Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Boston (Quincy Market-Faneuil Hall-Financial) Club Quarters

[Bargain_Hunter]

Used PRICELINE link to start bidding --> http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click....src=1&id=40

Bid 1) 3.5 Star - Copley/Quincy Market and Harbor Front

Bid 2) add Fenway 5 star - Free Rebid (one-star only)

Bid 3) add North Cambridge - Free Rebid (2 1/2 and below only)

Bid 4) add Brighton - Free Rebid (3 star and below only)

Bid 5) add Medford - Free Rebid (3 star and below only)

Bid 6) add South Boston - Free Rebid (3 star and below only)

Started at $90 in $5 increments, after a couple of days of trying, ended up with:

$130, $137, $142, $147, $152, $157 (accepted by Club Quarters).

Overall a positive experience, the hotel itself was conveniently located, but the rooms were extremely small for a couple traveling with a young child. The hallways and doors are very narrow when trying to use a stroller and the hotel has no pool. The room did have a microwave, small TV and a small refridgerator, but the bathroom was extremely small and had no bathtub. By the time we got the crib, stroller and bags in the room, there was barely enough room for all 3 people to be in the room, including room for both people to navigate around the bed without taking turns.

We didn't spend much time at all in the room, other than sleeping, but it was much more cramped than we would prefer, compared to other 3 1/2 or 4 star hotels we've stayed at in the Boston area. It would be suitable for single business travelers or even a couple with no children, but not the best choice for families with children.

Excellent location, within walking distance to Quincy Market which offers many different food stands and plenty of shopping. Little Italy, fast food restaurants (McDonald's/Wendys 2 blocks away), multiple T subway stations within 1 to 2 blocks. The walk to Boston Common, Boylston/Newbury Street is also fairly close for additional restaurant and shopping options.

Be aware that when staying in the financial district, some restaurants are only open Monday - Friday, so you will have to travel a little further during the weekend, but there is more than enough food, shopping, etc. very close by. On the weekends, this isn't necessarily a disadvantage, getting to and from the attractions on foot and by subway will also be less crowded due to this factor.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Very nice deal for a busy period - and thank you for sharing your bidding history - although sorry to hear that space was limited as this CQ property.

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

Enjoy your stay.