My first A's-game

by R14 on Aug 4, 2005 1:57 AM PDT Comment 6 comments

Because I live in the Netherlands I have never been able to see the A's play. Bobby Crosby, Huston Street and Kirk Saarloos have played a tournament here during their college-years but that about as close as I can get to the real deal over here. But that's about to change. I have been able to get some tickets for two games in September in Boston so I'm flying over to witness the hot streak myself. Is anyone else going to these games? I booked the flight already but I'm still looking for a hotel. Does anybody have some tips?

R14

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Hotels in Boston

Hotels in Boston are fairly expensive. You don't necessarily have to have a hotel in downtown Boston as the T (local subway) is reasonably extensive and cheap There are a couple of T stops right near Fenway park so take the T to the game. Unless you plan to travel a long ways I would not get a car. While you are in Boston I'd also check out some of the historical sites (the American Revolutionary War basically started in Boston). You can see the Boston Commons, the Old North Church, Paul Reveres workshop, and much more.

by skwid on Aug 4, 2005 7:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Priceline! But before you use it, read...

...http://p070.ezboard.com/bpricelineandexpediabidding

This site has great advice on how to make the most of Priceline, inc. lists of hotels that are likely to come up in the Boston area.

http://p070.ezboard.com/fpricelineandexpediabiddingboston

I'd try for a 4 star (some of the 3 stars sound not so nice). 4 stars in the airport area seem to go for $65-75 per night. Downtown they cost more like $85 per night. You can spend a bit less if you're willing to risk a less nice hotel.

But whatever you do, be sure to read the FAQ first! FYI, once you figure out the system (esp. "free" rebids"), Medford & South Boston are your free re-bid areas (if you're bidding for a 3 or 4 star hotel). E-mail me if you have questions.

"I'm a lexicon devil with a battered brain."--Darby Crash

by lexdevil on Aug 4, 2005 8:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another site

Biddingfortravel.com has a list of all the hotels in the various star and location categories, and you can see how much people have paid for the hotels.

Back Bay is the closest area to Fenway, and there are several good hotels there and lots of shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

by sslinger on Aug 4, 2005 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The links above...

...are to Bidding for Travel. That site is fantastic.

"I'm a lexicon devil with a battered brain."--Darby Crash

by lexdevil on Aug 4, 2005 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boston hotels

Decent deals lately at http://www.easyclicktravel.com.

Before you book somewhere check tripadvisor.com.

by Mark H on Aug 4, 2005 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll be at the games in boston

I'm going to two of the four, I don't know which two offhand, my friend has the tickets.

and I recommend not staying in boston, its expensive. stay somewhere just outside of it and take the T and get off at the fenway station. It's a nice 10 minute walk from the station. Also, eat before the game, food is rediculously expensive, and the beer is watered down to have 1/3 the alcohol content. dont know if they do that at other parks, but they do it here.

by takingbackzito75 on Aug 5, 2005 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs