Chris12 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I've been bidding on MTW/MTE/TS for Thursday October 9th to Monday October 13th for the past couple weeks with no success. As of today I have bid up to 240$ with no luck. Since it still is a month and a half away would I be better to wait awhile before bidding any higher? Any chance I would have better luck closer to the date or should I keep increasing my price now?I have a backup reserved for about 330$ per night, so I am still willing to go a little higher yet.Prices of other hotels for my dates are:Hilton New York $379, Sheraton Hotel and Towers $419, Grand Hyatt $394, Omni Berkshire Place $392, W New York $429, Hilton Times Square $449, Millennium Broadway $399.Thanks!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Where is your back-up?How about the Fitzpatrick Grand Central for $307/nite or the Fitzpatrick for $314/nite... both thru Quickbook (please use this link). You can read review of each HERE and HERE respectively.Also, i think the Thursday nite may be tripping you up a bit... is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Chris12 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Back-up was at Hampton Inn Madison Square, it was actually for 340$ per night. However, today I found a great deal through travelzoo which works out to an average of 250$ per night for the Millennium Broadway. I was super excited to find this rate, for what should be a better hotel, in a better location.I think I will lay off PRICELINE for awhile now, maybe try later in September if rates seem to be decreasing.... otherwise 250$ seems to be a very good rate for my stay right now!!As for splitting our bid, I really do not want to do that.... I think I would rather pay slightly more than have the hassle of switching hotels, especially since we are not there for that long either....don't want to have to waste time with that. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 No need to try SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID with the $250 deal at the Millennium Broadway.Keep us updated if any changes to your plans or if we can be of further help... otherwise enjoy your stay in Manhattan. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Chris12 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I've been bidding my dates off and on for the past few months now. Bid last night MTW/TS up to $185 with no success at all. Tried one last time tonight and got the Hilton New York for $140/night! Huge savings over my cancellable back-up I had booked.Thursday October 9 - Monday October 13, 2008Hilton New York Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Congratulations on your win and thank you for sharing your results with the board.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
godwin Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I am noticing a trend here where the hilton properties in the NYC area, tend to get bids accepted at a really good rate a week before your destined arrival time. Maybe next time ill book a cancellable back-up and try PRICELINE a week before my trip. Link to comment
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