Priceline Hotel: NYC December 13-14

[Tiggeruth]

Looking to stay in the city on December 13 in either Times Square or Central Park South area.

I have tried twice already.

First attempt 4* hotel at $100 in Times Square and was rejected. then re-bid at $115 adding CPS and was rejected.

What's my next move? What area can i safely add next to try a higher bid?

I am in no real rush and will rebid tomorrow if necessary.

Thanks!!!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

You need to learn how to check your re-bid zones on your own since they can change at any time and need to be checked before every bidding cycle. You can learn how to determine your re-bid zones here: Priceline Re-Bidding Explained, feel free to ask any questions you have regarding the previous link and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding. If you read the link and are confused just post back and we'll break it down further for you.

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[Tiggeruth]

Update.

Tried again today (waited the 24 hours)

bid $120 for Times Square = rejected

bid $125 added Central Park South = rejected

bid $130 added Chelsea (which does not have any 4* hotels) and was told if increased bid by $22 could rebid right now.

I have decided to wait and try again tomorrow with a bid of $135.

[thereuare]

If you're bidding at the 4* level you do have other re-bid zones available so don't need to wait until tomorrow if you'd rather continue bidding now.

Let us know if you need help.

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

[Tiggeruth]

Yes, 4* What are my other re-bid zones?

I am almost at the 24 hour mark anyway but this will be good to know for the future. Thanks!

[thereuare]

Re-bid zones can change at any time (hotels added/removed/upgraded/downgraded), so we'd prefer that you know how to check them yourself, as they should be checked before every bidding cycle to make sure that nothing has changed.

Did you read the Priceline Re-Bidding Explained thread, in particular this section:

The way to check what star levels are available in each zone is to open a PRICELINE page, check ONLY the zone you are inquiring about, and then proceed to the next page (as if you were going to select a zone)... this will give you the available star ratings in that area. You can then hit BACK on your browser, uncheck the current box, check the next box, and repeat the process. It is important to do this before EACH attempt at adding a zone that you really don't want, as new hotels can be added and the star ratings can change at any time. (NOTE: for most users Priceline has updated their interface making the above process easier... simply check a zone and note the highest star rating available within each zone, UNcheck that zone and checkmark the next zone, repeating the process)

Feel free to ask any questions you have regarding the above and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding.

Once you have your re-bid zones confirmed we'll also suggest a strategy for you to follow if you'd like (just let us know your maximum bid)

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