Priceline Hotel: Boston in October

[Blueskies]

Hi

We are looking for a 4* for Mon 23rd and Tues 24th October 06.

I think we will stick to the Downtown or Copley zones as we want to have easy access to the sites (considering Cambridge too). Have not tried yet as it is so far out IMO. Flights are set but there is a bit of flexibility as we are staying Sun 22nd in Cape Cod area (will make cancellable booking for Courtyard at Hyannis via your Marriott link) and wondered if there was any merit in staying outside the city for another night and then just stay one night in the city. We will be hiring a car to drive up from NYC and will drop it off when we get to Boston. Conventional rates seem high at the moment. There are 4 of us (parents and 2 adult sized teen boys) so if we use priceline we will need to get two rooms. There doesn't seem to be a lot of places have family suites in Boston.

Any views? The Newbie is a local. yes? I know 2 nights is not long but we will return on another visit.

thanks in advance.

Blueskies

[thenewbie]

If you are looking to do 2 or 3 days worth of sightseeing in Boston, you'd be better off staying in one hotel for both nights.

Rates are slightly higher for these dates and Hotwire currently doesn't have any spectacular deals. How much are you looking to spend? I'll see if there is anything that would be good as a back-up reservation.

[Blueskies]

Thanks for your quick reply. I guess around $350 for 2 rooms is what I would like to pay (or less).

From what I have seen so far the Doubletree downtown and Cambridge have the best rates from PL hotels. We have AAA membership and Hilton Gold passport (if that is relevant).

Is there a T stop at the World trade center yet? I note that the Westin Copley has 2 Q +sofa bed which would be great - only problem is the price $464 +tax (YUK!)

I will probably try Priceline for NY 2 nights but I know the area and I am comfortable with bidding there and already have a decent rate which is cancellable. I just don't know where to start.

[thenewbie]

Thanks for your quick reply. I guess around $350 for 2 rooms is what I would like to pay (or less).

$350 total or $350 per night?

Hotwire currently is showing 4* over $200 per night, which would make it difficult to get 2 rooms for both nights under $350 total.

Is there a T stop at the World trade center yet?

Yes, it is serviced by the Silver Line

[Blueskies]

That would be $350 per night not in total.

I had a quick look at the T map. Which stops are nearest the areas tourists normally want to be? Downtown crossing?

Thanks

Blueskies

[thenewbie]

Boston is the walking city, so many T stops are good for the tourist areas.

Someone else found this goole map w/ stops listed: http://www.thrall.net/maps/mbta.html

Here's a quick list:

Boston Common - Boylston or Park St Station [both America's oldest subway stations]

Downtown Crossing Stores - Downtown Crossing

Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market - Gov't Center or State St

Fenway Park - Kenmore or Fenway

Beacon Hill - Charles/MGH or Park St

North End - Haymarket or North Station

[thenewbie]

Not sure if you've been able to find anything, but here is a decent back-up reservation for 10/23 - 10/25.

Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge has Double Queen rooms for $205 which can hold 4 people. The hotel has good reviews, and is only about 2 blocks from the Lechmere subway station to take you into downtown Boston.

[Blueskies]

I will check it out. Thanks for your help.

Blueskies