After being unsuccessful for 4*, 3.5* and 3* up to $64 in White House - Downtown, Georgetown and Dupont Circle for several days, I decided to try in Arlington. After being unsuccessful for a 4* up to $62 I used the PRICELINE link and the following strategy with re-bids: Select 3.5* Arlington... Bid $48, rejected and asked to increase by $14 Bid $49, rejected Bid $50, rejected Bid $51, rejected Bid $52, rejected Bid $53, rejected Bid $54, rejected Bid $55, accepted by Marriott Key Bridge 1 room, 3 nights Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$55.00 Subtotal: US$165.00 Taxes & Fees: US$31.83 Total Charges: US$196.83 Very tough weekend, start of the Cherry Blossom Festival! Thanks for the forum again!