when_d Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 Hello,I decided to plan a somewhat last minute trip to NYC next weekend (Aug 1 - 3). I'm looking for 3.5* to 4* preferably but will settle for 3* in the following areas:Madison Square Garden (this is my 1st choice since I need to catch my bus early morning on Aug 3rd at Penn Station).Times SquareESBIf worse comes to worst, MTE and MTW are suitable areas too. If all else fails, I'd be willing to try downtown/financial district.My budget at the moment is $175/night before taxes but I can be flexible.This is a solo trip so I just need 1 room.Thanks in advance for your help!
thereuare Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!Given that the highest rated hotel currently offered in the MSG zone is 3.5*, how did you want to commence your bidding... did you want to try for a 3.5* in the MSG zone or try one of the others for a 4* property? (once we know this we'll probably have an additional question or two that we'll need to know in order to 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
when_d Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Posted July 27, 2009 I think I would like to try for a 3.5* in the MSG zone first.
thereuare Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 At the 3.5* level you have THREE 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.(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Select 3.5* MSG...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG and re-bid zone2...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG and re-bid zone3...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG and re-bid zone2 and re-bid zone3...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $145Any questions feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.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
when_d Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Posted July 30, 2009 Thank you so much for your help!Unfortunately, I had no luck at all. I made one last attempt today at $155 for 3.5* MSG but was again rejected so I gave up on PRICELINE and ended up finding a 3.5* right by Penn Station on HOTWIRE, I will post my results in the Hotwire New York thread.
when_d Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Posted July 30, 2009 Just booked a room at the New Yorker Hotel using HOTWIRE this afternoon:Chelsea-Madison Square Garden Area3.5*Amenities: Fitness Center, Restaurant and High-Speed Internet$162 (was $169 this morning and $189 last night)Travel dates: Aug. 1-3
thereuare Posted July 30, 2009 Report Posted July 30, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you found something that works well for your plans and that you're happy with the results.Please remember to use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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