Hotwire Hotel: 3.5* NYC (Chelsea-MSG) Wyndham Garden Convention Center

[Maleficent]

Hi there,

I have preliminary travel dates of 1/7 - 1/11/10. Is there any realistic prices to start bidding at? Ideally I'd be looking for a 4* but I'm willing to drop to 3.5/3 at the lowest. Certainly nothing higher than $200/night if possible.

Areas I'm not too sure about. Will be doing the touristy sites and possibly some theatre. Empire State/MTW/MTE probably the best to stay in or any other suggestions?

Thanks.

[AaronJB]

Are these confirmed dates? Rates vary from date-to-date and it's best to have confirmed dates to do research.

January is generally quite reasonable in NYC, unless a convention or other event is occurring.

A 4* under $200 should not be a problem, as HOTWIRE has a 4* for $169 in Times Square and a 3.5* for $129 in the same area.

Please confirm dates and we will be happy to then suggest a strategy.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchase when you are ready to book.

[thereuare]

As well, any accepted PRICELINE bids or HOTWIRE purchases are non-refundable, so you really need to make sure your plans/dates are firm before you start to bid/purchase.

However, i will add that rates during this time of year are usually relatively inexpensive.

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

[Maleficent]

These dates are pretty much confirmed. If anything changed it would be a day or two earlier but I'm just going to assume the dates will be 1/7 - 1/11. A bidding strategy would be helpful.

Thanks for your responses so far and yes when I bid I'll use the links as I have before.

[thereuare]

Areas I'm not too sure about. Will be doing the touristy sites and possibly some theatre. Empire State/MTW/MTE probably the best to stay in or any other suggestions?

I'd recommend any of the midtown zones with 4* hotels... MTE, MTW, CPS, ESB, and TS. Take a look to ensure that each of these would work for your needs and/or if you don't want to bid any of these... we'll then suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Thanks for using our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your bidding.

[Maleficent]

I'd recommend any of the midtown zones with 4* hotels... MTE, MTW, CPS, ESB, and TS. Take a look to ensure that each of these would work for your needs and/or if you don't want to bid any of these... we'll then suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Thanks for using our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your bidding.

I'd like to avoid CPS, the 4* ones get pretty mixed reviews on TA. I might avoid MTE as well, someone said a hotel was too far east and had no close subway. We'll be travelling to Penn Station from Newark Airport so don't want unnecessary hassle. Sorry if I'm being a bit picky...

Anything else you need to know?

[Maleficent]

I'd like to avoid CPS, the 4* ones get pretty mixed reviews on TA. I might avoid MTE as well, someone said a hotel was too far east and had no close subway. We'll be travelling to Penn Station from Newark Airport so don't want unnecessary hassle. Sorry if I'm being a bit picky...

Anything else you need to know?

I just found the post about that hotel. That was referring to a 3.5* in MTE so I'd be happy to include that too. If I find I have to go down to 3.5* I'll avoid that zone.

[thereuare]

So to confirm you're bidding 4* in the MTE, MTW, ESB, or TS zone?

If so, you have FIVE re-bid zones available at the 4* level in NYC. 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.

Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS, and ESB...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB and re-bid zone5...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $140

Any 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.

NOTE: before bidding, note that on HOTWIRE there is a 4* hotel offered in the UWS zone for just $129/nite believed to be the On the Avenue hotel, or there is a $99 hotel believed to be the Wyndham Garden Midtown Convention Center (36th St) which gets good reviews if you're looking to save a few dollars.

[Maleficent]

Thanks very much for this thereuare. I'll give this a shot when I get home, going to have a look at the HOTWIRE hotel now too. Thanks a lot.

[Maleficent]

Hi all,

Just thought I'd give you an update. I took the $99 hotel that thereuare suggested and ended up with the Wyndam in South Times Sq. I am absolutely thrilled with the price and the hotel, it get's a lot of praise on TA.

I also used the HOTWIRE link. I'm not sure how to change the post so if you could change that it would be great.

Thanks so much for all your help!

[AaronJB]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad that you are pleased with the results - looks like a superb deal for this property. Can you confirm the address of this Wyndham? (Just to make sure I have the right one as the thread title.) Thanks.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using the site's HOTWIRE link to start your purchase.

Have a great trip.

[Maleficent]

Sure. From the HOTWIRE confirmation e-mail:

Wyndham Garden Hotel - Midtown Convention Center

341 West 36th Street,

New York City,NY,10018

Also the trip date is from 1/6/10 - 1/11/10. I added a day at the last minute before confirming through HOTWIRE.

[AaronJB]

Excellent! :) Thank you for the confirmation, and enjoy your stay.