Priceline Hotel: 4* Boston (Quincy Market-Faneuil Hall-Financial) Ames

[angieholland]

Hello,

I'm looking for advice on booking a hotel in Boston for June 10-13th 2010. I'd like a 4 or 5 star and I'd like to be as central as possible to most of the touristy stuff-- not sure which locations to choose--we'll have a small child with us so walking distance is best.

I'm not a pro with booking on hotwire/priceline, so any tips would be helpful.

Kind thanks!

[thereuare]

What is your expected budget for this stay? How old is your child... would a room with only one bed be acceptable?

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[angieholland]

I'd like to spend about 100$ per night, if possible, and the baby is 1.5 years old, so would stay in the room with us.

[thereuare]

The "main" downtown zones on PRICELINE are (Copley Square-Theatre District) and (Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial). You should look at PRICELINE's map of this area and the zone boundaries to confirm that this will work well for your plans.

Once you confirm your zones we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow, but i'll add that at the moment i'm doubtful $100 is going to be enough for a 4* hotel in these areas.

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[angieholland]

I'd like these zones: (Copley Square-Theatre District) and (Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial), as well as boston Harbour front and Boston Waterfront convention centre.

thank you!

[thereuare]

At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

Select 4* Copley, Quincy, Harbor front and Waterfront...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100

Any questions feel free to ask.

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Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[angieholland]

I did have to increase my max price by $30, but after lots of hard work I got

4* Ames, A Morgans Original Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial for $130 per night.

Thanks for the advice, and yes I used the PRICELINE links on the site to purchase.

[AaronJB]

Congratulations on your success.

While unfortunately more than you were looking to spend initially, this is a very nice result - the Ames is a newer Morgans Hotel Group boutique property, opened not that long ago.

Thank you for sharing your result with the board and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.

[slvrchair]

I tried these same dates (6/10-6/13), same area (Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial), 4* and bid up to $150 and didn't get it. I know I'm doing this over a week later so probably prices have gone up. What can I expect to get this for?

[AaronJB]

Slvrchair, please start a new thread for your stay and we will be happy to help.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.