Oh god, DO NOT stay in Saugus. It's at least a half hour drive from Boston. The options Kealalani gave you are very good.

just hoping hope-t posts back with a success story!

Thanks to everyone!
I got Hilton Boston Financial District on 89 Broad Street for Saturday and Sunday ($124 each night - total $285 with taxes). It is my first time using Hotwire. I am planning to rent a car only on Sunday (parking a night is $38 – more than a day of rent). Do you have any suggestions for Sunday breakfast?

Now, how's the dear camper getting home!!! LOL Will consider bfast and get back to you.

Well done!!!

After 3 weeks of camp it will be my husband problem.
Of course I am his travel agent

How about staying about 20 miles west of Boston, on Sat night? Framingham has a plethora of places to stay on rte 9, right off the Mass Pike.