Priceline Hotel: 3* Newark - Meadowlands (Jersey City) Doubletree Club Suites

[weekender]

Used the PRICELINE link from the forum to get to PL's page. Used the "rebid" tips to try and secure a four star room for several days. Yesterday the site told me that my bid of $80 was too low but that if I raised it by $22 they would let me place the exact same bid twice. I didn't bite. Today when my bid of $95 was not accepted the site again prompted me that if I raised by $22 they would let me place the exact same bid again. I didn't bite this time either. The 4* in Jersey City are the Westin, the W or the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson (my favorite). The Hyatt is completely booked so that only left it between the W in Hoboken (which is away from everything I know in Jersey City) or the Westin (haven't stayed but haven't been inclined to shell out the extra $$ for it after seeing it in person and reading some reviews).

My friend and I stayed at the Doubletree in Jersey City the last time I was in the NYC area (during that big snowstorm before Christmas) and we LOVED it! Super friendly staff, great location and very sizeable rooms (and some with a really good view) so I knew going in that by bidding for 3.5 it was really for an upgrade to the 4* and I wasn't interested in paying more for something new when I could pay less and still get the great service I've received at the Doubletree. Though I will say, bidding 3* in Jersey City is always a bit of a risk as the Courtyard Marriott is also at that level (great staff but HORRIBLE rooms and beds). So instead of going with my usual $70-80, I decided to bump it up a bit in hopes of getting that room at the Doubletree and as luck would have it, we did!

Room cost is $258 + Fees of $50.43 for a Total cost of $308.43

[yellowdog]

Welcome to BetterBidding and congratulations on your success!

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding :)

Great to see that you'r happy with the outcome.

Enjoy your stay.

Yellowdog.