Priceline Hotel: Hotels in Boston - October 2013

[bostonbound2013]

Hi,

my husband and I are planning a trip to Boston in October. We'll be arriving October 11 and leave October 15. We've been looking for hotels for some time and don't seem to be having much luck. I've used Hotwire before, but never Priceline. Will $120 a night get us a decent hotel? We aren't looking for a lot of amenities, just nice and clean and centrally located. Where do I start? What to I do? Please help! Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Unfortunately, rates are high for these date/s and - while worth trying - $120 looks unlikely for the core areas of Boston for these date/s. Which zone/s would be acceptable and what would be your desired minimum star rating?

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

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[bostonbound2013]

Hi,

Thank you for your help. We are looking to stay as close to Boston as possible, but interested in other areas such as Cambridge. Basically as long as the subway/train is within walking distance, we'll be happy.

PRICELINE and HOTWIRE

(I hope I did the links right!)

[thereuare]

What is the minimum star rating you're seeking for this trip, as unfortunately current rates are somewhat high and $120 may not likely go very far.

The 'problem' with Boston (besides the fact that they don't have a lot of hotel rooms for a city its size which can cause spikes in rates with just a little change in demand) is that the 'core downtown' zones are geographically small and generally provide very good access to the subway... but once you get outside of the 'downtown' the zones become very large and the subway stations further and further spread out, which makes it difficult to ensure that you're within walking distance of a train station.

Using MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable hotel that is close to a T station?

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