Priceline Hotel: 4* Boston (Quincy Market - Financial District) Hilton Boston Financial District

[Bjamesphotos]

Coming in on redeye flight 5/6. Not familiar with Boston but do know we want to be close to the T for site seeing. Need to get the best possible hotel in the $90-$100 range. Any suggestions as to zones and bidding strategy

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

We can certainly help you try, but i suspect your budget will not be enough for these dates. There are a LOT of universities and colleges in the area and this is the beginning of graduation season (as well as other possible events/conventions taking place in the area) and it causes a substantial spike in hotel rates.

What is the best rate you're able to find thru traditional booking channels for this trip (try MAPS and HOTELS.com or any other sources you wish)

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. (please click each of these links before replying)

Thanks.

[Bjamesphotos]

Bidding strategy Boston 5/6-5/10

So tried almost every day for a week now to book a 3 to 3.5 in Boston using rebid areas and prices ranging from $85 to $135 and have had no luck at all. I am sticking to Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Harbor Front, Convention Center, Back Bay, and Quincy Market for our first time visit to Boston. Any suggestions?

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread, and use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future bidding, searches and travel purchases.

Please click each of the links above and then reply to this thread, we'll then take a look at rates for your dates.

Thanks.

[Bjamesphotos]

I didnt get any assistance with the original post thus I've created a new one. I am using the links as directed. I am also using rebid zones. While there may be a convention or two none of the area college graduations occur during this time period. I went so far this morning as to bid all the way up to $175 for a 3/3.5/4 in Capmbridge, Aquarium, Financial, Waterfront, Theatre, Hill. Copley, and so on.

[thereuare]

What is the best rate you're able to find thru traditional booking channels for this trip...

Have you researched rates for this trip as i think you will be surprised by what you find.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[Bjamesphotos]

Im not sure what events there are but I do see a spike in rates for Tuesday & Wednesday. I am at the poin t now where I just want a hotel near a T stop that will get me into the tourist areas. We're not "scared" travelers so lower star ratings dont matter as much. Any suggestions on specific areas outside of downtown? I see the Shearton 4 Points a lot and the Best Western TLC but dont know the public transit well enough to pull the trigger.

[thereuare]

...I do see a spike in rates for Tuesday & Wednesday.

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Bjamesphotos]

If I bid on say the first 3 days of our trip am I guaranteed the option for extra nights? I could move hotels if necessary but would rather not if I can help it.

[Bjamesphotos]

After a week of bidding I split my stay and got the first 3 days here. Now I'll work on the last 2 days.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your (partial) success!

Hope you're pleased with the results for this leg of your trip. For help with, or to report a win for, the balance of your stay please start a NEW TOPIC.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.