Priceline Hotel: Boston Hotel - Tips for foreigner

[lvanhoe]

Hi there,

me and my girlfriend will be staying in Boston from 9/13 till 9/17. We were wondering what prices and area's we should try out while bidding on priceline, as we are from the Netherlands and don't really have a clue what would work.

We have a rental car so i guess we don't really need to be in the most expensive area's. Our budget is up 100$ including tax/night and i think we want to go for 3* minimum. What would be our best shot at getting max value? I would love for you to suggest a bidding-plan with rebid zones as i've seen in other topics :)

Thanks upfront, will use the forum-links of course.

Ivo & Linda

[scottlevin]

I question why you need a rental car in Boston. Parking is a pain, and even if you got a sweet 4* hotel in Copley or Quincy Market for a good price, you'd pay through the nose in parking fees ($30 or more).

But then again, maybe you want to go to Walden Pond or something.

[musicphan]

We have a rental car so i guess we don't really need to be in the most expensive area's. Our budget is up 100$ including tax/night and i think we want to go for 3* minimum. What would be our best shot at getting max value? I would love for you to suggest a bidding-plan with rebid zones as i've seen in other topics :)

I agree with the other poster, you don't need a rental IN Boston. If you're planning to go see the rest of the state a few days, save yourself the rental fee and just rent it for those days. If you're not going to tour the state, public transportation in Boston is the easiest in the country and very very efficient - it is color coded!

As for where to stay, I recommend either Quincy Market-Faneuil Hall-Financial district OR Copley Square-Theatre District. Both are in the center of much and close to all the things you're going to want to do.

Hope you have a great time! Boston is the best city in our country in my opinion.

[lvanhoe]

We are touring the entire eastcoast so that's why we planned on keeping the rental car for the entire period of 3 weeks, but i guess we can alter our plans if both Boston and Washington (as i've read) have very good public transport.

I would still like to get a grasp on what bid/rebid prices and zones i should use in Boston. If one of the site-mods could suggest a plan here i would be delighted.

[thereuare]

Please click this PRICELINE link and reply to this thread... we'll then comment on the zone(s) above.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Thanks.

[lvanhoe]

New dates are 9/13 to 9/16. Next night we will be staying in Atlantic City. No luck finding a hotel yet.

[lvanhoe]

Please click this PRICELINE link and reply to this thread... we'll then comment on the zone(s) above.

What do you mean by this?

[thereuare]

Which zone(s) and star rating(s) have you bid? What has been your maximum bid?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[lvanhoe]

Which zone(s) and star rating(s) have you bid? What has been your maximum bid?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

I haven't tried anything in Boston yet as i have totally no clue about where to stay. We would like to be in the centre of course, 100$ max before tax, 3* would be nice but we could settle for 2,5* if we have to.

[lvanhoe]

Alright, tried rebidding up to 110$ for 3* in BHF CSTD and QMFH for a month now, no succes.

Anyone got any idea what i should begin bidding for a 2,5*?

[Romelle]

On the screen for Boston bidding, there was a list of further out areas:

Boston Metro - South

Boston Metro-West

Boston North Shore

Salem, NH - Andover, MA

Milford - Foxboro, MA

Leominster - Boxborough, MA

When I clicked on one of them, I was then taken to a map showing its location in relation to the Boston area. I'm wondering if you would consider bidding in one of these areas?

When you go to the list of hotels people have reported getting in Massachusetts several of these areas are on it. You could further do a Quick Search on "boston metro south" (leave out the dash) and see some bidding results.

A link to one of them. where they have a 3.5* Hilton for $54.

And you could also check some of the reviews in the Hotel Reviews area.

Romelle

[scottlevin]

Consider adding Cambridge or the Waterfront.

[lvanhoe]

I added cambridge and waterfront, still no succes up to 110$ for 3*.

Romelle, thanks for the tips. Do you (or anyone else) have any idea how traffic is to/from these area's and Boston? We are planning on keeping the rental car for our entire trip so travelling 20/30 minutes won't really be a problem, it's just that we won't want to get stuck in heavy traffic.

Or, does anyone have any suggestions what to bid for 2,5* in Cambridge/Waterfront/BHF/CSTD/QMFH?

[lvanhoe]

As it was impossible to find something with name your own price, we booked Days Hotel Boston - Harvard Fenway 3,5* through Negotiated deals for $120.76 (USD)/night.

[thereuare]

While not the property or goal you had in mind, glad you found something which would work fro your needs and budget... enjoy your stay.