hawkex Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 We are planning a trip to NYC and would like to stay in the Midtown area. Would prefer 4* hotels in either Midtown East, Midtown West, Times Square or Central Park South. So far I have bid up to $250 in $5 increments using rebid zones.We are definately planning to go, so at this point it's all about getting the lowest possible 4* rate. I hesitate to go over $250 since I see much lower wins posted in the June timeframe.Any suggestions? Thanks!
thereuare Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!Is there a reason you're avoiding the MTS zone?Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?Do you currently have a back-up anywhere? (if so, where and how much)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
hawkex Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Posted May 28, 2008 MTS? Sorry, I'm not certain is that Midtown South?Yes, I would consider splitting my bid. I've noticed that the early week rates are much higher than the weekend rates.No backup at this point. I did checkout Quickbook but rates still seem pretty high ($300+) for a 4*.Please let me know what you think may be the best way to proceed. Thanks very much for your help
thereuare Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 MTS? Sorry, I'm not certain is that Midtown South?My fault, i'm a creature of habit... MTS was sub-divided last week into three separate zones (Emprie State Building, Chelsea, and Madison Square Garden)... the above shoudl be: Is there a reason you're not including the ESB (empire state building) zone?If you're willing to SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID i think you can have success at amount lower than you have already bid... just let us know if you'd like to include the ESB zone in your bidding or not 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
thereuare Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 When bidding 4* in NYC you have SIX 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 TS and CPS and ESB...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* MTE and MTW and TS and CPS and ESB and re-bid zone5...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* MTE and MTW and TS and CPS and ESB and re-bid zone6...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* MTE and MTW and TS and CPS and ESB and re-bid zone5 and re-bid zone6...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $215.I'd try the above for the following date combinations:6/10-6/156/11-6/156/10-6/146/12-6/15 **(this is where you'll likely find success)6/10-6/13Any 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
hawkex Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Posted May 29, 2008 You were correct! I got the Intercontinental The Barclay for $165 for 6/12-6/15.Any suggestions for booking the remaining two days? I would prefer to stay at the same hotel up to $250 or so. Should I try to bid MTE up to $250 in hopes of getting the same hotel?
thereuare Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see the strategy above worked and you received a hotel for part of your stay at substantially less than you had already bid... glad we were able to help.Thank you for sharing your results with the board and for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.Please start a NEW TOPIC for the balance of your trip.Enjoy this leg of your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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