Lotus73

We are going to NYC for the first time from Friday 12/2/2011 to Saturday 12/10/2011. We have our flights setup and our vacation time planned with the jobs so can't change the date now! We will be flying into Newark and, to save money, probably will stay the night we fly in and the night before we fly out in Newark to save money. So we are overwhelmed with where we should stay, our budget is about $200 a night with taxes in NYC. We would love to stay somewhere convenient so we don't waist a lot of time spinning our wheels. I've tried the following bidding without success: Priceline bidding

Stayed at the Choo Choo, somewhat concerned about the quality b/c of some recent reviews on PRICELINE, but liked that it was cheaper than the Chattanoogan and that unlike the Read House, I wouldn't be required to use Valet. Put in first bid of $45 and it got accepted!! Should have tried something lower but was fully expecting (and prepared) to have to up my bid. Asked if possible to upgrade when I got to the front desk to check in, but was denied (was hoping to try and get into one of the sleeper cars the place is famous for)...not a big deal, just thought I'd try. Ended up in Hotel Building