Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Newark (Jersey City) Hyatt Regency on the Hudson

[WPBdiver]

Started with a 4* hoping this property (rack rate $119) would pop up as it gave more opportunities for re-bids. Started at $52 and re-bid in $5 increments until I maxed out at $82 (6 zones to re-bid).

Then started a new bid with 3.5* at $80. Only had three re-bids now at 3.5*. Re-bid in $5 increments and bid accepted at $90. Saved only $29 off the rack rate and thought I'd do better. Given the rack rate of $119, I would think the property's occupancy rate is somewhat low. Expected to grab this for $70 range, but I guess you never really know.

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Check-In: Friday, March 6, 2009-03:00 PM

Check-Out: Saturday, March 7, 2009-12:00 PM

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $90.00 (USD)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Room Subtotal: $90.00 (USD)

Taxes and Fees: $21.99 (USD)

Total Room Cost: $111.99 (USD)

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

As you did bid systematically you know you couldn't have done much better, so 25% savings will have to do, and isn't too bad. If using this area as a NYC substitute, we're at a point where it does pay to look in Manhattan itself, as there are 4* hotels going for not much more as well as 3.5* and 3* properties going for this price or less.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICLINE link to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.

[WPBdiver]

We did use this as a Manhattan replacement and I never really considered Manhattan due to the fear of getting a rather small hotel room. It's something I will consider in the future at the $90 price point. I do like the Jersey City property Hyatt as the PATH is so convenient plus eliminates the need to drive in Manhattan. Room was nice with a view of the Hudson river. Travelers be aware the parking fee at this property is $35 per night, but that's probably par for the course with the metro NY area at any hotel.