Priceline Hotel: NYC hotel October 9th to 13th - first time user ... advice needed plea

[ronanob]

Taking my mother as a surprise to NYC in October for her 70th birthday and need two rooms in a 4 or 5 star in Manhatten. How or where should I start?

Thanks

ROB

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

What is your maximum budget for this stay and which zone(s) you're willing to accept, we'll then be able to suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[jess24]

I am also going to NYC for 2 nights in October (either 11-13 or 12-14) and am looking to use PriceLine to score a deal. I would like to pay no more than $150-175 a night and 4* if possible. Any tips would be appreciated.

Also why is it always suggested that you "use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases". is there an advantage to linking to priceline from this website? Thanks

[thereuare]

jess24,

Your dates are differen than the OP of this thread... please start a NEW TOPIC for your own stay.

... and read the message in your INBOX (always available at the top right corner of the board 'x Messages')

[ronanob]

I am willing to pay approx $200 TO $250 per room per night. My zones would be Cenrtal Park South, Mid Town West & East or Soho

Thanks for your help.

Rob

[thereuare]

Couple of questions since i'm not sure how familiar you are with NYC...

My zones would be Cenrtal Park South, Mid Town West & East or Soho

You do realize that Soho is part of the Downtown-Financial area zone and your hotel can be anywhere within the given boundaries of the zone... so you won't be able to guarantee that you'll be in the Soho section of the zone, you could just as easily end up in the Downtown/Financial District part of the zone. Is this an acceptable outcome?

Also, is there a reason you're not including the Times Sqauar or Empire State Building zones in your bidding?

I am willing to pay approx $200 TO $250 per room per night.

Is this before taxes and fees?

Let us know the above and we'll advise accordingly.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.