Luxury Travel Diary, a high-end travel blog with great reviews based in the UK, has a bunch of travel auctions — some about to close, others extend into October — and there look to be some real bargains.
They wanted to highlight some of these, and offered to help organize a giveaway of a 3 night hotel stay in a suite at a top property in New York for readers of this blog. Details on how to comment on this post to win below.
I suppose that folks who already know about these auctions won’t like the added attention, because frankly there aren’t enough bidders relative to the value of the offerings and some of these items go too cheap.
Here’s an auction ending in 3 days for a private jet flight between New York and California – a transcon – going for 1000 British pounds as of this writing. There’s no minimum/reserve price, which is ridiculous.
Or 3 nights in St. Barts for 103 pounds as I write this:
There’s page after page of auctions to scroll through, generally nice places that appear to be selling for less than they should.
Prize: a three-night stay in a terrace suite at The William New York – subject to availability with no blackouts.
The property is currently rated 11 out of 189 ‘specialty lodging’ options on TripAdvisor, with 4.5 stars.
The William is a modern extended stay hotel located near Bryant Park in Manhattan. Stay for a month or more and be immersed in a lifestyle localized in culture, yet tailored in service. Thoughtfully crafted for our discerning clientele, The William features thirty-three guest suites that leave no detail unexplored.
These reviews look pretty typical:
To enter: leave a comment on this post with your favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary, or why you would choose to stay at The William over other hotels in New York. You may enter two times if you wish and answer those two questions one time each in separate comments.
Contest deadline and drawing winner: Entries close Friday, October 2 at Noon eastern. I will draw winner with the assistance of random.org.
The fine print: For avoidance of doubt I have no affiliation with either Luxury Travel Diary or The William hotel. I will put the winner in touch with the hotel for booking. They are solely responsible for providing prize to winner. All decisions made in the course of running this giveaway are final and unappealable and your entry signifies your acceptance. The goal here is to make readers aware of a pretty cool auction opportunity, and to give away a suite stay in New York. So please don’t make it hard on me for doing so!
I would stay at the William because they serve delicious beef pie.
My favorite item for auction is the 2 nights at the grand hyatt in Singapore. I love Hyatts, and I hear the food in Singapore is awesome!
My favorite auction item would be that private jet flight
I like the location!
NYC sounds good 🙂
My favorite auction is 7 nights of skiing in Italy!
3 nights in the carribean
Favorite auction item: 2 nights at the Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. Been once and would love to return.
I’d stay at the William because of the location and the extended stay amenities (especially the fridge to fill with stuff from a nearby Duane Reade).
Favorite item at Luxury Travel Diary is definitely the private Jet to/from CA/NY!
I would choose to stay at The William over other hotels in New York because its not only in a great location, but its rooms are spacious and its a boutique hotel!
I’d like the 4 nights on Makunudu Island in the Maldives!
I’d also like to stay at the William because it’s where art and architecture meet!
The Private transcon for me.
2 night stay at 7132 Hotel in Vals
The visit to Cornwall, UK …
big fan of Poldark and Doc Martin!
I would choose The William because it is a small hotel, it has suites, and a great color scheme and design.
Favorite auction item is to bid on a hotel in the Asia region.
I’d choose to stay at The William over other hotels in New York because of its central location in Manhattan.
I’d stay at the William because I love the modern architecture and decor!
The auction site has some great bargains! My favorite item up for auction is the stay at Ka’ana resort in Belize because I’ve heard it’s beautiful so I’ve bid for it.
The 5 NIGHTS AT KA’ANA & ITZ’ANA RESORTS, BELIZE … if the bidding stays low, it could be a great deal! Have to def check this out further…have been wanting to go to Belize!
My favourite is totally the private jet trip. What a steal of a deal
Why would I stay at The William? Because it was free due to winning this competition… obviously.
I am going for the 2 night Grand Hyatt Singapore stay. Will make a great staycation for my parents. =)
I like the auctions for luxury hotels around DC/Maryland. They would make for a nice weekend getaway!
I would stay at The William because of the great location in the New York City.
I would choose 2 NIGHT STAY AT LANGANES LUXURY VILLA IN ICELAND. Six people, great setting and there are cheap flights to Iceland. In NY, staying at the William would get me away from my family in NJ for a few nights when I am home for a visit!
I like the William because of its location in NYC.
My favorite auction item is the giant candle.
The William is in a great location, just a short walk to amazing Japanese restaurants like Hakubai or Sushi Yasuda
My favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary is 2 nights at 7132 Hotel & Spa in Vals, Switzerland
I would choose to stay at The William over other hotels in New York because of its perfect location and services.
I am interested in the auction for 7 Nights At Fire Dragon Hideaway, Sri Lanka, because Sri Lanka is near the top of my travel list, it’s $3, and…dragons.
I would stay at the Williams because I get so few chances to look as pretentious as their website makes them look, and I would relish that opportunity.
My favorite auction item is the private jet flight!
I’d stay at the William because of the great location. Central to a lot of what I’d want to do!
I would like to win 5 nights at the Mayan Islands Resort in Belize auction cuz I would like to snorkel the barrier reef there.
My favorite item to bid on is a 5 NIGHTS AT KA’ANA & ITZ’ANA RESORTS, BELIZE. I heard it is gorgeous.
I love The William hotel because of its location, location, location. There are several fantastic Restaurants within walking distance.
I would bid for the 2 nights at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. It is on my bucket list and would love to visit
i would like to stay at the William because I know someone who has stayed there and she raved about it.
My favorite auction item is the private jet flight from CA to NY.
I will be in NYC for a 3 night-stay in late October and this would be PERFECT! Thanks for the opportunity Gary!
The William is very near to my place of work.
I’d love to stay 2 nights in a treehouse in Missouri. The kids would love being able to stay in a tree house and I’d love to play at the disc golf course located on the property.
I love the Bryant Park area so staying at the William would be perfect.
The William is in the perfect location, and looks like a great extended-stay hotel meets luxury boutique.
Usually too expensive for me but would love to treat the Wife in the Big Apple
A suite at The William would be perfect for our first visit to New York with our 6 and 9 year old grand children. The location is perfect. The colorful decor appealing to both young and old. The size and the furnishings are just what you need for a family.