Leigh Witchel Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Priceline - the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City. If you followed the Priceline forums (yup, they're out there) it was often done. I don't think it still goes for that rate, alas. Link to comment
Petra Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Leigh, I managed to get the Hudson Hotel for $123 (for the 22nd, the Friday before Xmas) on Priceline. I haven't been there yet, but it looks like the amenities are all there but the rooms are postage stamp sized. This was my first time using Priceline and I probably wouldn't have doen it without your endorsement. Link to comment
Leigh Witchel Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 You're a five minute walk from me there - and the same from Lincoln Center. I haven't been in the place since it was the Henry Hudson Hotel (an SRO with tiny rooms back then too). I hate to say it, but for that time of year, that is a really good deal. You done good! Link to comment
richard53dog Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Priceline - the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City. If you followed the Priceline forums (yup, they're out there) it was often done. I don't think it still goes for that rate, alas. Ha, I was driving around Jersey City last night, soooort of lost. But I went by the Hyatt Regency and thought "this looks pretty nice". And the PATH into Manhattan ; and as Cabro notes , it's a fast pretty quick. I use the PATH a lot these days to get into Manhattan from NJ. Link to comment
Leigh Witchel Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Further notes for people trying to come to NYC - I'm seeing decent (for NYC) deals at travelzoo.com - usually involving discounts on better properties (range $150-200/night) rather than budget accommodation. If nothing else, it gives you a baseline to try and beat via Priceline (my rule of thumb there - I'd have to save at least 25% - more like 40% and up preerably - to give up choice in accommodations) Link to comment
Treefrog Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Over the last couple of years, my husband has pretty consistently been able to book the Waldorf-Astoria for something like $130 or $140 on Hotwire. He's able now to pick out the description pretty reliably. Not in the budget range, of course, but a very good price on a very nice hotel. Link to comment
Leigh Witchel Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Better Bidding is invaluable to try and decipher Hotwire. From http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?showtopic=88& New York City (Midtown East) 4.5* Waldorf-Astoria Customer Favorite Amenities- Restaurant, Fitness Center, Business Center They've had the Waldorf Hilton in London for as low as $109/night as well in winter. A complete steal. Link to comment
fadedhour Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'll be going to Germany at the end of the month to see the Hamburg Ballet. It was sort of a spur-of-the-moment thing--I was able to find cheap plane tickets and I know someone I can stay with, so everything just sort of worked out. I'll be seeing three ballets (Nijinsky twice and Saint Matthew Passion). I haven't done much overseas travel so I'm really excited Link to comment
volcanohunter Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'll be going to Germany at the end of the month to see the Hamburg Ballet. It was sort of a spur-of-the-moment thing--I was able to find cheap plane tickets and I know someone I can stay with, so everything just sort of worked out. I'll be seeing three ballets (Nijinsky twice and Saint Matthew Passion). I haven't done much overseas travel so I'm really excited Be sure to report on your trip when you get back! Link to comment
carbro Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Be sure to report on your trip when you get back!Or sooner, if feasible. Link to comment
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