Priceline Hotel: 4* Boston (Quincy Market-Faneuil Hall-Financial) Hyatt Financial

[ericawatford]

I need a room for one night on 9/2. I would normally book early considering it's a holiday weekend, but I understand that the better deals are found closer to the arrival date.

I am not familiar with the city at all, but after looking at the maps on Priceline, it seems like the ideal areas are Harborfront, Copley Square, and Quincy Market. The highest I am willing to go is around $150 for the night, before taxes... Are there any hints/tips/suggestions for booking? I understand the re-bidding process... I think my unfamiliarity of the city is making this a bit more difficult for me. Thank you for helping!

[AaronJB]

I definitely do not think that it's too early to book early Sept. What would be your desired star rating? The most popular zones in Boston are Copley and Quincy, followed in third by Harborfront. Are any listings of interest showing on HOTWIRE?

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[thereuare]

The most popular and centrally located zones in Boston are Copley Square and Quincy Market. I'd look at the PRICELINE map and confirm if either/both of these would work for your plans.

HOTWIRE has a 4.5* property in the Quincy Market zone which appears to be very highly rated for $148/nite, which is within your budget and perhaps of interest?

Let us know your thoughts regarding the PRICELINE zones above, or the HOTWIRE property, and how you'd like to proceed.

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[gmetz]

The more I talk to various people, it seems the best time to book labor day in Boston is ASAP. With all of the colleges, that is move in weekend and it can get a little hairy getting a hotel last minute. I plan on booking my room soon, once my GF can confirm she has off from work. Best of luck to you.

[wxworkoff]

Hey guys,

I'll run over and post this on the other board as well, but I thought it was relevant to this discussion. I'm also going to be in Boston for Labor Day, and just won a Priceline bid for the Holiday Inn Beacon Hill (3*, Quincy/Financial District zone) for 9/1 and 9/2 for $130 a night, came out $310 total with the taxes and fees. I've been staying on this, bidding every day for about 2 weeks straight, and this is the only breakthrough. Rates have been rising on other travel sites, including Hotwire, so I felt the urge to act quickly. Not the fanciest hotel, but in a good location and will probably work for you if you if you're not looking for luxury.

I originally bid $120, moving up $5 a bid while dropping down from a 4* to 3.5* and eventually a 3* (I added a few throwaway zones in there during the rebidding process as well).

I figured this might help since its under your $150 budget. Literally just booked it about 2 hours ago.

[apthotel]

it isn't simply because it is labor day weekend. Boston has been heating up since the last few months as far as rentals and hotel rates go (may be signs of economic recovery leading the nation). I am seeing 3* suburban hotels with $100 price tags on hotwire.

[ericawatford]

Thanks for all of the feedback-it was really helpful! I just secured a bid on Priceline for one night at the rate of $132. Thank you!!!

[ericawatford]

I started bidding at $85/night and worked up by $5-$8 increments, keeping the 4*. Finally won at $132. I am pleased with this result considering the time of year.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Superb deal for this Hyatt property! Hope you are looking forward to your stay.

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.