mgenie Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm visiting boston for 3 days with my wife and we want easy access to the tourist areas by subway/foot. The Saturday seems really expensive.I've tried bidding 235$/night for 3.5* in Quincy, Beacon Hill, Harbor Front, Back BayI also tried 4* for 235$/night in Boston Common, Cambridge EastI avoided 3.5* in Boston Common because I do not want the Boston Park Plaza Hotel And Towers because I'm not impressed with the reviews. I'm willing to go a bit higher (250$ maybe?) but I don't think it will get me anywhere.When bidding under the Cambridge East zone, Priceline seems to guarantee a guest rating of 8+ for every star level (down to 2*). I have no problem with a lower star rating for a clean property, if I can easily get the subway to downtown and a good night's sleep (for instance the Hampton Inn Boston seems reasonable). It seems like the hotels in this area fit the bill.So, I was thinking of bidding 2* in Cambridge East. Does this sound reasonable and how should I bid?Thanks! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Would you have any interest in splitting your stay? The 13th-15th are still expensive, but somewhat better as there's a 4.5* in Back Bay-Copley on HOTWIRE for $218 for 10/13-15 separately.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
mgenie Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I see another 3* in Beacon Hill for the Saturday for 305$. So if I split it that way, it will average out to 247$. So this appears to be the cheapest option. The Hampton Inn Boston (2*) is about the same price for the 3 days (cancellable rate on priceline). I guess I have to decide whether it's worth changing hotels for the fancier place on sunday/monday.Thanks for the advice. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Let us know what you decide and how we can be of further help.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
mgenie Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thanks...I ended up going with hotwire for the last two days. The price went down today, and I paid 188$US/night + fees (Hotel Commonwealth). The saturday prices keep going up, so I booked the Saturday on Hotwire for 293$ + fees (fees were very high -- 25%), but still cheaper than anywhere else i could find (the 2* properties are gone). I got the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill.I will post my wins in the Hotwire section. Excited to stay at the Commonwealth.. hopefully the govt. shutdown will be over by then (coming from Canada). Link to comment
mgenie Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 approximately 457$ total including fees for 2 nights in Back Bay: 10/13/2013 to 10/15/2013Free InternetSmoke Free RoomsFitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-Speed Internet AccessSpa ServicesAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafIn-room accessibilityAccessible bathroomRoll-in shower Link to comment
yellowdog Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thank you for sharing your result with the board!Also thanx for reporting this new amenity combo to the BetterBidding Hotwire Hotel ListEnjoy your stay.Please use the board's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your purchases and searchesYellowdog. Link to comment
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