JTravel Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Actually I am also looking for a hotel to stay 12/30-12/31 (I am returing from NYC trip to my home Atlanta by car). Since I will be a little bit tired after the NYC trip, I want to stay in a comfortable place to look around D.C. including Whilte House and enjoy some night life. According to above comments, Dupont Circle - Woodley Park Area is the best choice for me. Could anybody recomment a reasonable price to bid on the PL 3* or 4* hotel. Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Prevailing rates are quite low for that date. You could book direct with just about any of the 3* hotels that have come up in that zone for $89. For a 3* bid on Priceline then, I would start at $45 and add $5 with your free rebid (Springfield).For a 4*, I would start at $65 and add $3 with each of your 5 free rebids. Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Don't forget to consider that you will likely (i'm guessing) have to pay for parking in this area. If that is a concern you may want to consider a more suburb location near a Metro stop which could take you into DC. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
JTravel Posted December 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 I won 3* Hilton Washington at Dupont area.Dupont Circle - Woodley Park1919 Connecticut Ave Northwest Washington, District Of Columbia 20009 202-483-3000Check-In Date: Thu, Dec 30, 2004 Check-Out Date: Fri, Dec 31, 2004 Your Offer Price: $42.00 Number of Rooms/Nights: 1 / 1Subtotal: $42.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $13.05 Total Charges: $55.05 I don't mind paying parking fee.Here is my bidding history.First I tried 4* at Dupont and White House with $45: failed.Then add Springfield area and raise to $48: no hope.I decided to add 3* hotels. I tried 3* at Dupont with $40, no chance but I've got couteroffer to add $17, but turned it down.I started from the beginning 3* at Dupont with $42, and I got it.Thanks for giving me a good strategy.Could anybody tell me how good is this hotel? Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Congratulations on your win.I believe this hotel used to be called the Hilton Hotel and Towers, apparently they have changed their name th the Hilton Washington Hotel.REVIEWS seem a bit mixed, but maybe TG can offer a bit more first hand insight. At $42 for a Hilton i'm sure you'll get your money's worth! :) Please feel free to add your own comments to our HOTEL REVIEW section upon your return. If you have a digital camera you could also take some pictures of the property and room and post them at our sister site RealHotelPhotos.comEnjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 This is a large convention sytle hotel with a good location. Their web site has pictures and should give you some idea (although they're not up to realhotelphotos.com standards :) ). There are more interesting Priceline 3* hotels in that zone, but this should meet your requirements just fine. I would be very pleased with this deal.Time Out has a good, concise online guide to DC you might want to check out. For nightlife, Washington City Paper is the place to look to find out who/what is playing where. Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 One last thing: this Frommer's review has some good information. Be sure and ask for a poolside room on the 5th floor or above, as that's where the really excellent views are. Link to comment
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