Priceline Hotel: NYC April 15-19

[kingeb6201]

I am going to NYC April 15-19 and am in need of a hotel. When I have gone in the past, I have stayed in a family member's apt, but she no longer lives there. Her apt was right across from Mandarin Oriental...at Time Warner Mall. We love that area and would love to stay in that area again. I think priceline now has that area listed as CPS.

My main concern about bidding is getting a room with a shared bathroom. Is there any way to avoid this? While we would prefer the area I spoke of before, we would also be fine with UWS, UES, and Times Square...in that order. I prefer a 4*.

Is it too early to begin bidding and, based on history, what can I expect to pay? I see in past threads people have gotten 6 Columbus Circle at a great rate (which would be fantastic since it's right where we would prefer to stay) and that some rooms in other hotels are going for around $150/night. Is this realistic for this time of year?

Thanks!

[kingeb6201]

After looking at the hotel list, I guess I am confused about exactly where the lines are drawn on their maps. So, I am revising the list of where I prefer to stay:

CPS, MTW, MTE, Times Square.

[thereuare]

Historically $150 is probably a little low for this time of year for a 4 star hotel, although things can always be different this year with the current state of the economy, so you certainly could give it a try. You can use the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins to see rates around this time last year.

To see the zones don't use our hotel lists, go to PRICELINE (use this link to be taken to the "name your own price" section) and enter your city and dates... you'll then see a map of NYC and where the boundaries are for each of the zones.

Are you willing to pay more to be in the CPS zone OR is your goal the least expensive 4* in any of your acceptable zones?

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