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    sheri zonasheri zona Makai Side Posts: 356
    I just booked the Commonwealth for 2 nights now since I won the HOB tickets - on Expedia it was $900 incl tax and fees.
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    IndifferenceIndifference Posts: 2,647
    rbhester said:

    fanofzs said:

    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advice as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />

    I'm staying there too if you need a bodyguard for the walk.
    Walk is fine. Yes, worst case grab a pint after the show and then take taxi/uber.

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    pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,820
    Any have any positive/negative experiences with Priceline Express Deals?
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    duffmannduffmann PHILLY Posts: 475
    edited July 2016
    pledgeagrievance said:

    Any have any positive/negative experiences with Priceline Express Deals?

    I've used an ED in Times Square $99 a night! Unbelievable price, no problems...it ended up being the Sheraton
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    belthookbelthook Bergen County, NJ Posts: 98
    a5pj said:

    I got the inn at longwood medical, nice quick walk to fenway, hotel looked pretty decent too.

    I got the same place.
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    gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,401
    pledgeagrievance said:

    Any have any positive/negative experiences with Priceline Express Deals?

    If you do a little research, compare the amenities listed on ED with what hotel lists and go to http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/23312/BOSTON-HOTELS-LIST#.V4eOf7grLNM you will have a pretty good idea what you're getting.
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    pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,820
    gotthebottle said:

    pledgeagrievance said:

    Any have any positive/negative experiences with Priceline Express Deals?

    If you do a little research, compare the amenities listed on ED with what hotel lists and go to http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/23312/BOSTON-HOTELS-LIST#.V4eOf7grLNM you will have a pretty good idea what you're getting.
    Thanks. I looked at the list and didn't mind any of the hotels I would have got. Ended up with Westin Copley House. Looks nice
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,930
    rbhester said:

    fanofzs said:

    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advice as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />

    I'm staying there too if you need a bodyguard for the walk.
    As long as you are OK with the walk that area is pretty safe. Be aware of your surroundings of course but there will be plenty of people around and you should be fine.
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    rbhesterrbhester Posts: 212
    JimmyV said:

    rbhester said:

    fanofzs said:

    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advice as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />

    I'm staying there too if you need a bodyguard for the walk.
    As long as you are OK with the walk that area is pretty safe. Be aware of your surroundings of course but there will be plenty of people around and you should be fine.
    Thanks for the info! I don't mind walking. What is it, about a 25 minute walk you guess?

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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,930
    rbhester said:

    JimmyV said:

    rbhester said:

    fanofzs said:

    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advice as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />

    I'm staying there too if you need a bodyguard for the walk.
    As long as you are OK with the walk that area is pretty safe. Be aware of your surroundings of course but there will be plenty of people around and you should be fine.
    Thanks for the info! I don't mind walking. What is it, about a 25 minute walk you guess?

    Just about, yeah. Half hour max.
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    rbhesterrbhester Posts: 212
    JimmyV said:

    rbhester said:

    JimmyV said:

    rbhester said:

    fanofzs said:

    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advice as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />

    I'm staying there too if you need a bodyguard for the walk.
    As long as you are OK with the walk that area is pretty safe. Be aware of your surroundings of course but there will be plenty of people around and you should be fine.
    Thanks for the info! I don't mind walking. What is it, about a 25 minute walk you guess?

    Just about, yeah. Half hour max.
    Perfect, I appreciate the info.
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,930
    rbhester said:

    JimmyV said:

    rbhester said:

    JimmyV said:

    rbhester said:

    fanofzs said:

    Hey Bostonians. Question for you. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the Fenway shows. Is this walk to and from doable and safe at night? I imagine the path up Commonwealth Avenue along the university is best. Need advice as I will be with the Mrs.

    Worst case, hopefully we can cab it. Thanks!imagephoto Hyatt to Fenway_zpsiwr8o4t2.jpg" />

    I'm staying there too if you need a bodyguard for the walk.
    As long as you are OK with the walk that area is pretty safe. Be aware of your surroundings of course but there will be plenty of people around and you should be fine.
    Thanks for the info! I don't mind walking. What is it, about a 25 minute walk you guess?

    Just about, yeah. Half hour max.
    Perfect, I appreciate the info.
    No problem. Happy to help.
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    mwplummwplum Posts: 1,510
    pledgeagrievance said:

    gotthebottle said:

    pledgeagrievance said:

    Any have any positive/negative experiences with Priceline Express Deals?

    If you do a little research, compare the amenities listed on ED with what hotel lists and go to http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/23312/BOSTON-HOTELS-LIST#.V4eOf7grLNM you will have a pretty good idea what you're getting.
    Thanks. I looked at the list and didn't mind any of the hotels I would have got. Ended up with Westin Copley House. Looks nice
    How much was it?
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    pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,820
    I paid $862 for 3 nights
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    samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Found a couple of friends to split a hotel with in Brookline, 17 min walk from the park. Still super $$ for me, but this trip is all about the memories, and I'm excited everything is set in stone :)
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    the_donthe_don Posts: 512
    For anyone still looking, if you are okay with shared bathrooms, Anthony's Townhouse is on Beacon Street, about a 10 min. walk to Fenway and they have rooms at $98/night with tax. I just cancelled my old booking and booked here.
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    mwplummwplum Posts: 1,510
    Anyone recently book a hotel for a reasonable price? As a Canadian, having to pay about 1.3 times the price, I am astounded by the going rates! Went to Boston in 2008 and pricelined the Back Bay Hilton for like $80/night. Same hotel is now like $450 per!
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    my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    edited July 2016
    What does the airbnb situation look like? I'm guessing it's ugly as well?
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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,537
    mwplum said:

    Anyone recently book a hotel for a reasonable price? As a Canadian, having to pay about 1.3 times the price, I am astounded by the going rates! Went to Boston in 2008 and pricelined the Back Bay Hilton for like $80/night. Same hotel is now like $450 per!

    Which dates are you looking to reserve?
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    a5pja5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,859
    belthook said:

    a5pj said:

    I got the inn at longwood medical, nice quick walk to fenway, hotel looked pretty decent too.

    I got the same place.
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    Pete2116Pete2116 Posts: 19
    Just booked the Godfrey Hotel for Friday night
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    zevilonezevilone Posts: 339
    lots of tourism this time of year, everything downtown is expensive
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    DSTRUBDSTRUB Posts: 290
    I found Airbnb studio about 1.9 miles away. Long walk or a short Uber. Around $109/night
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    RE4790RE4790 Posts: 795
    mwplum said:

    Anyone recently book a hotel for a reasonable price? As a Canadian, having to pay about 1.3 times the price, I am astounded by the going rates! Went to Boston in 2008 and pricelined the Back Bay Hilton for like $80/night. Same hotel is now like $450 per!

    This is one of the reasons it's important to join loyalty clubs if you travel a lot (in or outside of PJ). Points made 3 nights at this hotel run $0 for me.

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    kid canadakid canada Toronto Posts: 443
    prljamgirl said:

    Booked at Boston Park Plaza, $209/night, seems like it isn't too bad a distance. Looks nice. Hopefully it is!!

    Staying there as well...though supposedly there's a newer section that's renovated which is really nice and an older section which is not (and I'm guessing the cheaper rooms like yours and mine are not gonna be in the renovated section).
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    SP218311SP218311 Boston, MA Posts: 170
    kid canada said:

    prljamgirl said:

    Booked at Boston Park Plaza, $209/night, seems like it isn't too bad a distance. Looks nice. Hopefully it is!!

    Staying there as well...though supposedly there's a newer section that's renovated which is really nice and an older section which is not (and I'm guessing the cheaper rooms like yours and mine are not gonna be in the renovated section).
    Just call the hotel and request that you be placed in the renovated section. They should be able to accommodate your request this far in advance. Good luck!
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    Fixer13Fixer13 Posts: 192
    Booked a room at the Verb hotel around when tix were released. Wanted to be close to the park. Taking the train with a concert buddy from Portland, Maine on Sunday morning for Fenway 2. Boston is going to explode with PJ mania that weekend. Can't fucking wait.
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    mwplummwplum Posts: 1,510
    100 Pacer said:

    mwplum said:

    Anyone recently book a hotel for a reasonable price? As a Canadian, having to pay about 1.3 times the price, I am astounded by the going rates! Went to Boston in 2008 and pricelined the Back Bay Hilton for like $80/night. Same hotel is now like $450 per!

    Which dates are you looking to reserve?
    Sorry, just saw this now! Am looking for the 4th checking out in the 8th
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    PillowPantsPillowPants Posts: 4,873
    DSTRUB said:

    I found Airbnb studio about 1.9 miles away. Long walk or a short Uber. Around $109/night

    be careful... 1.9 miles in the wrong direction isn't a great part of town

    but... as long as you're not strolling the streets at night you should be fine

    just be aware
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    ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,586
    i booked an airbnb by northeastern for $190. looks to be an easy enough walk to fenway. any info. on that area would be great.
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