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Noela

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  1. Thereuare:

     

    Thanks very much for your responses.  I do not have to stay in Arlington area.  

     

    Anywhere within 3 to 5 stops of the Ballston-MU Station should be ok.   I've stayed in the following properties in past, and like the distance and all properties (except the Extended Stay):

    • Extended Stay America Washington D.C. - Tysons Corner
    • Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA
    • Courtyard By Marriott Arlington Rosslyn

    So, any properties around these areas that meet my specifications should be ok.  Is it possible to get a better deal than the 3* Tysons Corner Hotwire property you quoted?

     

    thanks - Noela

  2. Hello, 

     

    I am making a trip to Arlington VA this coming weekend.  I need help with my bids.  I have already gone through all the following rebid zones for 3.5* (3.5* =. 2, 5, 7, 11, 20, 21, 22, 25), bidding from $50 - $80. I need some help in crafting a different strategy. I need to be within 15 minutes of Arlington VA (Ballston Metro).

     

    My desired specifications:

    • Min star rating:  3.5*
    • City & Zone:  DC (Arlington, VA)
    • Travel Dates:  4/2 - 4/4
    • Room Rate/Night:  $80 (Max)
    • Amenities:  Free Wifi

     

    Thanks again, and looking forward to hearing from you all.

     

    best, Noela

  3. Hello Folks, 

     

    Attending a conference in Arlington starting this weekend.  Started bidding for a 4* in the Arlington area from $50 all through $110, using all the numerous rebid zones, but failed.

     

    So I dropped my rating to 3.5* and my first bid of $50 was accepted:

     

    Offer price:$50.00/night

    Number of rooms:1 room

    Number of nights:2 nights

    Room subtotal:$100.00

    Taxes & fees:$22.74

    Total charged today:$122.74

    Total charged:$122.74

    Savings:You saved 81%*

     

    I am familiar with this property - hopefully, my stay is as enjoyable. Of course, I used the BB's PRICELINE links.

     

    thanks - Noela

     

  4. Thereuare,

     

    Thanks very much for the update. 

     

    I think the 4* Fairmont is close to what I would want though it is about 30 mins away by bus or 15 by car, but still manageable. So, I will want to try my hand at a bid, and if that doesn't work, then will go for the Fairmont Newport.

     

    So, please give me an idea of a bidding strategy up to $110/night for a 4*

     

    p/s: it is interesting that the 3.5* PRICELINE EXPRESS property is more expensive than the 4*.  

     

    rgds, Noela

  5. Hello,

    I will be attending a conference which will be held in Marriott Newport Beach Hotel and Spa, a 4* property in Newport Beach, CA.  Ideally, I would love to stay in the hotel.

    I realized that it is the only 4* hotel available via Priceline's Hotel list available on the forum here (Zone 17).  So, if i filter out all the other 4* hotels in the area, will I increase my chances of landing this hotel through the use of the many rebid zones (1,2,3,4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20)?

    What bidding strategy will you suggest ... my specific needs are:

    • Star rating: 4*
    • City/Zone: Newport Beach-Zone 17
    • Date: April 6 - 9
    • Room Rate:   About $100/night.

    Thanks - Noela

     

  6. Hi,

     

    Good morning all. I had to be in Arlington, VA this weekend (11/8 - 11/10).   Decided, risky though, to wait until the last minute, since it worked well for me the last time.

     

    A bid of $50 was accepted for a 3.5* zone was accepted the first time.   I think this is a good win, given that current rates are about $200/night.

     

    Details of win are:

     

    Summary of Charges
    Total charged: $122.36
    Purchase date: Nov 7, 2015
    Offer price: $50.00/night
    Number of rooms: 1 room
    Number of nights: 2 nights
    Room subtotal: $100.00
    Taxes & fees: $22.36
    Total charged today: $122.36
    Total charged: $122.36
    Savings: You saved 77%*

     

    Of course, I used our venerated Priceline link.

     

    Thanks again for all your assistance.

     

    Note: rebid zones for Priceline for the Arlington area have changed.  

     

    thanks - Noela

  7. Hello Folks, 

     

    Thanks for all your help. I had almost given up my search, but decided to just wait, and totally downgrade my criteria to a 2*.  So I did that this morning, placed a bid for a 2* hotel in the Arlington area, with the expectation that I might end up in one of the Inn's (Comfort Inn probably). My first bid of $50 was accepted - and I think it was upgraded to a 3* hotel (Courtyard Arlington, Rosslyn).  Here are the pertinent details:

     

    Offer price: $50.00/night
    Number of rooms: 1 room
    Number of nights: 2 nights
    Room subtotal: $100.00
    Taxes & fees: $23.20
    Total charged today: $123.20
    Total charged: $123.20
    Savings: You saved 78%*

     

    Well, at the current rate of $234 per night, this seems like a steal, particularly given that it is a last minute bid (within 24 hrs of travel).

     

    Thanks, and I used our favorite PRICELINE link

    cheers, Noela

     

  8. Hello, It's me again.  Having failed at bidding, I am looking at the following two hotels in the

    Capitol Hill area. The total cost for two days will be between $260 - $277.  

     

    So could you please help me ID these two properties - I am not sure if they are the same,

    but could be similar:

     

     

    Hotwire: Capitol Hill - National Mall area ($114/Night): 10/14 -  10/16

    Free Internet

    Airport shuttle

    Fitness center

    Restaurant(s)

    Business center

    Self-service laundry

    Accessibility

    Accessible for visually impaired

    Accessible for hearing impaired

    Hotwire: Capitol Hill - National Mall area ($105/Night): 10/14 -  10/16

    Free Internet

    Boutique hotel

    Fitness center

    Pool(s)

    Restaurant(s)

    Business center

    Self-service

    laundry

    Internet access

    Golf nearby

    Tennis nearby

    Accessible for visually Impaired

    Accessible for hearing impaired

    Accessible path of travel

    In-room accessibility

    Accessible bathroom

    Accessible parking

    Roll-in shower

  9. Hello,

    I have to be in Arlington, VA (near the Ballston Metro area) between October 13 to 15.

    I need a 1 room (3.5* Minimum) at a maximum budget of $100/per night.

     

    For the past three days, I have been trying to get a 3.5* or a 4* room, bidding from $65 to $100, exhausting all rebid zones but failed.

     

    As I have done before, I wouldn't mind staying in the DC area itself (though would prefer a closer location to Arlington, VA) - but wanted to check if there are other alternate bidding strategies available? Should I drop to 3*

     

    Thanks - Noela

  10. Thanks very much, Thereuare and Yellowdog.

     

    I follwed your suggestion, Thereuare and booked PRICELINE EXPRESS.  The Hotel is actually the Courtyard By Marriott Convention Center.   And I used the Betterbidding link you suggested. Here are the details of the pruchase:

     

    Purchase date: Apr 11, 2015
    Deal type: Express Deal
    Room price: $89.00 /night
    Number of rooms: 1 room
    Number of nights: 2 nights
    Room subtotal: $178.00
    Taxes & fees: $29.60
    Total charged today: $207.60

     

    With much appreciation - Noela

  11. Hello,

     

    I have to be in Arlington  (near Ballston Metro area) for two days, begining this sunday, 4/12.  I have been bidding for a 3.5* (min) hotel starting at $80 all the way to $110 without much luck. My max budget /night is $100.  Give that might travel date is so close, would it be better to look for a 2* hotel? 

     

    If so, what bidding or express deal strategy will you advice?

     

    thanks - Noela

  12. Thanks very much Aaron, for your useful advice.  I followed it, and was about to pull the trigger, but then decided that I should at least give my preferred area a try and bid to $100 for a 3* or 3.5* before settling for Tyson's corner.

     

    So, I used the Price.line travel link available here, and bid  $90.  I was shocked that it was accepted for the Hyatt Arlington, a 4* no less.

     

    And it is merely one or two Metro stops away from the Westin Arlington, where my event is being helod ....

     

    Doing the happy dance:  Here are the details:

     

    Deal type: Name Your Own Price

    Offer price: $90.00 /night

    Number of rooms: 1 room

    Number of nights: 2 nights

    Room subtotal: $180.00

    Taxes & fees: $37.02

    Total charged today: $217.02

    Total charged: $217.02

    Paid in full

    Savings: You saved 67%*

     

    Thanks again for all your support ...and advice.

     

    cheers, Noela

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