Poker Posted September 4, 2008 Report Posted September 4, 2008 I am visiting NYC from Oct. 16 - Oct. 19th (3 nights, Thur - Sun). I would like to stay near the Times Square area at a 4 star. My budget is $175 per night.How should I bid?Thank you.
thereuare Posted September 4, 2008 Report Posted September 4, 2008 Welcome to BetterBidding!Your budget is likely going to be a bit tough for a 4* hotel for these dates, but we can give it a try nonetheless. Which zones are you willing to bid? (are MTE, MTW, CPS, TS, and ESB all acceptable)Let us know regarding the zones 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
Poker Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Posted September 5, 2008 I am looking to bid in the Theatre and Midtown West district. What are next steps? Also I am using the PRICELINE links from the Better Bidding site to book.Thanks,Poker
thereuare Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 At the 4* level 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* MTW and Theater District...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175Any questions feel free to ask.Thanks for using our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your bidding.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
thereuare Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 You should be able to make all the bids about in one 'bidding cycle'.Are you sure you understand re-bidding and are are using your re-bid zones correctly? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Poker Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Posted September 5, 2008 You should be able to make all the bids about in one 'bidding cycle'.Are you sure you understand re-bidding and are are using your re-bid zones correctly?yes i read it. but i only want to bid in two zones. not the entire NYC. when u say "one bidding cycle", u mean all at one time?
thereuare Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 OK, you don't understand re-bidding, so keep an open mind and stick with us...From Priceline Re-Bidding Explained:The way to check what star levels are available in each zone is to open a Priceline page, check ONLY the zone you are inquiring about, and then proceed to the next page (as if you were going to select a zone)... this will give you the available star ratings in that area. You can then hit BACK on your browser, uncheck the current box, check the next box, and repeat the process. It is important to do this before EACH attempt at adding a zone that you really don't want, as new hotels can be added and the star ratings can change at any time. (NOTE: for most users Priceline has updated their interface making the above process easier... simply check a zone and note the highest star rating available within each zone, UNcheck that zone and checkmark the next zone, repeating the process)Using the technique above, list every zone in NYC and the highest star rating available in each.If you can't figure out the the highest star rating in each zone based upon the quote above post back and we'll break it down further for you.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
Poker Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Posted September 6, 2008 Ok. I did a full bidding cycle for 4 stars and the max i got to was $190 but it still failed. I want to drop down to three (3) stars. What kind of hotels are in three stars and what should be a winning rate for a times square / midtown west?Thanks,Poker
dahammer Posted September 6, 2008 Report Posted September 6, 2008 What kind of hotels are in three stars...these may be found in the Priceline New York Hotel List
thereuare Posted September 6, 2008 Report Posted September 6, 2008 I'm not sure $190 will be enough for a 3* hotel either, but if you let us know your maximum bid we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
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