Priceline Hotel: 4* Boston (Downtown Boston - Harbor Front) Omni Parker House

[boywonderto]

Just reporting failed bids.  The dates is still pretty far out so will keep trying and report further.

 

On April 15, bid from $120 up to $150, no luck 

On March 31, bid from $120 up to $140, no luck

On March 28, bid from $120 up to $150, no luck

 

Of course, any suggestions welcome.

 

Used and will continue to use betterbidding PRICELINE link.

[AaronJB]

What would be your desired max bid per night for this stay? Unfortunately, rates are certainly on the high side for this period.

 

Thanks for remembering to return to BetterBidding and using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

[thereuare]

At current rates i think you'll likely need to be in the $225 area to be successful at a 3.5* or higher in one of the two zones you mention.

 

You may want to search RefundableRates.com to find a hotel to use as a back-up reservation, as for a city of its size, Boston does not have that many hotels rooms.  If there is something driving up demand (and prices) and hotels sell-out, you may not see a drop in price closer to your dates... having a refundable back-up ensures you have a room, let's you know the price you're trying to beat, and gives you the flexibility to cancel/re-book should something better come along.

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

Keep us updated on your progress and let us know how we can be of further help along the way.

[boywonderto]

Tried further on April 17, bid from $130 to $160, no luck. 

 

I would ideally like to limit my bid to about $160.  I see that there are successful bids around ~$140 on the few days after, but I also know that the Thursday night in my dates is keeping the average price high.  I may just bid the Friday/Saturday in hope of scoring a good deal, and then pay stiffer price for Thursday...

 

I have booked a backup plan of some sort.

[thereuare]

Where, and how much, is your back-up reservation?

 

Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

[boywonderto]

I noticed there was a 4* option showing up in PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals in Downtown Boston - Harbor Front Area for quite a bit cheaper than options in Back Bay-Copley or Boston Common.  Then I realized Omni Parker House is located right at the boarder of the Downtown zone and Boston Common zones.  I changed tactic to only bid the two weekend nights and added Downtown to the mix.  Started from $110 using free rebids, and ended up with $130.

 

    Omni Parker House
    Check-in:Fri, May 6, 2016 - After 03:00 PM
    Check-out:Sun, May 8, 2016 - 12:00 PM

    Offer price:    $130.00/night
    Number of rooms:    1 room
    Number of nights:    2 nights
    Room subtotal:    $260.00
    Taxes & fees:    $48.68
    Total charged:    $308.68
    Savings:    You saved 33%*

 

A slight saving. Listed price is going for $194 and PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal is going for $138. I guess Omni Parker flips between both those two zones. Now just need to land something for the Thursday night (now going for $234). Used the PRICELINE link all along.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Nicely done!  Glad to see you're pleased with the results and received a nice discount vs. a regular rate purchase.

Thank you for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your purchase and sharing your win, helping us update the Priceline Hotel List with the new zone for this property.

 

If you would like help with, or to report a win for, the additional nite needed please start a NEW TOPIC.

Enjoy this leg of your stay.