Hotel price dropBoston, Massachusetts
The Westin Waltham Boston for $194 a night with taxes
$169 a night before taxes at Hotels.com for Nov 6–Nov 8 (2 nights, two adults): about $387 with estimated taxes. Google puts this hotel's own usual rate at about $252 a night. 4-star, rated 4.2.
Nov 6–82 nightsSleeps 2room for two adults
- Room for two adults
- 2 nights
The catches
The cheapest rate may be non-refundable; Hotels.com shows the cancellation terms.Minor
Hotel rates change daily; this was the price when we checked.Minor
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 2 nights at $169Required | Hotels.com, before taxes | $338 |
| Taxes, about 14.45% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$49 |
| Total | room for 2 nights plus estimated taxes | $387 |
How to book it
- Open Hotels.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $169 a night before taxes
- Check the final total, including taxes and any resort fee, and the cancellation terms
Why it's this cheap
Hotels cut rates on dates they expect to have empty rooms; this one is far below what the same hotel usually charges.
Why it's a good deal
This rentalroom for 2 nights plus estimated taxes$387
Normal pricethis hotel's usual rate for these dates, per Google$577
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONGoogle's usual rate for this hotel, about $252 a night (its median public rate over the past year), plus the same taxes.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Expedia.com $169/night before taxes; Google's usual about $252; official site $169 | Oct 26, 5:02 PM ET |
