raldogg22 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I was hoping that someone could assist me in a bidding strategy for our trip to Boston between 9/18-9/20. We would like a 4* hotel, but a 3.5* or 3* would also be acceptable. We have never been to Boston, but after reading some of the forums, I think we would like to stay in either Boston Common - Theater District, Downtown Boston - Harbor Front or Copley Square - Back Bay. We would obviously like to get the best deal possible, but I think our limit per night would be $200 or less. The prices for these dates seem to be a little high. Do you think under $200 per night is a possibility. If not, should be expand our search area? I am not familiar with the area. Thanks so much for your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 For a city its size Boston does not have a lot of hotel rooms and even small/moderate sized events can have a sharp impact on hotel rates. For your dates above i think you have a good chance at a 3.5* hotel in one of the zones you've mentioned (and a small chance at a 4* hotel)... did you want to try for a 4* first up to your maximum bid, then if rejected try for a 3.5* OR is the goal the least expensive 3.5* (or 3*) hotel for this trip? Let us know how you'd like to move forward and we'll take it from there. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
raldogg22 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thank you very much for your help. I think the goal is the least expensive 3* or 3.5* in the desired areas and possibly 4* if it won't be much more expensive. What do you think we would be looking at in the 3*, 3.5* and 4* range for these dates? Is there a conference or something that week that limiting availability? Thanks again for your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm seeing one convention for 9/16-9/18 with 4K attendees and another for 9/17-9/20 with 3800 attendees... combined these may not be the sole factors for the higher rates you're seeing, but they are likely certainly a contributing factor. I think you're likely looking at the following rates: 4 star $215-$235 3.5 star $180-$200 3 star $180-$200 Let us know what you want to try for first and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
raldogg22 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 If you think that 3* and 3.5* are going to be about the same price, I guess I should start bidding on the 3.5* first, right? I'm seeing a 3.5* on both Priceline.Express Deals and Hot.wire for $205 per night but it looks like the hotel only gets a 70% approval rating. Would I be better served staying south or somewhere a little farther outside of the city and using public transportation or is it better to be downtown in Boston? Thanks again for all your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The hotel you receive when bidding on PRICELINE may or may not be the one that is currently offered on HOTWIRE or PRICELINE EXPRESS, so i wouldn't use the 70% recommendation as any indication (but when bidding on PRICELINE you have to be willing to accept any hotel (or higher) in the zone(s) that you choose) As far as whether to stay outside of the city for less, that really is a personal choice, but for me i'm more of a 'city person' and enjoy being able to walk outside of my door and have things to do/see/grab a snack within walking distance. As well, on a short two nite trip, you don't have that much time, so i'd rather spend my time exploring/relaxing than commuting and/or waiting for trains (and if you stay out late at nite, keep in mind the Boston metro system shuts down about 1am-2am, irrc). On the otherhand if you're looking to relax and spend more time at the hotel than outside of it, then staying outside of the city could work for your needs. Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
raldogg22 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for the advice. I think I would like to proceed with the 3.5* if you think that is likely in the same price range as the 3*. Any advice on where to start my bidding in the zones I selected would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 When bidding 3.5* in Boston you have SEVEN 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 3.5* Boston Common... 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 add re-bid zone... 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 $158, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Downtown... 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 add re-bid zone... 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 $158, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Copley... 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 add re-bid zone... 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 $158, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Boston Common and Downtown... Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $173, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Bid $, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Boston Common and Copley... Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $173, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Boston Common, Downtown, Copley... Bid $183, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $188, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $200 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 Link to comment
raldogg22 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I apologize for not responding sooner, but due to work obligations, we were not able to make this trip. Thanks again for your assistance. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thank you for closing this thread with your decision. Please remember to follow-up your threads with your wins/decisions as you make them (even if you don't ultimately use PRICELINE / HOTWIRE, cancel the trip, book direct, etc) as this help keep the board better organized and more useful for everyone... as well as being a courtesy to anyone who took the time to help with your travel plans. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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