Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (MTE) Grand Hyatt

[lamby]

I am starting to panic that I have no Hotel yet! I want 4*, but will settle for a 3.5 if necessary. I have read the posts and think I understand the process, but closing the browser did nothing for me in my attempts, it came back with my last choices checked. Am I missing something here? I would like to spend no more than 149-159 per night. Also are my chances better to break it up?? I prefer CP/UWS and would love to get the Waldorf again. I guess it was luck before using Priceline randomly, now I need to use my chances wisely as I see suggested on here. Thank you.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Your budget is not likely enough for a 4* hotel the complete stay above... especially in the UM-CPS which is one of the more expesive zones for 4 star hotels. Is this the only zone you're willing to bid? (as a side note, the Waldorf is in the MTE zone, but probably not a realistic expecation since it hasn't been reported as a win in a few years)

Next, PRICELINE doesn't offer 3.5* hotels in their rating system... the next lowest star rating would be 3 stars. Is this acceptable to you?

Which zones did you bid when you were rejected up to $159?

You might be successful for part of your stay by splitting your bid (and adding other zones besides the UM-CPS zone), but i'm not sure if this is an option for you.

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

Let us know your thoughts and we'll advise accordingly.

[lamby]

This morning I tried again- and when I resorted to a 3* (after all my 4* zones were depleted at the highest rate of 159) I get (what they said was) a 4* ,The Grand Hyatt for 148.00 per night 5/30-6/1. I don't really understand the bidding concept here, try as I might, but at least I got something! Now the 27th - 30th should be easier to find as it is not a weekend when the rates seem to be higher. This has been the hardest I have ever had to work for a Priceline Hotel! The zones at $159 were all of them except Brooklyn and Long Island, it was just a last ditch attempt for anything 4*. When I resort to 3*, I lowered the price and I can't remember what zones. I'll ket you know what I get for May 27th -30th. Thanks for your help, much appreciated!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your <partial> win!

Thank you for sharing your results with the board.

Please start a NEW TOPIC for the balance of your stay and we will try to help accordingly.

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

Enjoy this leg of your stay.