HOTEL in Port Chester

[bold992006]

I'll throw in my 2 cents as someone who has lived in Boston for over 12 years and has spent many a NYE out in Boston.  Get the hotel closer.  If at all possible get the hotel as close to the venue as possible.  Boston is a absolute nightmare on NYE as far as transportation goes.  First of all the Agganis is on the Green line which is one of the worst lines.  The train goes above ground to get to the Agganis and there are just crowds and crowds of drunk people trying to get on before and after.   On a normal night getting a cab around that area especially after a Red Sox game or something is hard to do.  Cabs in Boston are expensive and there are not a ton of them..not like NYC.  staying in cambridge will probably end up costing you more after you factor in cab rides and that is if you can even get one after the show.   Traffic is going to be gridlock...because that is how Boston is all the time and only worse on NYE.

[bold992006]

Also factor in that there are a bunch of bars/clubs around the Agganis area.   Tons of people are going to be trying to get cabs.  There are also other music venues, The Paradise which is a short walk from the Agganis, who will also get a pretty big name act for their NYE show so you will be battling those people trying to get a cab or the Train as well.

Copley wouldn't be a so bad but I would highly suggest not staying in Cambridge.  That hotel is in an area with nothing near it besides Biotech companies.   Very few people will be in that area on NYE which means getting a cab from there will be very difficult.  If there are rooms at the Brookline one I would say that is absolutely your best bet and worth paying the extra $.

[Northern Neighbour]

Thanks for the insights Bold.  I'll write these things down when I have options settled for Boston and then the group can decide.

And if people are interested in hotels in Rye, NY (near Port Chester) and/or Boston, please say so here.  Thanks.

[Natonate99]

please add me to the boston tally, 2 people 1 room for 2 nights (30th, 31st)

thanks again ben!

[Jeff Murray]

If I can get off work I have interest in the Port Chester deal for all three nights.  1 king room would be great.

Thanks!

[iLikeBeer]

Me and Mrs. Beer are interested in the PC hotel.  Northern, are you going to post a link of where we can get those rates?

[Northern Neighbour]

The PC rate is $116 a night + taxes. I'm just waiting to sign the paperwork and then to be contacted by the sales rep from the hotel (I've been dealing with a regional sales rep).  We'll be given a "code" and a dedicated "website".  The code can be used calling the hotel or on the dedicated site.  If you already have a reservation, best to either cancel your current reservation or call the hotel to add the code.  I'll post all the info, which should be this week.

[Fully]

Ben, I'm now not going to Boston. I'm going for three nights to PC.

[itrainmonkeys]

Is 10 rooms the max? Or would I be able to possible jump in on this rate if I figure out my travel plans within the next few days? Just wondering. Need to consider my options and plan out my time off and all that.

[Northern Neighbour]

More people are welcome to join. I just need to inform the hotel, hence, needing numbers.

[itrainmonkeys]

Thanks for the info. I'll be figuring out my status in the next day or two if that's alright. If you need to know sooner or if there's a deadline or something let me know. Thanks for doing all this :)

[Northern Neighbour]

Actually, you'll have more time.

For anyone wondering, they'll hold the rooms until Dec. 6, so we're guaranteed at least 10 (maybe 15) rooms until that date.  Afterwards, the rooms will be released to the public.

[itrainmonkeys]

That's perfect! 

[e_wind]

god, this is fucking awesome. thanks for all the work. I hope to have my credit card payed off immediately to book all this shit, but the iPhone 5 waits for no man, and I also hope to buy that on wednesday. 

[fawlty36]

Please count me in for a room for Boston, many thanks

[Northern Neighbour]

E, you don't have to pay in advance.  You only pay at check-out.  A credit card is only needed to hold the reservation.

[flugger]

Call me crazy, but I'm hoping to do 4 days 3 nights (Sunday, December 30, 2012  to  Wednesday, January 2, 2013)..but that looks like it's going to get pretty pricey at Courtyard Boston Brookline.. anyone else looking for a bit of a longer stay? I think it might be nice to take in some of Boston and have less 'rushing around'..more time to 'relax'.

[Penny Lane]

The PC rate is $116 a night + taxes. I'm just waiting to sign the paperwork and then to be contacted by the sales rep from the hotel (I've been dealing with a regional sales rep).  We'll be given a "code" and a dedicated "website".  The code can be used calling the hotel or on the dedicated site.  If you already have a reservation, best to either cancel your current reservation or call the hotel to add the code.  I'll post all the info, which should be this week.

thanks! i'll be doing this..appreciate you organizing, Ben!

[Northern Neighbour]

Flugger, once I get contacted by the hotels, I can see if the discounted room rate could be extended by a night for you.

[Stevie]

Okay, I'm going to jump on this.  2 people, one king bed. 

Thanks so much for doing this!  Priceline has their rate at 199 now!