$89; they really want $101! Two bids left before I go for the Express Deal.
$84; reoffer to $101
$81; reoffer to $101.
Tried $79; re-offer $101. Used the PRICELINE links today! Will check again later.
Gee, they really seem to want me to get to $102... LOL
Ahhh, good tip! I didn't know they changed from 24 to 2 hrs. The options aren't usually this dire.
Bid 2* at $76; offered rebid $26 to $102. Hmph. Will try again later!
Thanks for your help! Why niggle over $6? LOL, because I'm a New Englander! 
About that Extended Stay America - it's listed as a 1* on Priceline in the actual named hotel listings. I know Hotwire is a bit more generous with the star ratings, but I didn't think it would be so much more generous.
I'm just looking to keep it under $100 a night. Any extra savings is an extra glass of wine, my friend!
And I always use the links, when researching and booking.
I'm searching for the same event. You may want to consider Quincy/Braintree as well. Braintree is the terminus of the MBTA Red Line and Commuter Rail lines, and it's about 45 mins from TD Garden, compared to probably 1:15 from Framingham. Once in Boston, it's very easy to use the subway to get around (and even walk, because Boston is pretty small), but Braintree/Quincy both have locations of historical interest (John Adams/John Quincy Adams birthplaces and mansion, etc). I grew up in the area, taking the T to downtown Boston frequently.
Bid 2* yesterday for $70; offered immediate rebid to raise $33 to $103.
Bid 2.5* today for $73; offered immediate rebid to raise $45 to $118.
Express Deals has the following:
1* - $71
2* - $94
2.5* - $109
Priceline regular hotel listings:
1* - Extended Stay America - $122
2* - Candlewood Suites - $118
2.5* - Holiday Inn Express - $123
Hotwire:
2* - $98 (All Suites)
2.5* $81
3* $108
This is one of the worst searching regions I've ever researched; no free rebid zones! I want to stay in Braintree, and I'm nervous of using Hotwire because the zone seems to include more towns. I think I'll try to split the difference on the 2* today and bid $88. I'm hoping for the Candlewood; nice to have some kitchen facilities available.
Red Roof Inn Jamestown - Falconer 2 star
1980 East Main Street, Falconer, NY 14733
Price: avg. per room, per night $36.00
Rooms: 1
Bed Type: 2 Full Beds - Nonsmoking Room - Free Wifi
Nights: 1
Room Subtotal: $36.00
Taxes & Fees: $12.94
Priceline Hotel Coupon: -$1.80 Congratulations! Your 5% coupon successfully applied!
Total Charges: $47.14
Pet Friendly
Free Internet
Free Parking
Bed Choice
Hotel website price $109. SCORE!
Sheraton Birmingham 3½ star
Central Birmingham
2101 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Check-In: Fri, May 30, 2014 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out: Sun, Jun 1, 2014 / 12:00 PM
Rooms: 1 room / 2 nights
Offer Price:
avg. per room, per night
US$ 60.00
Rooms: 1
Nights: 2 + Add nights for the same rate!
Room Subtotal: US$ 120.00
Taxes & Fees: US$ 28.64
Total Charged to Card: US$ 148.64
Started bidding at $50; bid up $2 at a time till hitting at $60.
$109 rate on the hotel site! Happy, happy, happy!
Thanks for the advice! I searched Price.line and Ho.twire both before bidding. There was a 4* at $132 and 3.5* at $98 on PRICELINE EXPRESS and a 4* at $99 on Hot.wire. I tried the 4* from $75-95 with no luck. Started 3.5* at $79 was offered the immediate "free re-bid" at $27 for $106. Kept at it and hit at $95. If $95 had failed, I would have booked that $98 3.5* PRICELINE EXPRESS (probably same hotel).
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport 3½ star
Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
5985 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Check-In: Thu, Apr 10, 2014 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out: Tue, Apr 15, 2014 / 12:00 PM
Rooms: 1 room / 5 nights
Offer Price: $95.00
Rooms: 1
Nights: 5
Room Subtotal: $475.00
Taxes & Fees: $86.15
Total Charged to Card: $561.15
Best rate on Hotel site - $124.
4/10-4/15 - LAX 4*
Bid $70-$90 at $4 increments with the 5 re-bid zones. Will try again tomorrow.
I think I'm close... we'll see.
Crowne Plaza Resort Anaheim 3½ star
Disneyland - Anaheim Convention Center - Garden Grove
12021 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Offer Price: $66.00
Rooms: 1
Nights: 4 + Add nights for the same rate!
Room Subtotal: $264.00
Taxes & Fees: $45.80
Total Charged to Card: $309.80
Just goes to show that patience pays off. I checked the PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals and noticed a 3.5* for $69, so wanted to try to stay under that.
Started bid at $55 and got immediate reoffer at $70.
Went up $3 per bid for three zones, checked that the $69 Express was still there and went up $2 on the last bid for $66 and YAYY!!!
This is where I stayed last year and hoped to stay this year, so GREAT SUCCESS!!
Hotel site rate - $120.
Last night; 3* from $60-75.
Will try again tonight. Hopefully will hit at $80 like the other recent poster.
Sheraton Station Square Hotel 3½ star
Pittsburgh Downtown
300 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-261-2000
Guaranteed Amenities:
Free Internet in room
Indoor Swimming Pool
Pets Allowed
Restaurant
Casino
Fitness Center
Price: $71.00
Rooms: 1
Nights: 1
Room Subtotal: $71.00
Taxes & Fees: $17.26
Total Charged to Card: $88.26
With the Casino note, I was hoping that I'd get the Sheraton! Prepaid rate on hotel site was $179.
When we checked in, the clerk said "and that's the king whirlpool room...?". LOL, whatever! The room had a whirlpool tub with mirrored walls right in the corner.
Breakfast selection included the make-your-own waffle station. There's a tasty restaurant just a few minutes away - Mulberry Italian Ristorante.
Best Western Plus Inn Of Lackawanna 2½ star
West Seneca - Lackawanna
2500 Hamburg Turnpike, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Price: $94.00
Rooms: 1
Nights: 1
Room Subtotal: $94.00
Taxes & Fees: $22.97
Total Charged to Card: $116.97
Details displayed before booking:
2.5 * Guest rating 7.0
Free Breakfast
Free Internet
Indoor or Outdoor Pool
Free Parking
Business Center
Fitness Center
Usually, I check the hotel website rack rate for comparison, but it's showing as not available.... hmmmm. Looks like the normal Friday rate is $100.
Whoops! Comparing the current listings and the amenities listed on the history, I think it had the following:
Free Breakfast
Free Internet
Free Parking
Pets Allowed
Bid 4* on Priceline up to $90 using free re-bids - no luck.
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Los Angeles Int'l Arpt
Upscale See ratings guide
5985 W. Century Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA, 90045
Rooms 1 Room (2 nights) $93.00
Subtotal $186.00
Tax recovery charges & fees $40.98
Total price $226.98
Total trip price $226.98
Amenities
Fitness Center
Pool(s)
Restaurant(s)
Accessible for the blind
Accessible for the deaf
Accessible path of travel
In-room accessibility
Accessible bathroom
Handicapped parking
Roll-in shower
Best rate on hotel website - $111.45
Price: avg. per room, per night $68.00
Rooms: 1
Nights: 1
Room Subtotal: $68.00
Taxes & Fees: $15.05
Priceline Hotel Coupon: -$3.40
Congratulations! Your 5% coupon applied!
Total Charged to Card: $79.65
via PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals
$99 on hotel website.
According to their website, the Hotel Gotico is a 4*.
The hotel ended up placing us in their sister hotel across the street, Hotel Gotico. Room was nice, area was great!
2* Boston (Quincy - Braintree) Candlewood Suites Boston-Braintree
in Priceline Hotels - Massachusetts
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Candlewood Suites Boston-Braintree 2 out of 5 star Hotel
Check-in: Tue, Mar 29, 2016 - After 03:00 PM
Check-out: Mon, Apr 4, 2016 - 12:00 PM Add a night to your reservation Book again
Address: 235 Wood Rd, Braintree , MA
Amenities:
Free Internet (in Room)
Free Parking
Pet Friendly
Gym
Handicap Accessible
Business Center
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Room type:
Room Assigned On Check-In
Offer price:$91.00/night
Number of rooms:1 room
Number of nights:6 nights
Room subtotal:$546.00
Taxes & fees:$99.36
Total charged today:$645.36
Total charged: $645.36
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