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Sean BHThe best way I think to get hotels is Priceline.com...if you really don't mind what hotel brand you stay at, but still want to pick your location.
Check out this site first:
http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/forums/53/t/Massachusetts-Boston.html
It lists "going rates" for people who have bid on rooms in all cities via Priceline.com (name your own price). Usually the best prices will be within 2 weeks of check in, so I suggest a backup reservation you can cancel just in case. The last time I was in Boston was 2 years ago for the first weekend of May, and our room though Priceline at the Westin was $65 a night.
I've used Priceline in New York, LA, San Diego, Chicago, Mexico City and Minneapolis with no problems.
Let me know if you need any help.
Sean