Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (MTE) Grand Hyatt

[mr.drew]

I am seeing some prices received for NY Hotels, and they are pretty good. I am planning a trip for late September, and I am bidding up to $125 and not getting anything. Is it typically more in the Fall, or am I bidding too early, or a combination of both?

What might I expect to pay?

Thanks!

[thereuare]

NYC rates are determined by a variety of factors... besides seasonality, conventions and events in town can affect rates drastically.

If you'd like help for your specific stay please provide your dates of travel and the zones you're willing to accept... we'll then be ablet to comment and provide a bidding strategy if you'd like (if you would like a bidding strategy, let us know if $125 is your maximum bid)

[mr.drew]

Thanks, thereuare. This board is great, I use Priceline a lot, and this is really helpful.

I will be going from Sept 24th(Fri) thru Oct 1st(Fri), 2004.

I am looking at mostly the 4 star places in Downtown/Soho/Tri, MTE, MTW, UES, Central Pk South. I can also stay at some of the 3 star places that I have seen priceline offer, although I would prefer not to stay at the 3 star Crowne Plazas(are they nice?).

I wanted to keep it under $125/night, and can split the time between two areas/hotels. I am willing to go up to $165 a night, and my preference is for the Central Park South area.

[mr.drew]

I have been trying all sorts of combos on Priceline for my weeklong trip, from 9/24/04 to 10/1/04. So, finally, I was able to put in 3 nights, from 9/28-10/1 at $102 with MTE, MTW, UES, and UM/CPS checked off at 3 star or higher, and they accepted and upgraded me to the Hyatt.

I like the Hyatt, and it will be nice to stay at. Now, for the other 4 nights.... :)

[thereuare]

Balance of trip can be found in this thread: PRICELINE NYC HOTEL