ivyivy Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 I'm planning to book a hotel room at priceline at JFK, but I was wondering if we'll still get the complementary airport shuttle almost all of the hotels in that area offer? I know this is a bit similar to the Free Breakfast FAQ but I just wanted to be sure. :)
pterrell Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 In my experience, it's just like the free breakfast. If it's offered to all guests as part of the room rate, then it's part of your Priceline rate as well. When I've requested a shuttle, the driver and/or hotel has never asked me any questions that would identify that I got the room through Priceline.
mrxow Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 Certainly if the hotel offers a shuttle, you will have access to it with a priceline reservation.Not all hotels offer shuttles, though. Usually 2.5 or 3 stars or better do. Sometimes 1 and 2 stars do not.
ivyivy Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Posted February 7, 2008 JFK, 3*, $80 rejectedJFK+A, 3*, $81, rejectedJFK, 2.5*, $75, rejectedJFK, 2*, $71, rejected---JFK+B, 3*, $85, rejectedJFK+A, 2.5*, $80, rejected---JFK+B, 2.5*, $85, rejected--JFK+C, 3*, $90, rejectedIs it feasible to get $90 or less for a 3*/2.5* in JFK?
dahammer Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 rates will vary by date, what is the maximum budget for this stay? When bidding 3* in you have three re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.HOTWIRE shows a 2.5* with Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry for $109, this may be the Howard Johnson Express JFK.
ivyivy Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Posted February 7, 2008 Max budget would probably be $90 for 3*/2.5* and around $80 for 2*.
thereuare Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 So you have already bid up to your limit for a 2.5* or above property, but have gone to within $9 of your maximum for a 2 star?What will you do if unsuccessful with Priceline? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ivyivy Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Posted February 8, 2008 i think i'm bidding too early..might need to raise the budget :)
dahammer Posted February 8, 2008 Report Posted February 8, 2008 you may want to book a cancellable back up reservation, the Holiday Inn Express has a hourly shuttle and the rate is $133, don't go for the advance purchase rate, please use the support page links if you decide to go this route. Good Luck!
ivyivy Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Posted February 9, 2008 JFK, 3*, $85, rejectedJFK, 2.5*, $80, rejectedJFK, 2*, $80, accepted.Got the Holiday Inn Express :) the reviews at tripadvisor seems good. Including tax and fees, amounted to ~$103.PS. used the savingsbarn link for this purchase.
thereuare Posted February 9, 2008 Report Posted February 9, 2008 Congratulations on your ultimately success! This is generally a very tough area to get huge deals and the savings are usually not as great as we see in most other metropolitan areas.Thank you for sharing your winning bid with the board and for using the SavingsBarn.com PRICELINE links to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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