ptr Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 I'm new to the forum and love what I am seeing on this site!I'll be visiting NYC from 6/13 through 6/15 and I'd like to get a three star hotel (or 4 star if possible) in the MTE, MTW, MTS,or TS zones. I'm looking at a max of $150 per night. Does anyone have any suggested bidding strategies? What amount should I start bidding at and when should start bidding? Just to confirm:My understanding is that my free bid zones for 4* are:BrooklynLong Island CityUpper West SideUpper East SideMy understanding is that my free bid zones for 3* are:Long Island CityUpper West SideUpper East SideThanks in advance for your help!
thereuare Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!There is no longer a MTS zone... in the last few days it has been sub-divided into three separate zones. Please look at the new zone boundaries and let us know which zones, if any, you'd like to include in addition to your MTE, MTW, and Times Square bidding. As well, is there a reason you're not including that UM-CPS zone in your bidding? (it's usually considered centrally located as well)Your re-bid zones at the 3* level are correct, but with the rezoning of the MTS zone, you now have six re-bid zones avaialble, feel free to confirm them with the board if you're unsure.Let us know regarding the zone information above and we'll advise accordingly.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ptr Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Posted May 21, 2008 Hello,Thanks for your quick response.We are willing to stay in MTE, MTW, Times Sq, UM-CPS, Chelsea, Madison, EmpireI see the following now:Just to confirm:My understanding is that my free bid zones for 4* are:BrooklynChelsea Long Island CityMadisonUpper West SideUpper East SideMy understanding is that my free bid zones for 3* are:Long Island CityUpper West SideUpper East SidePlease advise on how to proceed?
thereuare Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 You have your re-bid zones correct :)We'll start with the 4* bidding and your six re-bid zones.Select 4* MTE and MTW and UM-CPS and TS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* ESB...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* MTE and MTW and UM-CPS and TS and ESB...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150.If the above is rejected post back and we'll revise to try at the 3* level.Any questions feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ptr Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Posted May 21, 2008 Hello,Thanks for the great advise!I was able to book the Grand Hyatt New York109 East 42nd Street Park Avenue And Grand Central Station New York, New York 10017 212-883-1234for $145.00Your strategy worked perfectly!Thanks for making my first bidding perfect!Will be using this a lot more often!
thereuare Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Congratulations on your success!Glad to hear it worked out well and you're please with the results... we're happy to have helped.For breakfast one morning in this area i usually recommend Ess-A-Bagel (Third Ave at 51st St) which is a short walk from your hotel... one of the best bagels in the city and it makes for a nice, inexpensive, breakfast among the locals.Thanks for using our PRICELINE link 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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