Priceline Hotel: 4* Boston (Downtown-Charleston) Hyatt Regency

[genechien]

Hi all, I've never bid for a hotel in Boston before so can you guys please suggest a strategy. I'm not quite sure what is reasonable so I'll say my max is $100 per night. I'm looking to stay in either Downtown, Cambridge, or Copley, in that order of preference. Thanks, Gene

[thereuare]

Your maximum bid is not likely enough for a 4* hotel... what is the best deal you're able to find for a 4* hotel thru conventional methods?

[genechien]

lets see...

$269 for Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge

$349 for Marriott in Copley

$266 for Hilton in Downtown

so i guess $100 won't cut it for a *4 hotel. what are the average rates for *3 and *4 hotels in those areas?

thanks,

gene

[thereuare]

what are the average rates for *3 and *4 hotels in those areas?

I'm not sure what you're asking... average rates thru what source? Priceline, the hotel website, etc??

[genechien]

I'm not sure what you're asking... average rates thru what source? Priceline, the hotel website, etc??

i'm sorry for the confusion. could you please suggest a strategy for *3 hotels in the downtown, cambridge, and copley area. top limit is $100. thanks, gene

[genechien]

haha sorry i got impatient and started bidding. i'm starting a new thread.

[genechien]

I was kinda puzzled by how to bid for Boston since it's my first time. I was fine staying at any of the areas with *4 hotels.

Started off with *4 in Cambridge at $100, rejected.

Added Airport zone at $102, rejected.

Added Downtown zone at $104, rejected.

Added Copley zone at $106, rejected.

Added Waterfront zone at $108, rejected.

Added rebid zone at $110, accepted.

I was surprised and kinda worried that a new *4 popped up in one of the rebid zones somehow. Thankfully I got the Hyatt Regency Downtown. I checked the website rates and their lowest priced rooms are $319 per night so I think I got a really good deal!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win!

I think you got an excellent deal.

Thank you for sharing it with the rest of the board.

Enjoy your stay.