Priceline Hotel: 3.5* NYC (CPS) Hotel 57

[GinaM]

Hi,

Looking for some advice on booking a hotel in early December that won't bankrupt me! Made the mistake of booking a cheap(ish) flight from the UK without really checking hotel prices beforehand. I knew they would be expensive but I was surprised at how much. Please can you help me navigate the PRICELINE website and hopefully win a bargain. I've never used priceline before so I apologise in advance if I ask stupid questions.

Travel dates;

Checkin - 3rd Dec '08

Checkout - 8th Dec '08

Ideal location;

Times Square - Theatre District

Midtown West

Central Park West

Price willing to pay (pre night);

Max - $355 a night (including taxes)

Is it to early to bid for hotel rooms needed in December?

Thanks in advance for your help. :)

[GinaM]

I got a bit over excited and tried Priceline without waiting for your advice.

My first bid $220 - Times Square & midtown West 4* - rejected

$240 - added CPS - 4*- rejected

Then $300 and reduced the star rating to 3.5 - accepted

The Hotel is Hotel 57. I'm pretty happy with it I'm just thinking I may have increased the price to much to quickly! Anyway I'll know better next time. Found you website really useful.

Thanks :)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Thank you for sharing your results with the board.

As you mention, i think you realize now that you raise your bids a bit too much between bids, but you also increased your bid amount and lowered your star rating at the same time, which is typically not recommended (see: If You Lower Your Star Quality Then Also Lower Your Bid Amount for a further discussion).

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

Enjoy your stay.