teasea Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 We have just decided to do a last minute trip to NYC -arriving Wed 2 Dec and leaving Monday 7 Dec-prefer Central Park South area and south of that in Manhattan, closer to activities-would consider Upper West (East) side if price is right-prefer 3.5* or greater-hoping for around $250, (based on what I have seen on the board)-flexible on amenities.Understanding that this is a very busy weekend with Tree lighting etc, I would appreciate any help you could offer. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Is your budget per night $250 "all-in" (w/tax included) or $250 in terms of a max bid?My concern with these dates is that discounts seem to be more limited; HOTWIRE is showing a couple of 4*'s for about $400 and a few Midtown 3.5*'s for around $350 (even Midtown 3*'s are showing for $300ish). Given those prices, I'm unfortunately a bit concerned that $250 may not be accepted for a 4*. Are you willing to accept any of the Midtown zones (including such zones as Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden/Convention)?Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links. Link to comment
teasea Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Sorry, I was thinking $250 + tx/fees, given the timing.Yes, we are good with any of the zones in Manhattan (with the exception of UWS and UES, unless the price is very good), ie. Downtown, SoHo, Empire State, Midtown East, Midtown West, Times Square. I don't know much about Madison Square Garden area, but am open to suggestions.thank you your response. Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'm assuming that in all of the follow zones are acceptable to you:CPS, DT, ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, TSIf so, at the 3.5* level you have THREE re-bid zones available. 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 3.5* DT, ESB, CPS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTE, MTW, TS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, ESB, CPS...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* DT, MTE, MTW, TS...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* DT, MTE, CPS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, ESB, MTW, TS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* DT, ESB, MTW...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTE, CPS, TS...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* ESB, DT, MSG, MTE, MTW, TSBid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* ESB, DT, MSG, MTE, MTW, CPSBid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* ESB, DT, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, CPSBid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250Any 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 Link to comment
teasea Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thank you for the bidding strategy. Still trying for a win. I will update to close thread. Link to comment
teasea Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Looking on Hotwire, would appreciate if anyone can help identify this property3*, Central Park AreaAmenities:Boutique HotelComplimentary BreakfastHigh Speed Internet.thank you. Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Is this for 12/2-12/7... the same dates as your Priceline New York City thread?What is the price of the HOTWIRE offer above? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
teasea Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 It is for the same trip, but we are not having any luck with Priceline bidding, so are investigating other options as the clock tics. Looking at splitting trip between two hotels...so that we have somewhere for at least the first couple of nights.Price is $289, for 2 Dec - 4 Dec Link to comment
AaronJB Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I'm guessing this may be the Franklin.If you are seeing this property for 12/2-4 for $289, I'd rather suggest a suite at the Eastgate Tower Hotel for $249 on Orbitz, plus an extra 10% off per night using the FABSAVE10 coupon = $224.10. The other 3 nights are more expensive, so this idea may free up more budget for the other 3 nights.Please use the site's HOTWIRE, PRICELINE or Orbitz.com links. Link to comment
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