Priceline Hotel: 3* Newark (Jersey City) Hyatt Regency

[Prof]

Dear Thereuare

Please help with bidding strategy. We need one night on 2/11, preferably close to Teaneck (within 15 miles). We have to be in a meeting on 2/12 (11 to 3) so we want to reach 2/11 to catch a broadway show. We live four hours driving distance so we can drive back on 2/12.

So we need a hotel with convenient connection subway (or bus) to Manhattan. Based on reviews, the Hudson Hyatt or the Doubletree in Newark - Meadowlands (Jersey City) seem to work fine. The other two hotels in that zone Courtyard and Candlewood also seem fine. We want to be $60 or less ($37 for the Hyatt Hudson is very attractive).

Thanks for all your help last time.

Prof

[police423]

The Hyatt is going for $76 on hotwire. From what I have been able to figure out is when hotwire has the Hyatt for this price you can bid low and get the Hyatt. Also if your bid is not accepted I have used the Summit area as a free rebid on a three star hotel. From what I gather there is only a four star hotel in Summit. It is the Grand Summit Hotel. I have yet to get accepted there when using the area as a free rebid for the Hyatt in Jersey City. I hope this is of help to you.

[Prof]

I just noticed that Secaucus - North Bergen also satisfies all my criteria. Being close to NYC with public transportation.

[dahammer]

Prof, Public transportation to NYC from Secaucus is via the bus. If you want the Subway, the Hyatt in Jersey City is right next to the PATH station that will drop you off at 33rd St. and 6th Ave. Parking at the Hyatt is $15.00 and about a block away, but if you can snag this hotel for the $37.00 rate, you will have an easier time getting into the City, and being not too far from Teaneck. Good Luck!

[Prof]

I just tried $37 for the Jersey City (Hyatt Hudson) and was rejected. What is the next price point being accepted?

[Prof]

Added 2.5 star and increased to $39. Rejected.

Added 2 Star and increased to $45. Rejected.

I think I saw someone got the Hyatt for $50. I wonder if I close the browser and try again at $50 for 3*?

[thereuare]

I'll be around late tonite and will be able to supply a strategy then, i would hold-off for now.

[Prof]

Thanks. I look forward to the strategy. I do have some time so I am not really worried. I will only buy my broadway tickets after the hotel room is confirmed.

[thereuare]

Police423, here is a recent post where the Hyatt was not available with HOTWIRE rates being around a similar price as they are for these dates. Also, there are no 4* hotels in the Summit area (only 2* and 3*) and although this zone may have higher rates than the Jersey City zone, that is subject to change, and i wouldn't recommend somebody use it as a pseudo re-bid zone unless they were willing to stay in that zone as well.

Prof,

The Jersey City area is infinately better than the Secaucus/Meadowlands/North Bergen area for commuting into NYC. The second isn't necessarily bad, and is a good alternative if you fail in Jersey City, but I would suggest waiting and trying again Jersey City again in 72 hours (you're locked out of bidding again now due to your previous 3* bid).

I would bid $55 and then report back as to your success or failure and we'll take it from there.

Any questions feel free to ask.

[Prof]

Ok. I will either wait for the 72 hours or I might just have my wife try again tomorrow.

[Prof]

After 72 hours tried 3* again for $39, rejected. Added 2.5* and increased to $48. Success.

Check in 2/11 for one night. $48 + $14.01 taxes and fees = $62.01

I guess the subject line can be modified to reflect the new accepted rate.

Thanks

Prof

[thereuare]

Great... congratulations on your win.

Enjoy your stay... and the view!