I used to live in Boston suburb, and I've used PRICELINE a lot for booking hotels in Boston. To be honest, I thought my bid would be rejected, so I didn't think too much before bidding. And I was impatient, not checking the hotel list before bidding. I was used to Hilton Back Bay and Park Plaza being 3*, so when I was bidding $50 for 3*, I was expecting Hilton/Park Plaza or a reject. Then, tada, the bid was accepted for Courtyard (Tremont St). The published rate is $159, so I guess I got a good deal. Never been there, never really heard about it, so I am kind of concerned though...