Vegas001 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I am planning on going to Boston to take in two Bruins games, Sat January 15th & Mon January 17th, and a Celtics game Mon January 17th. Being I am going solo I would like to keep the costs reasonable, say $150 maximum a night. Would like to stay close to the TD Garden. Would $150 be too low of a maximum bid being it is a long weekend and three games on that weekend? Being it is winter I don't want to be having to travel far from the hotel to the Garden. I have never used PRICELINE nor HOTWIRE before. Thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!What star rating are you seeking for this stay?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Vegas001 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I was thinking of a 3 star. Being that I am going to Boston to take in a Celtics and Bruins games I am not wanting to break the bank and stay at a 5 star. So 3 star or 3.5 star is quite fine Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Based upon current rates i think your budget should be fine...Let us know which zone(s) you're willing to accept and if you're willing to pay more for a 3.5* vs. a 3* OR if your goal is the least expensive 3* or better for this stay. We'll then suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Vegas001 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Seen as I am not too experienced on areas in Boston, I would like to stay somewhat of an easy subway ride or walk to the TD Garden.I am looking at the least expensive 3* or better. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 From a city planning perspective, I would assume that there is good bus and metro access to arena, and Boston isn't that big of a city. The TD Garden is in the northern part of the Quincy Market-Faneuil Hall-Financial zone, but you should consult take a look at the PRICELINE zones and boundaries to determine if you're ok landing a hotel anywhere within this zone and if there are any other zone you find acceptable.Let us know what you decide and we'll suggest a strategy for you to you follow.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Vegas001 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I looked at the zones and the Quincy Market-Faneuil Hall-Financial zone is good as well as Copley Square and Boston Harbor zones.As long as there are some places to eat, areas are safe to walk, and access to the subway then it is fine. Link to comment
Vegas001 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Planning on heading to Boston in the middle of January to take in a Celtics and Bruins games doubleheader at the Garden.Have never used Hotwire nor Priceline. Need some help.Weekend is Saturday January 15th-Tuesday January 18th.Would like to stay somewhere that is convenient to get to the Garden, I will not be driving so public transit would be a plus, subway for sure would be excellent, or a short cab ride to the Garden. Say 3*/3.5* in the Faneuil Hill-Financial District, Copley Square or Boston Harbor areas? My budget would be up to $150 a night. Do not want to break the bank so less than that would be great. If I have to I will go 2 nights instead, Sun-Tue if the rates are too high at that time being the MLK long weekend. Thanks guys in advance. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 As long as there are some places to eat, areas are safe to walk, and access to the subway then it is fine.Plenty of place to eat in the North End, but i'm not certain how good train access is in the Harbor Front-Aquarium zone... i'd double check a subway map to verify, then confirm if this zone is acceptable or not and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Vegas001 Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Doesn't look like there is good transit access to the Garden from the Harbor Front zone. I think I will stick with Copley Square and Financial District. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 At the 3* level you have TWO 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 3* Copley Square...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Financial District...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Copley and Financial District...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90The above may be lowballing a bit, so don't get discouraged if you're turned down at these levels... just post back and we'll revise to try again in 24 hours.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Vegas001 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I had to cancel all plans to go to Boston due to a family sickness and death. Going to go in the summer for 2-3 days. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Vegas001Sorry to hear this :) Thanks for the follow-up and closing this thread.Yellowdog.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Link to comment
Vegas001 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Looking to go in October/early November to catch a Bruins game. Summer, the hotels are just out of my budget. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thank you for keeping us updated. Please let us know in this thread when you reschedule. Link to comment
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