Priceline Hotel: 3* NYC (MTE) Radisson Lexington

[vduane]

My dates are set in stone:

02/20/10 - 02/24/10

I'm looking to spend up to $110 max per night before taxes and fees.

Star level any where from 2.5 to 4.

Locations I would like to bid on: CPS/Chelsea/MSG/ESB/MTE/MTW.

I would rather spend less for a lesser star value.

Based on reading some of the posts on BB ultimately what I would like to end up with is something like the Ramada New Yorker MSG (someone got that for $75) Or the Affinia 50. (Someone scored this for $65). I understand that I could end up with something other than these hotels but I 'm willing to try.

What I've maxed out at unsuccessfully so far using the rebidding strategy is:

4* $103 in all my preferred locations

3.5* $90 in all my preferred loacations

I've also bid:

3* MSG $75

2.5* MTE $65

All unsuccessful. Is it a possibility that my check in date is a Saturday and the rates start a little higher than what a Sunday or weekday would be or are my bids just too low?

Please help.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

I don't think you're too far off; HOTWIRE has a 4* in the ESB area for $109 and a 3.5* MTC for $99. Would either of those possibilities be of interest?

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[vduane]

I think I would settle for this but I'd like to try for something cheaper first.

Would it make sense if i split my stay into 2 hotels? I'm just worried that the first night is the most expensive and that price is being carried over to the cheaper days.

I would rather stay at one hotel but if it saves me some cash I may consider doing it.

Thanks fro the quick response.

[thereuare]

I'm guessing you can come in a little below $100 for a 2.5* or 3* hotel if you SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID, but in my opinion the savings wouldn't be worthwhile given the inconvenience (and expense if taking taxi to change hotels).

If budget is of primary importance i would try your lowball $65 bid for a 2.5* in the MTE zone and $75 bid for a 3* in the MSG zone for a subset of your dates, but assuming these are rejected, i don't think the savings are going to be enough to justify the lower star rating and inconvenience of changing hotels vs. the quotes of the HOTWIRE hotels above.

Ultimaltey it's your stay and your budget, so let us know how you'd liek to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.

[vduane]

I definitely agree with spitting the dates being more of an inconvenience. So I'm now not interested in that option.

Do you still think it's worth trying $65 bid for a 2.5* in the MTE zone and $75 bid for a 3* in the MSG zone for all 4 nights? Or is this too low.

If that's the case HOTWIRE may be a good option unless you can help me get a better deal on PRICELINE.

Options on Hotwire that I'm looking at right now that look like good possibilities:

Chelsea/MSG 3* $95 (not sure which one this is)

CPA 4* $106 (looks like the Empire)

ESB 3* $99 (No Amenities? which one is this?)

I'm willing to grab one of these (or something like this) soon unless you have a better bidding strategy on PRICELINE.

Thanks for the help.

[thereuare]

I definitely agree with spitting the dates being more of an inconvenience. So I'm now not interested in that option.

Do you still think it's worth trying $65 bid for a 2.5* in the MTE zone and $75 bid for a 3* in the MSG zone for all 4 nights? Or is this too low.

Didn't you already try bidding these amount in each zone just yesterday and were rejected?

If you'd like to move forward with PRICELINE let us know which zone(s) you're willing to accept, desired star rating and maximum budget, and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

If you'd prefer the HOTWIRE route let us know the amenities that HOTWIRE associates with the properties above and we'll take a closer look.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[vduane]

Didn't you already try bidding these amount in each zone just yesterday and were rejected?

Actually it was closer to a week ago.Worth another shot?

If you'd like to move forward with PRICELINE let us know which zone(s) you're willing to accept, desired star rating and maximum budget, and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

$100 max per night before taxes and fees.

Star level any where from 2.5 to 4.

Locations I would like to bid on: MTW/MSG/CPS/ESB/MTE/Chelsea (in order of favorite to least favorite)

I'd like to move forward with PRICELINE at this point and if that doesn't work our we'll look at HOTWIRE.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Locations I would like to bid on: MTW/MSG/CPS/ESB/MTE/Chelsea (in order of favorite to least favorite)

Although you list your zone preference, is price more important than zone? Would you prefer a lower priced hotel in the ESB zone vs. a higher priced hotel in the MSG zone?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[vduane]

Price is more important.

[thereuare]

One more question...

Did you first want to try for a 3*, 3.5* or 4* rated hotel?

[vduane]

Let's start at 3 and work our way up.

One more question...

Did you first want to try for a 3*, 3.5* or 4* rated hotel?

[thereuare]

At the 3* level you have NO re-bid zones.

Select 3* MTW and MSG...

Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS and ESB...

Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE and Chelsea...

Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE and MSG...

Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTW and ESB...

Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS and Chelsea...

Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTW andCPS...

Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MSG and Chelsea...

Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE and ESB...

Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTW and MSG and CPS...

Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTW and MSG and ESB...

Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTW and MSG and MTE...

Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTW and MSG and Chelsea...

Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS and ESB and MTW...

Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS and ESB and MTE...

Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS and ESB and Chelsea...

Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS and ESB and MSG...

Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea and MSG and ESB...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea and MSG and CPS...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea and MSG and MTW...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea and MSG and MTE...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea and MSG and ESB and CPS...

Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea and MSG and ESB and MTW...

Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea and MSG and ESB and MTE...

Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea and MSG and ESB and CPS and MTW and MTE...

Bid $100

Any questions feel free to ask.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[vduane]

Wow thanks for all the options. I now have the Radisson Lexington Hotel

I got it at $85. I haven't read any reviews yet. If any one has any feedback on this hotel it would be much appreciated.

Looks like a short walk to Grand Central Terminal!

I got to: MTW,MSG,MTE $80 and was asked to raise by $22. Turned that down

Got to: CPS,ESB,MTW, $85 and was asked to raise by $22. Turned that down

Got to: CPS, ESB, MTE, Bid $85 and got it!

Thanks again!

[AaronJB]

Congratulations on your success! :)

Very nice deal for this well-located NYC Radisson.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.

[thereuare]

Very nice deal.

This property is also near by often recommended breakfast spot: Ess-A-Bagel (Third Ave at 51st). One of the best bagels in the city and makes for a good, and relatively inexpensive, breakfast among locals.

Enjoy your stay.