foxadam Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 - want to be close to some cool bars / pubs- must be on Wed. May 10th- looking to spend under $170 per room- need two rooms at same hotel- onsite / local parking would be neededLooks like Boston is pretty pricey and has a lot of 4* zones (looks like only Brighton and Medford are good for rebids).Any suggestions on a bidding strategy? Zones to stay away from knowing that we want to go out that night? We have to be in Norwood the next day for business but would like one night 'IN the city'.Thanks,Adam
thereuare Posted May 2, 2006 Report Posted May 2, 2006 I don't know Boston well enough to say which zone(s) would be best for your individual needs, but most usually bid the Copley and the Downtown/Charlestown zones.If you know where you want to go in Boston you can use our Priceline Boston Map to see which hotels are near where you want to be and then look which hotels are near those places.I'm sure thenewbie or somebody else who knows the area will chime in once they see this thread.Once you confirm the zones you're willing to bid we'll be able to outline a strategy for your to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
foxadam Posted May 2, 2006 Author Report Posted May 2, 2006 Copley and Downtown are exactly what I'm looking for (after doing a bit more research).
thenewbie Posted May 2, 2006 Report Posted May 2, 2006 Looking at availability, 4* hotels seem to be sold out for your date.Would you consider the 3* Holiday Inn Select from EasyClickTravel (I believe they call it a 3.5*) for $161 plus taxes? It's walkable to the Faneuil Hall/ Quincy Market area (with restaurants & bars).I'll provide a strategy for Priceline shortly... I have a few things to check before suggesting a strategy.
thenewbie Posted May 2, 2006 Report Posted May 2, 2006 Boston has 3 areas which do not have 4* hotels. These are your rebid areas. If you have any questions on how to find them read priceline re-bidding explained, or ask us before bidding.Select 4* Downtown-Charlestown...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Copley...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Downtown-Charlestown and Copley...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...Bid $150.If this doesn't work, come back and we can give the 3* level a shot.
foxadam Posted May 4, 2006 Author Report Posted May 4, 2006 Thenewbie - thanks very much for your strategy - however no luck.Followed it to plan and it was rejected. Can I assume a 3* strategy would be identical (although lower costs)?The rebid zones (Brighton, Medford and South Boston) are all 1* - 2.5*'s.Thanks!a.
thenewbie Posted May 4, 2006 Report Posted May 4, 2006 Hotwire currently has a 3* QM/FD for $121/night. Working with that in mind, give the following a try:Select 3* Downtown-Charlestown...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Copley...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Downtown-Charlestown and Copley...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone 3...Bid $110.
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