Yesterday while I was researching travel waivers for the winter storm that is affecting the east coast, I came across an intriguing marketing campaign. The Colonnade Hotel in Boston is running a promotion called ‘Frosty Fridays’.
Here is an explanation of Frosty Fridays: You book the two night Frosty Fridays weekend package and pay only the outside temperature on Friday night, based on the 5:00 p.m. reading by the National Weather Service, for your room. The next night is at the $289 rate. Looking at the temperature in Boston for Friday, January 5th, the high is not supposed to reach 20 degrees. That would mean a two night stay would approximately ~$155/night average. The regular rate is ~$189.
Frosty Fridays also comes with the following:
- Choice of 4 tickets to either the Old Town Trolley Tour OR admission and skating rentals at The Boston Common Frog Pond Skating Rink
- “Make your own” hot chocolate bar, which includes marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, candy canes, caramel, etc.
- Overnight parking
- Late check-out (2 pm)
The promotion is valid from December 1, 2017 through April 8, 2018.
This is a nice way to save a few bucks if you were planning to visit the city. Sure there are cheaper properties in Boston, but how can you beat the make your own hot chocolate bar?
All images are from colonnadehotel.com
