MikeDDS Posted January 29, 2010 Report Posted January 29, 2010 Looking to get a 4 or 3.5 star hotel in NYC(Times Square-Theatre District).Tried many bids with rebid zones$110$115$125$135Also tried with MTW and no luck.Anyone with any suggestion or am I just bidding too low?How about 3 stars in this area, what kind of bids should I be placing?Used the PriceLine Link
MikeDDS Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Posted January 29, 2010 Just rebid with rebid zones4 star TS135.. failed140.. failed145.. failed150.. failed155.. failed160.. failedwith 4 star MTW135.. failed140.. failed145.. failed150.. failed155.. failed160.. failed
MikeDDS Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Posted January 29, 2010 3.5 star TS$130.. failed$136.. failed$141.. failed$146.. failedwith 3.5 star MTW$148.. failed$154.. failed$159.. failed$165.. failed
thereuare Posted January 29, 2010 Report Posted January 29, 2010 As i'm sure you're aware, Valentine's Day is on Sunday this year, so many people will be celebrating on this Saturday nite... thus the higher rates for these dates. Many hotels will likely be able to sell the majority of their rooms on their own, as well as will keep more rooms than usual onhand (before discounting them) for any walk-in business, so there is little reason to give them to the opaque providers, PRICELINE and HOTWIRE, at too deep of a discount.Are these the only two zones you're willing to accept? What is your maximum bid for this stay?Thanks for using our PRICELINE links. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
MikeDDS Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Posted January 29, 2010 Yes I am aware that it is Valentine's Day, as we are celebrating it there as well. I am pretty much set on the 2 zones since we have show tickets for a night show at the Lion King and it would be great to just walk back to the hotel.How about 3 star hotels in the 2 zones, what price should I be shooting for?We are just planning to stay there one night, my max would be $200 bid
thereuare Posted January 29, 2010 Report Posted January 29, 2010 Would you want to try bidding for a 4* or 3.5* up to $200 first... or do you want to lower your star rating to 3* now?I understand the convenience of walking back to the hotel after the show, but also think about (for example) paying $50 more for a hotel room in one of these two zones, when you otherwise could just hop in a cab after the theatre and for $10-$15 be back to your hotel in another nearby zone (net savings: $35 and potentially a higher rated hotel)It's your stay and you know your needs/budget better than i do, but NYC is one of those places where you can make just about anyplace within the 'central area' work for your plans without too much inconvenience.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
MikeDDS Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Posted February 1, 2010 4* TimeSquare MTW 2/13-2/14$200 Bid acceptedThe Algonquin HotelI guess it is the best I can do for this particular weekend.Was reading the reviews of this hotel. Basically close to everything, very central, the rooms are a bit on the small side compared to other hotels.
AaronJB Posted February 1, 2010 Report Posted February 1, 2010 Congratulations on your success! :)Very nice deal for this property for the holiday. This is quite a historic property (see "Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table") and actually has its own cat.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your travel purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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