JMale Posted July 2, 2004 Report Posted July 2, 2004 Hello everyone. We're planning an 8 night stay in NYC from 10/16/04 (Sat) to 10/24/04 (Sun). Very flexible on zone. Would like to get 3* or greater. Our questions: - Would these dates be considered low, high, or "middle" season? How would the rates compare with what's out there currently? In May 2003, we got the Grand Hyatt for 10 nights at $75. I know we likely won't be that lucky this time, but I'm trying to see what I'd be getting into. - If we split the bid, which nights should we split? Are Friday and Saturday nights the only ones that are generally priced higher? Is there a hard and fast rule for how to split these?Thanks in advance for any info anyone can provide. This board is a great service to travellers!
thereuare Posted July 2, 2004 Report Posted July 2, 2004 Welcome to BetterBidding!As a generally ballpark and based upon rates i'm currently seeing, for a 4* you're probably looking at approximately $140-$180/nite. For a 3* i would hope around $120-$160/nite (prices in NYC don't vary that much between a 3* and a 4*... i think that's why we see so many more 4* wins than 3*, users tend to bid for the 4* first and only attempt 3* as desperation sets in).Generally speaking NYC rates are cheaper on the weekend, not more expensive. Since you're date(s) encompass two weekends the idea situation (from a price perspective) would be to split the dates 3 times (weekend, mid-week, weekend) but that's not necessarily ideal from a convenience standpoint. I would certainly try to bid it all together at first, but if not successful, how many times are you willing to change hotels?Are you ready to bid this now? If so/not, let us know when you will begin bidding, how many times you're willing to split the bid, and your maximum bid amout.... we'll offer up some recommended strategies to follow (of course, first trying to get as many consecutive nites as possible). Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mr.drew Posted July 2, 2004 Report Posted July 2, 2004 Just to add/agree with thereuare, the Fall seems to be high time, and many of my bids for 4* hotels were unsuccessful. This was for 9/24 - 10/1. It would seem that you you will likely pay between $120-170 or so... is my guess.And, as I have done, I would split up the trip into 2 hotels. I am doing so in the Fall, and although I used to live in NYC, it will give my wife a chance to stay in two parts of the city.My winning bids are on this board, for the Grand Hyatt($102) and the Park Central($158).P.S. - If you haven't been to NYC, for convenience sake, I would start with MTW as your first zone. It is right in the middle of the city, and close to all transportation, and includes the Times Square hotels. Then add UM/CPS, then MTE, then UES.Good luck!!
JMale Posted July 3, 2004 Author Report Posted July 3, 2004 Thank you for the informative responses! Much friendlier than "that other board". I having a bit of sticker shock looking at $140 or so a night (about twice what I paid at the Hyatt in May). Right now, I can't swing a 3* bid over $100 (and have had such rejected by Priceline), so I won't ask for a bidding strategy. It is very helpful to know in advance the great differences in rates between May 2003 and Oct 2004. Let me rearrange my budget, see what I can do, then ask for assistance. I would definitely be willing to split the bid.Thanks again for the responses!
thereuare Posted July 3, 2004 Report Posted July 3, 2004 You may also want to look/consider the Hyatt in Jersey City, NJ.It's occassionally available during the week (not as often as we like), but the weekends can often be had for under $40/nite (but not as often as we like :) ). You may want to consider that for part of your stay, or other hotels in the Jersey City area for part/all of your stay as they'll likely be less expensive than NYC, and at least a couple of nites at the Hyatt would enable you to free up some other dollars for some nites in NYC. The 2.5* and 3* hotels in Jersey City provide excellent mass transportation options into NYC.The difference in rates between your two timeframes is partly due to seasonality factors, but also a decent rebound in the hotel market. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
JMale Posted July 6, 2004 Author Report Posted July 6, 2004 Thereuar,That's a great idea. I'll definitely check out the Jersey City options. Would never have thought of that. Thanks!Jon
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