Hotwire Hotel: 3.5* Boston (Back Bay-Copley Square) Hilton Back Bay

[richs52]

First post here!

I usually go the PRICELINE route for Hotels, bt this time I am traveling with a female friend and have the need for two beds. I know not to risk Priceline since they only guarantee one bed, so I thought I would give HOTWIRE a try. If I want to be assured two beds, should I select three people, even though it will just be the two of us? I am looking in Boston. Thanks.

[WillTravel]

Yes, you should get two beds, although one may be a sleeper sofa, and I think even a rollaway is possible. The bottom line is that you can demand to have sleeping accommodations for three people. So you could even choose two adults and a child, which is sometimes cheaper.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

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[richs52]

Thanks for the welcome and replies.

I am looking at Boston - Copley Square. The offer is 3.5 - Customer Favorite with Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, and Business Center. I suspect that it is the Hilton - Back Bay, which would be perfect, especially since I can put in for 3 people and get 2 beds.

Another question: I am looking for a single weeknight in April - Wednesday the 23rd. The rate I am offered is $125, and the lowest rate on the Hilton site is $189, not too far off. Should I wait to see if the Hotwire price goes down in the next few weeks, or lock it in now?

OR, would any of you take a chance and use Priceline, and pray for two beds at checkin. I've had good luck getting two beds when I've needed them with Priceline bids, especially during a lower time (which Hilton's $189 rate hints at). I know it's risky, just asking for opinions. Thanks!

[thereuare]

Should I wait to see if the Hotwire price goes down in the next few weeks, or lock it in now?

HOTWIRE only shows the lowest priced hotel at each star level in a given zone. Assuming the ID of the Hilton is correct, what if while you're waiting for the price to drop a little another hotel offers a lower price than the one currently offered and this hotel no longer appears for your dates? What if the price goes up rather than down?

would any of you take a chance and use Priceline, and pray for two beds at checkin... I know it's risky

It is risky, but a risk only you (and your friend) can decide if you should take. How much would your trip be ruined if you had to share a bed? How much would you need to save to make the risk worthwhile? If you saved $10/nite (each?) and ended up with a room with only one bed, would it have been worth it? If the savings were $20/nite? $30? If the risk is worth it at some level, then adjust your maximum bid downward and give it a try, but if you really dont' want to share a bed, then HOTWIRE is probably the better option. The HOTWIRE rate is about 1/3 off, so it's certainly not a bed deal.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your purchases.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[richs52]

Thank you for your suggestions. I went ahead and booked, using the HOTWIRE link you provided. Here are the details:

Hilton - Boston Back Bay

4/23 One Night

Offer $125 - $147 including tax and fees.

Thank you again!

Rich

[thereuare]

Congratualtions on your success!

Glad to hear you received the hotel you were expecting and are happy with the results.

Thanks for sharing your outcome with the board and for using our HOTWIRE link to begin your purchase.

Enjoy your stay.