Priceline Hotel: Help for September

[Isle of Man]

Hi Folks

We are in NYC for 5 days 4 nights from Thursday 3rd Sept until Monday 7th September

Is it unreasonable to hope and get a 4* Time Square hotel for $150? I have had numerous bids rejected and this really is my maximum. What would I need to be bidding to win?

I have seen others have won bids in this area but at a different time of year, so im just wondering if I am wasting my time or not?

Shall I leave it til closer to the time to do the bidding?

Thanks to everybody

Isle of Man

:)

[AaronJB]

Are you only interested in TS? There are some other very nice areas in NYC nearby, such as MTE. I'm a little surprised that $150 wasn't accepted, as rates really aren't that bad at all (for NYC) for these dates. HOTWIRE has a 4* in TS for $178, and a couple of 3.5*'s in other areas for the $120's.

I'd keep bidding, but maybe wait a few days and start back at $135. If you want to try for other areas (MTE, etc.), I'd start lower ($125) and work up.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links.

[Isle of Man]

Are you only interested in TS? There are some other very nice areas in NYC nearby, such as MTE. I'm a little surprised that $150 wasn't accepted, as rates really aren't that bad at all (for NYC) for these dates. HOTWIRE has a 4* in TS for $178, and a couple of 3.5*'s in other areas for the $120's.

I'd keep bidding, but maybe wait a few days and start back at $135. If you want to try for other areas (MTE, etc.), I'd start lower ($125) and work up.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links.

Thanks Aaron

I tried once again today starting at $140.00 and built up to $160.00 and still no joy. The Times Square area is the only area we are interested in to be honest.

Anybody else have any ideas or do people think I dont really have a chance with this?

Thanks everybody

[MatLDZ]

If I were you, I would definitely consider adding Midtown East and West along with a MSG area. You would still be in the very centre of Manhattan, close to everything.

[thereuare]

The Times Square area is the only area we are interested in to be honest.

You know your plans/desires better than we do, but see our own thougths on Hotels in Times Square.

Anybody else have any ideas or do people think I dont really have a chance with this?

You have a chance in that it's too early to give up on what you really want, but at the moment this obvioulsy isn't enough.

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

[Isle of Man]

I tried again today going up to $160.00 again but still no joy, I suppose all I can do is try every other day up until a few days before we go and hope for the best, though im not holding my breath !!

[AaronJB]

While I know you did mention only wanting to be in TS, just wanted to mention that there are other, cheaper options nearby - HOTWIRE has a 3.5* boutique in the Empire State Building area w/breakfast and other amenities for $149.