atomicskiracer Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Hey guys, im looking at staying in NYC nov 20-23. I am going with my gf and we want to go hang around and go to some plays. I want to be near times square...Any thoughts on this? I am planning on name your own price, as I dont care where we stay, just relative location. Also, i would only want a 3*+, and guesses on price? thanks!
AaronJB Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Welcome to the site. :)What would be your budget per night? Additionally, what PRICELINE zones would you be interested in bidding on? TS only, or would you be willing to accept nearby areas?Please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links when you are ready to book.
atomicskiracer Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Posted August 20, 2009 its all pretty relative...Ive been to nyc 6/7 times, but typically the hotels were not booked by more, or i stayed outside of the city. Any suggestions for good areas? Within walking distance of times square/theatre district would be great, but im reltively open. I was hoping with bid your own price to get around $150, is this realistic?
thereuare Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 If you're looking at any of the midtown areas then $150 might be enough for a 3* or better... but if you're only considering Times Square i'm a little less confident (although still possible).Also, are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better hotel for this stay?For the typical visitor any of hte midtown locations work out fine: MTE, MTW, TS, CPS, ESB, MSG, and Chelsea. However, some of these areas woudl be more walkable to Times Square than others, although most would be easily accessible to mass transit which would take you Times Square in very little time. The one 'caution' would be at the 3.5* level (or lower) which has the Millenium UN, which is a very nice property, but a bit far east as it's abotu a 10-15 minutes walk to the subway (although there is a bus stop nearby which can then take you to the subway or other points in the city)Lastly, see my thoughts on Hotels Near Times SquareLet us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll 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
atomicskiracer Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Posted August 25, 2009 What would be a good location in order to be equidistant to central park/broadway/times square? Is there any place that is reasonable between these areas?
thereuare Posted August 25, 2009 Report Posted August 25, 2009 Since you can receive a hotel anywhere within the zone, it's hard to say what would be equadistant to three different locations, but i'd stay that MTW, TS, and CPS would all generally get you fairly close to each of these, but will also add that if you use mass transit just about any of the midtown zones should work out well.I'd also suggest giving this thread a read: Hotels Near Times SquarePlease 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
atomicskiracer Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Posted August 28, 2009 Ok, so what strategy should i use for MTW, TS, and CPS ?
thereuare Posted August 28, 2009 Report Posted August 28, 2009 Also, are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better hotel for this stay?Please let us know if you're willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR if the least expensive 3* or better in any of the zones listed is what you're seeking.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
atomicskiracer Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Posted September 2, 2009 that all depends on the amount, i would be willing to pay a little more for a better hotel. So what would the ranges look like for these areas MTE, MTW, TS, CPS. I definately want atleast a 3* and my target price is around 150, but as I said, what would be a reasonable price for a nice hotel in the areas?
thereuare Posted September 2, 2009 Report Posted September 2, 2009 Taking a guess at what i think it would currently take... maybe ~$160 for a 4*, $140 for a 3.5*, $125 for a 3* HOTWIRE has a 3* for $129/nite (perhaps the Park Central)You can select a different upper limit for each star rating.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how youd like to proceed and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
atomicskiracer Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Posted September 3, 2009 Taking a guess at what i think it would currently take... maybe ~$160 for a 4*, $140 for a 3.5*, $125 for a 3* HOTWIRE has a 3* for $129/nite (perhaps the Park Central)You can select a different upper limit for each star rating.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how youd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.Lets start with a preferance of ts with a 4* rating, and then the other areas are equal in my mind, with a max of $180
thereuare Posted September 3, 2009 Report Posted September 3, 2009 At the 4* level you have FIVE 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 4* MTE, MTW, CPS, and TS...Bid $110, if rjeected add re-bid zone1...Bid $115, if rjeected add re-bid zone2...Bid $120, if rjeected add re-bid zone3...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, CPS, and TS and re-bid zone4...Bid $130, if rjeected add re-bid zone1...Bid $135, if rjeected add re-bid zone2...Bid $140, if rjeected add re-bid zone3...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, CPS, and TS and re-bid zone5...Bid $150, if rjeected add re-bid zone1...Bid $155, if rjeected add re-bid zone2...Bid $160, if rjeected add re-bid zone3...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, CPS, and TS and re-bid zone4 and re-bid zone5...Bid $170, if rjeected add re-bid zone1...Bid $175, if rjeected add re-bid zone2...Bid $180Any 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
atomicskiracer Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Posted September 16, 2009 What would be cheaper, a saturday-monday, or a friday-sunday?
thereuare Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 Generally speaking, Sunday nites are usally the slowest hotel nite, so that would bring the average rate down... but on the otherhand some hotels in some areas don't allow Saturday nite check-in, so that could limit the number of hotels able to accept your bid... so there is some positive and some negative with each. (and it's NYC with plenty to see and do, so stay an extra nite and bid Friday-Monday :) )I'd start with whichever works best for your plans, and if that fails try the alternate dates.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
atomicskiracer Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Posted September 23, 2009 i won the Sheraton Manhatten for $150..although apparently they are now renovating, and the restaurant is not open during this time, which means that it shouldn't be ranked as a 3.5 star...im not exactly thrilled about this....
thereuare Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 Sorry to hear you're disappointed in the outcome, is it the actual hotel that you received that you're disappointed in OR the fact that they won't have a restaurant available on the premises?If there is no restaurant open at all during renovations and this is a feature PRICELINE promises for 3.5* properties then you should give PRICELINE a call and challenge the star rating of this property.It you pursue the above let us know the response.Thanks for sharing your results with the board.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay.PS- can you please confirm the dates that you actually settled upon Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
atomicskiracer Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Posted September 24, 2009 the location is great, considering I wanted times square...My issue is that my hotel does not meet the level in which priceline's rules state. i will let you know what happens, thanks for the help!!
fig414 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Posted September 25, 2009 AtomWhat is the price you would have paid without PRICELINE? 263 per night. You are saving 90 per night. If you don't like priceline don't try it. This guy just tried to help you out. Big freaking deal the restaurant is under renovations. That's the risk you take. It's a crappy joint anyway. This is a Very nice hotel in a fine location. It's a steal at 150. We've paid 105 for nights at 300. This site is a revelation so don't complain about a great deal you got. My opinion only.
atomicskiracer Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Posted September 25, 2009 So you are saying that the hotel that I got does not violate priceline's own rules and regulations? According to their own policy, the hotel is not a 3.5 star. So the "risk" that I take is that I may get a hotel that violated pricelines terms, and upon seeing that the hotel doesn't fit THEIR policy, that makes me unresonable? Thats my issue, the location is great (better than i thought that I was going to get) I have nothing against priceline, and in fact if i do end up keeping this deal, i will be fine with it.
AaronJB Posted September 25, 2009 Report Posted September 25, 2009 Technically, if PRICELINE's 3.5* listing notes restaurant, then there is certainly a case to be made if the restaurant's not open.
atomicskiracer Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Posted September 25, 2009 From Priceline:"Along with all of the amenities of 3 star hotel, 3
AaronJB Posted September 25, 2009 Report Posted September 25, 2009 You definitely have a case - good luck, and let us know what PRICELINE says.
kwoodell Posted September 27, 2009 Report Posted September 27, 2009 We also got the Sheraton Manhattan for Oct. 23-25, so I'd definitely be interested in hearing what Priceline says when you contact them re the star rating since the restaurant isn't open during renovations! Please post on here to let us know! Thanks.
atomicskiracer Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Posted September 28, 2009 Just fyi, I have been sent to 3 different employees of priceline so far. This is pretty interesting, especially with the fact that one employee in an email told me the exact opposite of what pricelines "name your own price" guidelines state. After I point that out to him, I got passed along to another person, and now was told that they are researching the issue they would get back to me within two days. Pretty interesting stuff, ill let you know what happens. Also, just to restate, I would still be fine with this hotel, but, if i could get a hotel with the amenities that were promised by me selecting a 3.5 star rather than a 3, then I would be more pleased!
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