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I've been trying Priceline every few days for the last 6 weeks. Was looking for 4* in the central areas (Boston Common - Theater District, Copley Square - Back Bay, Harbor Front- Aquarium, Quincy Market - Financial District, Waterfront - Convention Center )- no bites with bids up to $150 on repeated attempts. Deliberately omitted Boston Common - Theater District because didn't like one of the 4* in that zone. Added Airport zone - 4* - up to $140... (had previously gotten hotels there for $90)... no joy. Today tried 3* Copley Square - Back Bay... bid $150 - rejected and counterbid of ... wait for it... $222 (!) I figured this is a busy time of year. I don't mind walking / taking the T so decided to try the "Best Deal" zone of Cambrdige West - Harvard. Had recently added this area with bids of up to $130 with no luck. Success today with Hyatt Regency Cambridge @ $140 / night. Yes it's a little outside the city, but I'm very happy with the deal, having spent weeks trying to get one! Who knows, maybe I'll even cycle!! Total cost on Priceline $1,142 Total cost on Hyatt.com $2,349 Savings of $1200 for the week. Of course, I used the PRICELINE link. Happy bidding!

Have been trying for Boston for over a week now. Have bid up to $150 for downtown areas with no success. Got the Hilton at the airport which suits me fine. Started at $80, progressively increasing to $130 - same bid had been unsuccessful last week. It's relatively expensive - got it for less on a previous trip, but prices seem high around this time... And used the PRICELINE link :)