Hotel price dropNew York, New York
Court Square Hotel Long Island City New York for $161 a night with taxes
$140 a night before taxes at Expedia.com for Nov 17–Nov 20 (3 nights, two adults): about $482 with estimated taxes. 11 similar 4-star hotels in New York rated 3.7–4.3 on Google cost a median of $259 a night for the same dates. The hotel's own site shows $152. 4-star, rated 4 from 429 reviews.
Nov 17–203 nightsSleeps 2room for two adults
- Room for two adults
- 3 nights
Book on Expedia $161 a night ($482 for 3 nights), Nov 17–20. Read the catches below before you pay.
The catches
The cheapest rate may be non-refundable; Expedia.com shows the cancellation terms.Minor
Hotel rates change daily; this was the price when we checked.Minor
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 3 nights at $140Required | Expedia.com, before taxes | $420 |
| Taxes, about 14.75% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$62 |
| Total | room for 3 nights plus estimated taxes | $482 |
How to book it
- Open Expedia.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $140 a night before taxes
- Check the final total, including taxes and any resort fee, and the cancellation terms
Why it's this cheap
Hotels cut rates on dates they expect to have empty rooms; this one is now far below what similar hotels charge for the same nights.
Why it's a steal
This rentalroom for 3 nights plus estimated taxes$482
Normal pricewhat similar hotels in New York cost for these dates$892
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONmedian of 11 similar 4-star hotels in New York rated 3.7–4.3 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $259 a night before taxes, plus the same taxes. Other hotels of the same type, star class and guest rating; same dates, two adults
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Expedia.com $155/night before taxes; 13 similar hotels for the same dates: median $318; Google's usual for this hotel about $264; official site $159 | Oct 27, 6:40 AM ET |

