Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (Times Square-Theater District) Millenium Broadway

[Fabio]

Hello, I have recently booked my plane tickets to New York for my graduation vacation and I am having trouble getting a good deal on a hotel in New York. I am looking at getting a 4* or a 3* hotel close to the action (times square).

My dates are: June 7-13, 2008

Can you provide any suggestions? I am willing to pay up to $200 a night (taxes included). Thanks for any help

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Please post your maximum budget per nite before taxes and fees (~$165/nite i'm guessing per your $200 all-in??)

Which zones are you willing to accept? (be sure to read our comments regarding Hotels Near Times Square) Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3* or is the least expensive 3 star or better what you're seeking?

[Fabio]

Ok, I am willing to stay anywhere Midtown NYC. I am willing to pay $200 before taxes for a 4* or 3* hotel. What are my chances of getting a hotel to accept my offer on Priceline? What strategy should I use?

[thereuare]

Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3* or is the least expensive 3 star or better what you're seeking?

[Fabio]

What do you consider an average price for a 4*?

What about a 3*?

I may go as high as $220 before taxes, but its pushing my budget. Thanks.

[thereuare]

There is no average price since rates are date specific.... at times $160 can be an excellent price in NYC, at other times it can be way too much.

However, the question we're asking you above is if you wanted to try up to your limit for a 4* hotel or if the least expensive 3* or better hotel is what you're seeking. In other words, as an example, would you prefer a 4* hotel for $180 or a 3* hotel for $150?

In NYC rooms are notoriously small that i recommend going with the highest star rating you're budget will allow, but that's just my take on it, and others feel that they're not in the room much so they can deal with a tiny room and would rather have some extra money to do other things in the city... there's no right/wrong answer, it's personal taste based upon your budget and what type of hotels you're accustomed to.

[Fabio]

I would prefer a 4* that cost $180 before taxes. That is my goal. My week is now 6/7-6/12/2008, my last day I will stay close to La Guardia airport. Hotwire gives me a 4* by central park south for $252/night. I feel I can do better on priceline.

[Fabio]

On HOTWIRE it is offering me a 4* hotel in Central Park area for $262/night. It says that the Retail $695 and I save $433. Do you know what hotel this may be and if its a good deal?

Can I get a better deal through Priceline?

[Fabio]

Could you help me bid for a 4* Hotel during June 7-June 13. Would it be better to break up the dates, I would like to stay in the same hotel if possible.

I'm looking at Times Square or Midtown area. I have bid up to $200 with no luck. Thanks.

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

Are you back to your original dates of staying the coplete stay in Manhattan OR are you still looking to go to LGA for the last nite?

I don't think you'll be successful for this complete stay at under $200/nite. You can probably find success for the first few days at that price, but the balance of your stay is going to cost more. If you choose to SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID you need to be prepared to change hotels during your stay, as it's highly likely that you will win a different hotel.

Let us know how you would like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[Fabio]

Yes i'm ok with splitting up my days if that will help me win a bid. How much do you recommend I bid if I split up the days. And how would you split them? Again, my max bid will be $200/night before taxes.

[thereuare]

Are you back to your original dates of staying the coplete stay in Manhattan OR are you still looking to go to LGA for the last nite?

[Fabio]

Looking to stay on the original dates. June 7-13, 2008.

I have yankee ticket, ticket to a couple of show, I need to nail this down. Thanks for your help.

[thereuare]

At the 4* level you have sixe 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.

Select 4* MTE and MTW and Time Square and CPS and ESB...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use our links to re-access PRICELINE.

Select 4* MTE and MTW and Time Square and CPS and ESB and re-bid zone5...

Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use our links to re-access PRICELINE.

Select 4* MTE and MTW and Time Square and CPS and ESB and re-bid zone6...

Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $200

I'd go thru the above for the following date combinanions:

6/7-6/13

6/7-6/12

6/8-6/13

6/7-6/11

6/9-6/13

6/7-6/10

6/10-6/13

6/7-6/9

I don't think much of the above has a chance until you get to the last three date combinations, but if you have the time i would go thru it all to make sure your not missing out on a potential deal. As well, why i think your best chance is for the two nite stay (last date combination), not sure if you want to lock in only 2 nites out of the 6, but i've included it all so you can decide as you sound as if you may have hit the 'desperate' phase.

Feel free to ask any questions you have.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Fabio]

I see on HOTWIRE it tells me also that there is a Newark 3 1/2 star at airport. Do you know what hotel this is? is it far from New York hot spots. Wonder how much travel will cost from Newark airport hotel to new york hot spots. any thoughts?

[thereuare]

As a 'NYC tourist' you don't want to stay in Newark by the airport.

Did you try the PRICELINE bidding suggested above?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[Fabio]

I have went as far as $235. I am remaining calm for the moment. Even though i leave this weekend to new york. I'll try again every morning, then i'll have to pay out. Thanks.

[thereuare]

Have you gone thru all of the date combinations or are you only bidding for your complete stay?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[Fabio]

I won the following:

June 7th, Millennium Broadway Hotel

$175/night only for Saturday night

I won the same hotel Millennium for June 8th-June9th

$180/night

I'm happy to nail down three days. Three more days and i'll be on my way to Broadway. I used the PRICELINE links so I hope you get a portion.

I still need a hotel for 6/10-6/13

[thereuare]

Congratulatons on your win!

Glad to hear you got part of this settled and are happy with the results thus far.

Thank you for sharing your results with the board and for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.

Please use a NEW TOPIC for the balance of your trip.

Enjoy this leg of your stay.