coachdj5 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Posted November 20, 2009 I am planning a trip to New York with my 16 year old. The dates are 12/26 arrival and departure on 12/31/09. Would like to try to stay at Hilton New York or similar in or near Times Square. How do I start the bid?
thereuare Posted November 20, 2009 Report Posted November 20, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!You can't bid on a specific hotel, so you'll need to be willing to accept any hotel at the 4* level in the zone(s) that you select. Assuming this is acceptable, if you go to PRICELINE and look at the map of how they divide this region, which zone(s) are you willing to accept? For the typical visitor, most of the midtown area work out just fine (MTE, MTW, Times Square, CPS... and ESB is often added for 'difficult' dates as well)What is your maximum bid for this stay?Let us know the above 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
coachdj5 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Posted November 20, 2009 I am looking to spend with taxes and fees about $240 a night and the zones of MTW and Times Square look okday. I could possible add MTE as the bidding goes along.
thereuare Posted November 20, 2009 Report Posted November 20, 2009 Your $240 'all-in' equates to about a $200/nite bid, which may be though for these dates.To give it a try...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* MTW and Times Square...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 $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTW and Times Square and re-bid zone4...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTW and Times Square and re-bid zone5...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTW and Times Square and re-bid zone4 and re-bid zone5...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $200Any questions feel free to ask. (especially regarding re-bidding if you're new to the concept)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
coachdj5 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Posted November 20, 2009 I did exactly how you explained and I got the Warwick Hotel for $190 a night. I did have to change my dates and go Friday Dec 18 to Wed Dec. 23 but I was up for either week so it worked out. Thanks for your help, this is the first time I have ever used Priceline and really needed the tips. Thanks again.
AaronJB Posted November 20, 2009 Report Posted November 20, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Quite a good deal for your first PRICELINE purchase! Hope you are pleased with the result, and glad the site was of help. :)Thank you for sharing your win with the board and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links.Enjoy your stay.
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