jgg284 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 Had great success booking the NYC leg of this trip, now time to find an even better deal in Boston. We'd prefer the BB, Boston common area, but quincy would be fine also. There is a 4 1/2* quincy listed for $189 today, which I've narrowed down to the Intercontinental.I think it's a great deal, but I'd really like to try to get into the Back Bay Hotel or Nine Zero, but I may have to wait a while for a possible shot at those. There is also a Boston Common 4* listed right now for $240, which has all the signs of the W Hotel. I can currently get it for $259 on the other sites without any drama. Is there possibly another hotel that would match the following amenities with that high of a HW price?Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Laundry Facilities (self-service) <amenity names only please... not descriptions> High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.I don't know if 4th of July is a high boston time or not. It appears like it could be a soft hotel week. Thanks for any help.
jgg284 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Posted March 30, 2012 I just got an email from hotwire for a price drop. It included a 3* back bay with the following:Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. Laundry Facilities (self-service) <amenity names only please... not descriptions> High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. only 70% hotwire and 3.5 tripadvisor. Nothing on list matches. Any ideas??
thereuare Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Do you see this property offered when searching for 2adults/1child, as i'm only seeing it when searching for 2adults/0children.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
jgg284 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 You're right. I had followed the link in my email notification of a price drop, but it was for 2 adults only. It doesn't show up for the 2/1. Do you think its best to wait it out for cheaper listings. When checking the calendar of wins for last summer, it looked like the were some pretty good deals. I'll keep looking.Thanks for all your help
thereuare Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 I had followed the link in my email notification of a price drop...Please use the requested links on the board to begin your bidding/searches/purchase and not the links in any emails sent out by PRICELINE or HOTWIRE.Most of the wins in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins will be for double occupancy, and any time you're seeking more than double occupancy in a large city, it can have a dramatic effect on prices and also limit availability, so you're not really comparing apples-to-apples.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
jgg284 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Report Posted April 7, 2012 I usually use your link when searching, but since they emailed me with the price drop I did a quick check.Do you think it would be wise to wait a while for a price drop for july 4 booking, or get something sooner?
AaronJB Posted April 7, 2012 Report Posted April 7, 2012 Thank you for using the site's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, it's greatly appreciated. :)For July 4th and the surrounding period, I'd continue to be persistent and try to lock something in - rates for the Summer in a number of major cities have been at least a bit/moderately higher this year.
jgg284 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Posted April 11, 2012 Well now the $195 4 1/2* (Intercontinental?) is gone, replaced with a $265 4 1/2*. The tripadvisor rating is 4.5, and I think before it was 4.0. Maybe a different hotel? Hopefully I'll get another opportunity to get a 4* room under $200.
jgg284 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Posted April 12, 2012 The $194 hotel is back, but I'm still going to hold out a little longer. According to last years june/july win calendar, there were some pretty good deals that were purchased in april/may.
thereuare Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 Keep us updated on your any progress/developments and once you're ready to commit to a purchase let us know if we can be of further help.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
slruud Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 Book a cancellable backup via Lastminutetravel.com and take your time looking for a deal. LMT is offering the Marriott Copley Square for $147/nite or the Hilton Back Bay for $154/nite for above dates for the OP's criteria.
jgg284 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Posted April 13, 2012 Wow! Thank you so much. I just checked out the site, and if the photos are correct it's very easy to find the name of the hotel. Those two hotels are a great deal. I saw the refund policy, and it looks like they charge you for one night if you cancel.
slruud Posted April 13, 2012 Report Posted April 13, 2012 Wow! Thank you so much. I just checked out the site, and if the photos are correct it's very easy to find the name of the hotel. Those two hotels are a great deal. I saw the refund policy, and it looks like they charge you for one night if you cancel.Only if you cancel less than 3 days prior to your stay. Each hotel is a little different. I've cancelled plenty of times after I've gotten a better deal elsewhere.
jgg284 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Posted April 13, 2012 Do you cancel through lastminute or the hotel?
slruud Posted April 13, 2012 Report Posted April 13, 2012 Do you cancel through lastminute or the hotel?LMT. Give them a call. Sometimes they have cheaper rates if you call them rather than what's listed on the web site.
slruud Posted April 13, 2012 Report Posted April 13, 2012 Do you cancel through lastminute or the hotel?LMT. Give them a call. Sometimes they have cheaper rates if you call them rather than what's listed on the web site.
jgg284 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Posted April 15, 2012 I decided to give them a call. I was able to book the Hilton Back Bay for $134 a night. I don't know if I'll be able to beat that with anything on Hotwire, but I'll keep an eye out. They gave me the LMTClub membership for free. I'll most likely drop it after the first year when I saw the yearly fee. Thanks again for the tip.
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