Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Boston (Copley Square-Theatre District) Sheraton

[jcm81]

I'm planning a trip to Boston from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3 and am willing to stay in any of the following zones:

Boston Harbor Front - Aquarium

Boston Waterfront - Convention Center

Copley Square - Theatre District

Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall - Financial

I bid from $80 to $150 for a 3.5* using the free re-bid zones but no luck. This seems a lot higher than a lot of other successful bids in these areas so I was surprised not to get anything. Is there something going on this weekend?

I'm willing to stay in a 3* but am also thinking it might be better to just wait. On Hotwire the best 3* is $199/night and the best 3.5* is $189. I am willing to spend $189 but would be willing to roll the dice on waiting if the price might come down in the next few weeks (perhaps with a refundable back-up).

Any advice on the Boston market appreciated.

[thereuare]

What is the best rate you're able to find for a 4* hotel in the zones above thru conventional booking channels for these dates?

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[jcm81]

The Hilton Boston Financial District is the cheapest 4* through direct booking ($238) but that is out of my price range.

I always use the betterbidding links before bidding.

[thereuare]

This is a Yankee vs. Red Sox Baseball weekend which always brings the crowds out. In addition, there is a small convention (but for the size that Boston is, they don't have that many hotel rooms so even a small convention can drive up hotel prices). The baseball rivalry is enough to drive up prices... the conveniton will only add to it.

If you decide to not lock something in now, i would at least find a cancellable back-up which is within your price range and acceptable.

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

Let us know what you decide and keep us udpated or let us know if we can be of further help.

[jcm81]

This is a Yankee vs. Red Sox Baseball weekend which always brings the crowds out. In addition, there is a small convention (but for the size that Boston is, they don't have that many hotel rooms so even a small convention can drive up hotel prices). The baseball rivalry is enough to drive up prices... the conveniton will only add to it.

If you decide to not lock something in now, i would at least find a cancellable back-up which is within your price range and acceptable.

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

Let us know what you decide and keep us udpated or let us know if we can be of further help.

I booked a room at Hotel 140 for 2 nights, which I can cancel on 72 hours notice. I'm going to wait to see if prices drop, but if not this will be an acceptable option. I'll post back if I get a bite through Priceline.

Thanks for the insight into this particular weekend. I've always appreciated the information on this site.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for closing the thread.

Enjoy your stay.

[jcm81]

Update:

I started a new sequence of 3.5* bids using the PRICELINE link here:

$120, Copley Sq. - Rejected

$130, Copley Sq. + Aquarium - Offered "one time" rebid of $160, rejected offer

$145, Copley Sq. + Quincy Market - Offered "one time" rebid of $175, rejected offer

Starting bidding in 1 dollar increments using the free rebid zones until I was accpeted at $149 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.

Not the best deal I've seen on here for the Sheraton but this seems to be a busy weekend with the Yankees in town and a convention. The rate through Sheraton is over $300/night so I am happy with the deal.

This is for Oct. 1 - Oct. 3.

Sheraton Boston

Copley Square - Theatre District

39 Dalton Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02199

617-236-2000

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Superb deal for this Sheraton property for busy dates.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.