Priceline Hotel: 4* Boston (Downtown - Charlestown) Onyx Hotel

[Skippy_TX]

Had a buddy get a room at the Wyndam after bidding $75 4* on multiple zones (not sure which ones) and getting a counter for $97 that he took.

I had no such luck. Tried getting a 4* for $80 in Copley zone, $85 with Cambridge added, Free rebid at $90 (South boston), Free rebid $95 (Medford), and finally threw in Downtown thinking the Wyndam would be a lock. No go. Plenty of time to try again in 72 hours.

Anything that you would have done differently? Copley is preferred zone, hotel@MIT would be OK, and I guess I'll settle for downtown if I have to. Nothing but 4* in Copley makes it interesting, and some of the 3*'s in Cambridge and Downtown are unattractive for various reasons.

[thereuare]

When did your friend book the Wyndham?

For a back-up, how about the Radisson for $119/nite thru QUIKBOOK?

HOTWIRE has a 3* offering for $97/nite which looks to be iether the Radisson or Park Plaza (of course this in not refundable/cancellable so can't be used as a back-up)

[Skippy_TX]

My friend got a winning bid on the Wyndam about 30 minutes before my bidding session, which is why I was surprised that I didn't get it for $95, considering he went to $97 after a $75 bid with a $22 add-on counter offer.

Thanks for the tips on the alternatives.

[Skippy_TX]

Bidding history to get the Onyx:

$90 Copley, rejected

$95 Added Downtown, rejected

Started new bid

$100 Copley, Cambridge, rejected

$101 Copley, Cambridge, added Downtown

$105 Copley, Cambridge, Downtown, added Medford - accepted

I haven't heard of the Onyx before...doesn't look like a bad location.

[thenewbie]

You got a decent price on that hotel, as it's about $135 on hotwire and $179 direct. Enjoy your weekend in Boston!

[thereuare]

Thanks for posting and sharing your win with the rest of the board.

Enjoy your stay.