Hotwire Hotel: 4.5* Boston (Downtown Boston) Ames Boston Hotel

[mightyh]

I'm looking for a hotel in Boston for three nights (9/20-9/23) for a getaway vacation.  I think the best zones are probably Downtown, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, and maybe Copley Square.  Hoping to spend around $200 per night and wishing for a 4.5-5 star, but would accept a 4, if needed.  I'd like to stay near restaurants and we enjoy walking the city/exploring neighborhoods.

 

I'd appreciate any advice you can give...

[thereuare]

Although i think you may need to go a little higher to be successful, did you first want to try for a 5* up to your limit and if rejected then try for a 4.5*, and if that is rejected then try for a 4*... OR is the goal the least expensive 'x' star rated hotel in one of the zones above?

HOTWIRE has what looks to be The Taj for $235/nite... would this be of any interest? If so, and if you wanted to try bidding first, would you want to increase your bid price to $225-$230/nite (we would of course start lower in case something should be available for less... although i suspect you're likely looking at the $225-$230 range to be successful at a 4.5* or higher for these dates at current rates)

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.

Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.

[mightyh]

Thank you for your help so far.  DH is not sure about the Taj, so we're reconsidering using Priceline.  Might end up going for Hotwire this time.  Just wanted to update you...

[thereuare]

Thanks for the update.

Let us know whatever you decide or how we can be of further help.

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.

Good luck!

[mightyh]

Belated update: ended up using this site's HOTWIRE link to book a 4.5 star for three nights at $256.  The hotel was The Ames.  Thanks for your help.

[AaronJB]

Can you confirm the amenities that were associated with this listing? The information is available under the trip information in your HOTWIRE account. Thank you.

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

[mightyh]

Ames amenities as listed were:

 

Hotel Amenities

Free Internet

Boutique hotel

Fitness center

Restaurant(s)

Business center

Internet access

 

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible bathroom

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up!