kellysmom Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 I am looking for a 4* in the Midtown East or Central Park South areas. What is a good bidding strategy and starting point for this stay? I would like to stay as far under $200 all in as possible. Having never bid NYC before I appreciate the help.
thereuare Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. 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 4* MTE...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE and CPS...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $170Thea above should take you to just about $200 'all-in'... any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board 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
kellysmom Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Posted April 3, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. 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 4* MTE...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE and CPS...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $170Thea above should take you to just about $200 'all-in'... any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes.
kellysmom Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Posted April 3, 2010 I went through this entire bidding process and got nothing so I then tried again for a 3 1/2* and still got nothing although I did not bid over 150. I guess I will have to go higher than $200 all in if I want 4*.
AaronJB Posted April 3, 2010 Report Posted April 3, 2010 There's a couple of 4*'s (one in MTC, one in ESB) on HOTWIRE or $205/$203.Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
kellysmom Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Posted April 5, 2010 Midtown Central bed choice, gym, restaurant and business center $199 85% ratingMidtown East Gym, spa, restaurant and business center $202 75% ratingMy stay is for 5/14-5/17
kellysmom Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Posted April 5, 2010 I bid this trip again today and still no luck-went to $175 - 4*. I am looking at Hotwire.
AaronJB Posted April 5, 2010 Report Posted April 5, 2010 Sorry to hear that bids weren't accepted. :)You can continue to bid higher, keeping in mind the HOTWIRE possibilities somewhat higher. I would be a little surprised if you didn't get a bite somewhere in-between where you've bid up to and the HOTWIRE prices.Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
kellysmom Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Posted April 5, 2010 Midtown Central bed choice, gym, restaurant and business center $199 85% ratingMidtown East Gym, spa, restaurant and business center $202 75% ratingMy stay is for 5/14-5/17
AaronJB Posted April 5, 2010 Report Posted April 5, 2010 Are you also seeing an internet icon with each of these?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
AaronJB Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 The 4* MTC has not yet been ID'd/reported to the board, but may be one of these: Flatotel, Sofitel, Helmsley Park Lane, Royalton, Warwick and Sheraton New York.My guess for the 4* MTE would be the W.Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
kellysmom Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Posted April 7, 2010 I bid up to 180 using the rebid strategy and still no luck.
kellysmom Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Posted April 7, 2010 I booked the 4* through your link to HOTWIRE and got The Warwick for $189. Thanks for all of your help. After using PL many times I learned about rebids from you. Even though it did not help this trip thanks for the knowledge.
AaronJB Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 Congratulations on your success! :)Very glad to hear that the board has been helpful with planning your travel purchases, and this is another nice win for this property for these dates.Can you confirm the amenities that were showing for this listing? (was it bed choice, gym, restaurant/internet/business?) Thank you.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using the site's HOTWIRE link.Enjoy your stay.
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