Priceline Hotel: 1st Time NYC - Hotel Needed 4*

[gpetroff]

Hello,

Heading up to NYC over Memorial Weekend. As this is my first trip, I have no idea where to stay. I'm looking for a 4* close to the tourist attractions and public transit. I am willing to go up to approx. $160. Any suggestions as to zones or bidding strategy.

Thanks in advance.

G

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Given your scenario, I would personally feel fine staying in any of the zones listed in the strategy below, but you can confirm that they're good for you as well by reading our PRICELINE New York City Zone Descriptions.

At the 4* level you have two RE-BID ZONES available (if you don't understand this or want to confirm which zones are your re-bid zones just ask).

This is how i would proceed:

Select 4* MTE and...

Bid $100, if rejected add MTW and...

Bid $110, if rejected add UM/CPS and...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $140.

Ask any questions you may have on the above strategy. Post back your results and if you are rejected we'll post a follow-up strategy to try in 72 hours that will take your bidding up to $160.

[gpetroff]

Just finished bidding - No luck.

[thereuare]

Assuming 'conventional rates' remain the same, in 72 hours i would try this approach:

Select 4* MTE and...

Bid $120, if rejected add MTW and...

Bid $130, if rejected add UM/CPS and...

Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $160.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Of course, any add'l questions feel free to ask.

[JTH]

See my PRICELINE NYC post; got 3* Sheraton Manhattan (MTW) for 5/28-5/30 for $105 a night, and possible could have gotten for a bit lower. Great deal for what Expedia lists as a sold out hotel. Was trying 4* like you were, w/o luck.