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Been trying to get a deal for Parents' Weekend not too far from Medford, where one hotel is sold out a year in advance and the other is a Holiday Inn charging over $250/night. Been experimenting with nearby zones with varying results. This is my first stab with Woburn, and the Crowne Plaza is rated #1 and gets great reviews on TripAdvisor, so I'm happy. Used your PRICELINE link, of course.

Just booked a room via Priceline (your link, as always). I'll post the win under that thread. Thanks for your help!

Thanks so much! Will do!!!

$95/3.5* Burlington - Woburn - Lexington Free Parking Indoor pool(s) Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower 80.00/3* USD Burlington - Woburn - Lexington Free Parking Free Breakfast Pet friendly Fitness Center Pool(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) Kitchenette Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower

Done, and I always use your links!

We decided to spend a few days in Canada instead. Thanks for the assistance.

3.5* $96 Free Parking,Indoor pool, Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant, Business Center, High-Speed Internet, Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signage or 3* $79 Free Parking, Free Breakfast, Pet friendly, Fitness Center, Pool, Business Center, Laundry Facilities, Kitchenette, Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signage Thoughts? Thanks!

Was hoping for the Hyatt Medford but we're happy to try this property, and saved about $40 off the non-refundable rate on line, so all is good. Used your PRICELINE links, of course.

Thanks so much for the assistance.

Dates Are 9/17 through 9/22, $71/night 3-star Hotel in Livonia This Hotel features the following amenities: Free Parking <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Pet friendly Pet friendly - terms apply Indoor pool(s) <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. Laundry Facilities (self-service) <amenity names only please... not descriptions> High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Children's Activity Program Property offers supervised programs, events or activities for younger guests; an additional charge may apply. Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signage Accessible for the deaf TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock Accessible path of travel <amenity names only please... not descriptions> In-room accessibility Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible common areas Accessible bathroom Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet Handicapped parking <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Roll-in shower Bathroom has a roll-in shower Thanks!

$80.00 Taxes & Fees: $17.72 Total: $97.72 I think this is listed as Staybridge Suites on your hotel list and is now Sonesta. Was not getting any bites in or around the Medford area so thought I'd try this. Used your link, of course.

Thanks!

3-star Hotel in Medford - Somerville This Hotel features the following amenities: Free Parking <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Free Internet <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Indoor pool(s) <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. Laundry Facilities (self-service) <amenity names only please... not descriptions> High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signage Accessible for the deaf TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock Accessible path of travel <amenity names only please... not descriptions> In-room accessibility Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings Accessible bathroom Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet Handicapped parking <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Roll-in shower Bathroom has a roll-in shower Please note that Hotwire cannot guarantee the level of services offered at a property and/or if services are operational at the time of visit. Services may be closed due to seasonality reasons and/or may be closed for renovation.

May 7-8, 2013. Thanks ! Oops. This should be in the Massachusetts forum. Sorry!

3-star Hotel in Medford - Somerville This Hotel features the following amenities: Free Parking Free Internet Indoor pool(s) Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) 3* $153/night 95% Hotwire customer reviews

Thanks again for the advice Romelle !

$105.00 Taxes & Fees: $23.27 Total: $128.27 Happy to have finally landed a room in a great hotel for college graduation weekend. What an ordeal, but I swear that Tuesday is the best day to bid. Love the Marriot (though I'm used to paying much less for it). Used your link, as always.

success ! decided to go just for Sunday and got the Marriot Downtown for $105/night. And they gave me the option to extend the stay (which I haven't yet decided to do). will post separately as a win. Thanks for all the help. And used your link, of course.

Thanks Romelle. Great idea !

Thanks! Will update once I have something to report.

On Priceline Express, Saturday night is $300+ for a 3.5* in Rittenhouse - $235 for a 4* at Penns Landing. On Name Your Own Price, Convention Center average is $1225 and Rittenhouse average for a 3.5* is $419 ! Sunday night drops to $172 (Rittenhouse) and $133 for a 4* (Convention Center). Name Your own Price Rittenhouse average is $229. Sunday (one night) is very doable, as the first graduation ceremony is Sunday evening @ 6pm, and the main ceremony is Monday morning. What do is mean to "break" the more expensive day?

Here's an interesting discovery: I was looking to book two nights -- Saturday and Sunday. But when I just look for Sunday night, the prices go down. I wonder if I just book Sunday if they'll offer me the book another night option? And yes, I ALWAYS use your links !

Yes, I checked Express Deals. I'm going to give it another few tries over the next week - 10 days. Otherwise, I'll just use points. C R A Z Y prices. If they're this high now -- even for 3* -- is there any chance they'll go down?

Yes, it's graduation weekend and hotels are running upwards of $300. Got no bites at $150/night in multiple zones (University City, Convention Center, Rittenhouse) at 3.5*. I'd go up to $200/night, but it's killing me. Any advice?

Right ! The free breakfast makes it a better value than other options !