gaheine Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Help a 2nd-time bidder and his wife find a normal hotel room in Manhattan on New Years! Actually, I don't know what a reasonable price would be for a 3* hotel on this highest-of-high season... What is a good strategy here? gaheine Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Welcome to BetterBidding!Is this going to be for just one nite?I think a better starting point than "how low can we go" would be "How high are you willing to go?"With your maximum bid in mind we can recommend a strategy to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
gaheine Posted December 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Yes, only for one night - 12/31/04 - 1/1/05.We would love to get a 3* in Manhattan somewhere for $200 or less! Is this at all possible? Thanks,gaheine Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 We'll be happy to suggest a strategy up to that level, but i currently think $200 will be too low.What will you do if not successful with Priceline (raise you bid or not go to NYC for New Years?) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Blujaay Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 The user may want to try EasyClickTravel.Com, they currently have the Thirty-Thirty Hotel (3*) on request for $99. I am not sure how lucky your chances are on getting this rate, but its worth the try. If the user wants to confirm something right away they have a 2.5* property for $289 per night. The link above is one that supports betterbidding. Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Thanks for posting our affiliate link above :) The problem with ECT's 'on request' is that during busy times they're rarely available, and if they are, a ridiculous rate is returned. I'd be quite surprised if the above rate is actually available thru them (and quietly just wish they didn't show 'on request' selections in the first place... in fact i always click the 'only show available hotels' at their site so that i don't waste my time with a property that isn't likely to be available at the posted rate). Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
gaheine Posted December 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 What is one likely to experience staying in a 2.5* hotel compared to a 3*? Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 The Paramount is available for $179/nite this nite by clicking HERE (if the link doesn't work let me know). I know this property was recently adding this this company's inventory and i assume that is the only reason why this hotel is available at this rate. REVIEWS are mixed (more recently on the upswing, but still mixed none-the-less), but i don't expect this property to last long (imo).As far as the difference between a 2.5* and a 3* i would suggest checking the PRICELINE HOTEL LIST for New York. Some 2* may be ok with some people while some 4* don't meet the standards of others... best bet is to see the names yourself and determine your own opinion (there are also links next to most of them to read reviews).I don't believe you're going to be able to be very choosy on for this nite as many hotels probaby have not given Priceline any inventory at all... i'd imagine many expect to sell-out on their own and therefore there is little reason to give discounted inventory to a 3rd party. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Nevermind. I was going to say placestostay.com had some good deals, but when I actually went to the booking page there was no availability. Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 I don't know if you're still looking, but the Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is available for New Year's Eve through easyclicktravel.com for $149. Although not in Manhattan where you prefer to be, this is still an excellent location and this hotel has gotten very good reviews. Looks to me like the very best deal going for New Year's Eve in the NYC area right now. One might also try a 3* bid on Priceline at a lower amount for the Brooklyn Heights zone, where this Marriott is located. Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Now I see it looks like there are several $139-149 deals on EasyClick, including what appear to be Marriott Financial Center, Holiday Inn Financial District and Eastgate Towers, among others. EasyClick seems to be becoming an even better resource than Priceline in some cities during high occupancy dates. Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 If anyone needs help identifying any of the above EASYCLICK deals, or in any other city, please let us know. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
mmp Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Sorry it took so long to add this post and don't know if this will help anyone now but on 12/14 I saw the 12/13 post about the Paramount. I clicked on the link and was directed to EasyClick. I was interested in the nights 12/31/04 and 1/1/05. Was given several price choices (I chose the cheapest at $160 per night) and told I would receive an email if my bid was accepted. The next day I did receive an email stating my bid was accepted. Ended up with the two requested nights at the Paramount for $160 per night. Checked the Paramount site directly at the same time and it said there was no availability for those nights. Had been trying Priceline (all the Midtown areas) at $150 per night for about two weeks prior to this and was consistently rejected (Priceline was stating the going rate was $300 plus for those nights). Have used Priceline quite a bit but if EasyClick gives price choices up front instead of making us guess at bids, it may become my new favorite. Happy New Year's everyone and thanks BetterBidding! Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Thanks for the follow-up... enjoy NYE in NYC!Please continue to use the EasyClick link found on our SUPPORT page (found in the white area on top of the every page of the board).Thanks. :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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