Priceline Hotel: 3.5* NYC (Times Square-Theatre District) Millenium Broadway

[MoItaly]

9/3 - 9/9

4* MTE - MTW - DOWNTOWN-SOHO - CHELSEA

OFFERED $ 140.00 REFUSED

Will keep updated. I saw that someone h=got the Benjamin at 130 recently but I guess because my dates include Labor Day, prices are going to be much higher.

On the good side, tomorrow when I will try again, I will use the link to PRICELINE from this website instead of going directly there.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to the site. :)

Are you okay with possibly getting a hotel in the downtown area? That area is generally a bit too far South/out of the way (although admittedly it certainly does have some sights) for most tourists.

Thank you for using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links, and let us know if you have any questions.

[Romelle]

If you check your dates on Expedia (link from here under the Support/Travel tab) you can see a day by day listing of the rates. That will give you an idea just how rates vary across Labor Day. And at least a hint as to what you might need to do in your bidding.

Romelle

[MoItaly]

To be honest, I started with MTE only. In future bids to priceline - having to change some criterias - I added Downtown, MTW, Chelsea.

My ideal would be MTE. Downwtown although not in the heart of everything is still okay, because I have never been to NY before, so everywhere I go I will have plenty of stuff to see, plus I plan to use subways and public transportations a lot. Also, I read good review on the Millennium near the WTC area.

I was about to add hotel at 3.5 stars but those available did not have good reviews.

[thereuare]

Since you seem to be flexible in regards to your location, is there a reason you're also not including CPS, TS or ESB in your 4* bidding? Are you familiar with re-bidding? (see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained for additional information but i'll add that you're strongly encouraged to confirm your re-bid zones with the board before using)

Also, since you've never been to Manhattan, i'll re-iterate AaronJB's comments about regarding the Downtown zone... the midtown locations are typically more convenient for the average visitor. It's certainly do-able if midtown is cost prohibitive for your dates, but the subway ride will get old after a few days and seem less and less convenient.

What is yoru maximum bid for this stay?

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[MoItaly]

Good advice. I'll see if I can get something reasonable in Midtown (I was hoping to stay within 160-170 max), if not as you said I might as well add the other areas and see if I get something. I know that 160-170 in NY in September is tough for a decent hotel, but I am also taking the wife to Asheville, NC in October, so I am trying to budget a little.

Thanks for the advice.

[thereuare]

If you let us know which midtown zones you're willing to accept we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

[MoItaly]

If you let us know which midtown zones you're willing to accept we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

I am becoming willing to accept almost anything...

Yesterday night I offered $ 145.00 for a 4* in these areas: CPS - CHE - DOWNTOWN, SOHO, FINANCIAL DISTRICT - ESB - MTE - MTW - TS

It was refused. Maybe that was not a good idea as now I have no other areas to add ( :) )and have to wait 24 hrs to increase bid. Probably I should add also the 3.5* if I get refused again.

[MoItaly]

Finally got it. Here are the details.

Millennium Broadway Hotel 145 W. 44th St. New York, NY (Times Square)

Priceline 3/5* TripAdvisor 4*

9/3 - 9/9 6 nights stay.

Winning bid price $ 147.00

with taxes/fees comes up to total $ 1,057.89.

Just to give an idea, even with my AAA discount the lowest price I could have gotten in this hotel for those nights was $ 269.00/night.

I feel like I got a pretty good deal, but will let everybody know after the trip.

[AaronJB]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad you were able to get a great deal for this property, especially given the fact that NYC seems quite expensive in the Fall.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchase.

Enjoy your stay.