It just occurred to me to check with AAA (American Automobile
Association) of which I am a member. You need to be a member to get
rate discounts of about 20% but you can still use their web site to
search for hotels carrying the AAA recommendation (hotels are rated with
from 1-5 diamonds). The least expensive AAA recommended hotel I found
in downtown Boston is a 2 diamond hotel, Best Western Plus Roundhouse
Suites at 891 Massachusettts Ave. They have rooms available on the 15th
& 16th.
<http://www.res99.com/hotel/10027867-11270742M.html?ses=7fd337bc25eff948669a14bf6d30220f&unps=y&lrp=ea4bea>
You can read reviews here which are generally positive:
<http://www.res99.com/hotel/10027867-11270742T.html?ses=7fd337bc25eff948669a14bf6d30220f&unps=y&lrp=ea4bea>
The best rate Alice might be eligible for is probably $179. But be
aware that the stated rates are not inclusive of taxes and fees which
may add another 15%.
Perhaps these search related links will time out. If so you can do your
own. The links above are the result of a search originating with my own
local chapter of AAA. Use this link and enter 13760 for the zip code
which will take you to the Southern New York chapter of AAA.
<http://www.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/ZipCode.woa/wa/route>
Good luck,
Chuck Norcutt
On 7/10/2012 9:12 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> Hi, Phillipe. Although I used to live about 10 miles just north of
> Boston the only hotel I've ever stayed in the Boston area is The Charles
> Hotel in Cambridge (north and across the river from Boston). The home
> of Harvard, MIT, etc. But The Charles is not a budget hotel. I just
> checked and the minimum room rate is $299/night. I wouldn't have paid
> to stay in The Charles myself but my prospective employer did when I was
> first interviewed for my job. The company I worked for then was right
> across the street.
>
> Then I thought that if Alice is willing to ride the subway (called the
> "T" in Boston) she might be able to go outside the city to find a
> cheaper rate. I'm very familiar with riding the "Red Line" which has
> its northern terminus at "Alewife Station" on the north side of
> Cambridge. I checked to see if there was a cheaper hotel near the
> station and there is. It's called the "Best Western Plus Hotel Tria"
> and is about 1/2 mile walk from the station. Still not cheap at $180
> per night but better than $299.
>
> But it appears that perhaps there is some event going on in Boston in
> mid-August. I tried to make reservations at both hotels for Aug 15 and
> 16 and no rooms are available at either hotel for that period. But the
> week before and week after do have rooms available. I don't know what
> event (if any) is going on in mid August but if her travel date is
> flexible she might find better availability and price.
>
> If traveling the "T" outside the city to find a cheaper room is
> acceptable here is a map for the "T". She could find the line and
> station nearest to where she'll be working and then use Google to search
> for hotels near the stations on whatever line she chooses. For example,
> I found the Best Western Plus Hotel Tria by searching Google for [hotels
> near Alewife station]
> <http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/>
> For more travel info in the Boston areas see the MBTA's home page.
> Anything you want to know about rail, bus, subway or boat travel in and
> around Boston is right here: <http://www.mbta.com/>
>
> ps: Boston is a very safe city. It's quite small and compact and
> considered a "walking city" since one can easily walk to many
> destinations. Riding the "T" is also quite safe.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 7/9/2012 5:46 PM, philippe.amard wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Alice is flying to Boston on August 15th for a couple of days and
>> would like to have advice on (possibly cheap) hotels. She'll be there
>> for the job - on a budget - and I'd like her to be safe ...
>>
>> You may reply off list using her address and/or mine.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Philippe
>>
>
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