Amerisuites??I think it may be Holiday Inn or Amerisuites since LaQuinta does not have a pool. Of those two choices, which would be a 3*?
For Medford, there aren't any rebid areas as the area only goes up to 2.5*, so you would need to wait 24 hours to try your bid again if your bid is unsuccessful. If this isn't a problem, I'd recommend the following (using the PRICELINE link found above):Also if hotwire is listing at $101, what would be a reasonable s? tarting bid for PL? Also, any other area suggestions...I am travelling to visit family in Somerville. We do not want to be too far away because we will have inlaws with us and they want to be as close as possible. Thank you.
Today:
2.5* Somerville-Medford $65
After 24 hours:
2.5* Somerville-Medford $75
Let us know how this works, and we'll further advise if necessary.
Please post that info (hotel, dates, price, any bids before the acceptance) in the CALIFORNIA Priceline section, as people won't know to look in here for that info.
Then we'll try to assist you with your concern. :)
With the laundry, it could be the La Quinta Inn & Suites - Somerville.
Also in that area is a Holiday Inn and Amerisuites.
If you are looking to go into Boston, you can likely do better in the city on Priceline. Otherwise, you can likely get this property for less on Priceline.
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Downgrade -- info matched Packages section:
Boston (Quincy Market - Financial District)
3.5* Millenium Bostonian (previously 4*)
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness
Your next move depends on what you want to do.
1) You could book one of the prepaid EasyClickTravel hotels, which is cancellable up to 72 hours before check-in, and keep trying Priceline every 3-6 days with your current max and area.
2) You could expand your area to include Downtown, which isn't a bad area to stay for a Sox game. It's a short cab or subway ride from Fenway.
3) Or you could raise your bid by $5-15, which is something you weren't looking to do, but may give you success in the Copley area. However, with high rack rates, I still doubt this range will be successful.
Read this: Priceline Bidding tips for Non-U.S. Citizens
Then try posting here: NJ - Priceline
I'll jump in now that you've picked your area and max bid. Sticking with the Copley area in another 24 hours:
Select 4* Copley...
Bid $101 if rejected add re-bid zone1...
Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone2...
Bid $115, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.
Select 4* Copley and re-bid zone3...
Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...
Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone2...
Bid $130.
Boston is the walking city, so many T stops are good for the tourist areas.
Someone else found this goole map w/ stops listed: http://www.thrall.net/maps/mbta.html
Here's a quick list:
Boston Common - Boylston or Park St Station [both America's oldest subway stations]
Downtown Crossing Stores - Downtown Crossing
Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market - Gov't Center or State St
Fenway Park - Kenmore or Fenway
Beacon Hill - Charles/MGH or Park St
North End - Haymarket or North Station
That is correct. The only Sheraton in the city is in the Copley zone.Is this in Priceline's "Copley" zone and not "Downtown" as you reproted?
I've changed your topic title accordingly but please confirm.
Welcome! If you haven't already, you'll want to take a look through our thread on splitting a priceline bid.
Congrats on your wins.
The Sheraton is in a good location, attached to the Prudential Center with shopping and dining. It's hard to get a win in this area under $80, so $100 isn't too bad.
Also, I'm seeing a hole in your dates for 5/27. Was this intentional, or was there a typo with one of your stays?
$350 total or $350 per night?Thanks for your quick reply. I guess around $350 for 2 rooms is what I would like to pay (or less).
Hotwire currently is showing 4* over $200 per night, which would make it difficult to get 2 rooms for both nights under $350 total.
Yes, it is serviced by the Silver LineIs there a T stop at the World trade center yet?
If you are looking to do 2 or 3 days worth of sightseeing in Boston, you'd be better off staying in one hotel for both nights.
Rates are slightly higher for these dates and Hotwire currently doesn't have any spectacular deals. How much are you looking to spend? I'll see if there is anything that would be good as a back-up reservation.
Unless it is a special on their website, you will likely need to present a coupon.
Hotwire currently has a 3* QM/FD for $121/night. Working with that in mind, give the following a try:
Select 3* Downtown-Charlestown...
Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...
Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...
Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...
Bid $85, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.
Select 3* Copley...
Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...
Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...
Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...
Bid $85, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.
Select 3* Downtown-Charlestown and Copley...
Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...
Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...
Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...
Bid $110.
Just to add, the previous win was after a counteroffer, so I would recommend starting lower and working up to (or slightly over) your maximum.
You will want to book the Beekman ASAP, as it may not be available to book closer to your dates. It is only a mile away from the Grand Hyatt and you can cancel up to 72 hours before check-in.So, I would be very obliged if I could have some strategy to get the Hyatt again for 9-13 for circa 200 bucks.I will book the Beekman for these dates as back up.
Second, you should check the rates to see how much you will need to bid for a star level. The rates at the Grand Hyatt are fairly high, so you won't be staying there under $200 for the remainder of your stay.
Room Type: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Guestroom 359.00 359.00 359.00 239.00
At this point in time, you'll be paying a premium to stay in the same hotel for the entire stay. You may want to consider splitting your dates to stay within your budget.
Hotwire currently has:
May 7 - 9
4* Midtown Central
(Restaurant, Fitness, Business)
$150
You could try for this on Priceline by bidding $125-145 for 4* MTW.
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May 9 - 13
The Beekman tower is available for $188.
You'll have a 1 bedroom suite with a kitchen.
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Hotwire currently has:
May 13 - 14
3* Times Square - Customer Favorite
(Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business)
$187
Boston has 3 areas which do not have 4* hotels. These are your rebid areas. If you have any questions on how to find them read priceline re-bidding explained, or ask us before bidding.
Select 4* Downtown-Charlestown...
Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...
Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...
Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...
Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.
Select 4* Copley...
Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...
Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...
Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...
Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.
Select 4* Downtown-Charlestown and Copley...
Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...
Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...
Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...
Bid $150.
If this doesn't work, come back and we can give the 3* level a shot.
Looking at availability, 4* hotels seem to be sold out for your date.
Would you consider the 3* Holiday Inn Select from EasyClickTravel (I believe they call it a 3.5*) for $161 plus taxes? It's walkable to the Faneuil Hall/ Quincy Market area (with restaurants & bars).
I'll provide a strategy for Priceline shortly... I have a few things to check before suggesting a strategy.
I'm still not seeing a guarantee for their star levels.
They will independently rate it using their systemYour hotel will be star-rated by priceline according to our rigorous rating system.
Check.This means that our hotel staff has researched your hotel,
Check.reviewed customer comments
Compared other sites, check. Doesn't say matches. Just compared.and compared star ratings assigned by other rating services.
Priceline's standards, not some other star rating system's standards.The hotel you get will meet priceline's strict quality standards.
It's still not contradictory.
That statement was not an attacking or sarcastic statement. If he had provided his friend a complete picture of the facts, they possibly would have came to a different conclusion.
You are entering into a contract with priceline when bidding. They clearly do not guarantee that their star levels match other services.The law supersedes Priceline's FAQ.
They do not guarantee that their star ratings match. If you would have continued searching their FAQ, you would have seen this:I showed the line to a friend of mine in the legal world, and they said they leave themselves open to problems by phrasing it that way
We know that you rely on us for accurate information on the quality of the hotels in our program - that's why we take the time to independently evaluate hotels and assign our own hotel rating based on such criteria as level of amenities and services.Our ratings may sometimes differ from those of other rating systems that you may be familiar with but remember - our hotel partners are the most recognized national brands and quality independent hotels. We screen each participating hotel carefully and update our information to ensure you always receive quality accommodations.
Boston in October
in Priceline Hotels - Massachusetts
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Not sure if you've been able to find anything, but here is a decent back-up reservation for 10/23 - 10/25.
Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge has Double Queen rooms for $205 which can hold 4 people. The hotel has good reviews, and is only about 2 blocks from the Lechmere subway station to take you into downtown Boston.