Priceline Hotel: NYC 3/10/08-3/12/08

Lizzim · February 28, 2008

Hi,

I'm looking for a 3/4 star hotel for 2 nights from the 10th March 08. I currently have a reservation at The Belvedere for $209 +tax which includes breakfast. Just wondering if it is likely I can improve on this by bidding on priceline?

Any help is appreciated :)

thereuare · February 28, 2008

Welcome to BetterBidding!

It depends what you're looking for... i do think you have a very good chance at getting a lower rate for a 3* or better hotel in Manhattan, but the Belvedere gets good reviews (for a 3 star property) and by using an opaque service you may get something at the lower half of the 3 star range (or you could get something and getting something equal or better)... so it depends upon what you're looking for and how particular you are regarding the actual hotel you receive.

Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.

Lizzim · February 28, 2008

Thanks for the welcome! :)

If I were to bid my preference would be for a 4* hotel for a similar price to that which I have already got at the belvedere. I agree the reviews are generally good which is part of why I booked it, so I would only really want to change if I am getting more for my money.

So I guess my question should be how likely am I to get a 4* property for around $200 +tax?

thereuare · February 29, 2008

I would put your chances less than 50/50, but certainly still worth trying.

If you let us know which zone(s) you're willing to bid for a 4* we'll suggest a strategy to follow.

Lizzim · February 29, 2008

The areas I would be willing to bid on are: Midtown East, West and South and Times Square/Theatre District.

A strategy would be a great help :)

thereuare · February 29, 2008

Is there a reason you're avoiding the UM/CPS zone? It is usually considered convenient for the typical visitor, and including more zones increases the number of hotels which could possibly accept your bid... but not sure if there's a hotel you're trying to avoid or if this doesn't work well for your plans due to some other reason.

Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy to follow.

SK524 · February 29, 2008

Hi, just thought I'd throw in that if you are unsuccessful in bidding and are "stuck" with the Belvedere: I stayed there a few years ago ('03) and we were extremely pleased with it. Nice room, great location, the staff were very helpful, and the breakfast was super (full hot buffet in a nice big room). I'd definitely say you're getting a pretty good deal for $209/nt.

Lizzim · February 29, 2008

No, no reason - unless you count the fact that I forgot it :)

thereuare · February 29, 2008

That's why we asked :)

At the 4* level you have two re-bid zones available. 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.

Selec 4* MTW...

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

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