Priceline Hotel: Boston - 8/18-8/20 - $90?

[eas55]

I am brand new to this site, but have read the information about re-bidding and *think* that I understand. I am trying to find a hotel room in Boston (we are very flexible on stars and location - will stay in Fenway, Harbor Front, Waterfront, Cambridge, Copley Square, or Quincy) for $90 or less per night. However, no matter what I try, I can't find anything, so I think I may be doing something wrong. Any tips?

Star levels available (not sure if I am supposed to list highest or lowest for each area, so I am listing both):

Boston - Harbor Front: 4* best deal - 2.5*

Boston - Waterfront: 4* best deal - 3*

Cambridge - all levels of star ratings are available (lists 3.5* as best deal)

Copley Square - all levels of star ratings are available (lists 4* as best deal)

Fenway - 1*

Quincy Market - 4* (best deal) - 2*

Any tips?

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

What star level were you bidding when you placed the $90 bids?

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[eas55]

I started with 2 stars. I am not clear on the best way to start bidding I guess.

[thereuare]

So you have bid 2* and included all acceptable zones up to your maximum bid of $90? If so, your options come down to:

-wait it out and try again, hoping for lower priced inventory to be released

-raise your maximum bid

-include additional zones

With the above noted, i'll also add that we typically don't recommend the lower star rated hotels in big cities as the quality can vary greatly. Do you have any flexibility in your budget?

Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.

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