Priceline Hotel: 3.5* DC (White House-Downtown) Westin Washington

[au6768]

Hello,

I am looking for a priceline bidding strategy for the Washington DC area. I am hoping to keep the 3 night stay (5/3 - 5/6) under $600 total (including taxes and fees). I am looking for a 3.5 or 4 star hotel in the following zones:

Convention Center - Capital Hill Area

Dupont Circle - Woodley Park

Georgetown - Foggy Bottom

White House - Downtown

I don't really have much of a preference between these 4 zones.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

Best Regards,

Kevin

[au6768]

Just thought I would provide an update. I have been bidding using strategies I have found in this forum and have had no luck thus far. Concentrating on a 4* - 3.5* in the following zone:

Convention Center - Capital Hill Area

Dupont Circle - Woodley Park

Georgetown - Foggy Bottom

White House - Downtown

I have bid up to $200/night for a 4* and $170/night for a 3.5*. Based on the calendar of wins for this same time period last year it looks like I should be able to get a 4* in the $150 - 175 range. Also, someone on the calender wins got the Loews Madison for $100/night for the same period in May.

Just wondering what would be a reasonable amount for 4 or 3.5* star in early May. Any help or recommendations is greatly appreciated, thanks.

[thereuare]

DC is a very 'event driven' market so it can be difficult to make year-over-year comparisons since actual dates of conferences, rallies, government functions, etc, etc can differ from one year to the next (or be a one-time event and not have taken place the previous year)

quickbook has the Latham for $229/nite as a 'book now pay later' rate so it should be cancellable (double check the terms yourself during checkout), would this work for you as a back-up?

Rates for these dates are VERY high... what is the best rate you're able to find thru conventional booking channels?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[au6768]

Thanks for the feedback. I haven't really looked at conventional booking channels yet. I assumed I would be able to get a good deal on priceline and never thought to look into it conventional bookings. I was hoping to keep it around $200 per night but if that isn't possible for a 4 or 3.5* then maybe I will have to start bidding on 3* hotels in the downtown area. Any idea what would be reasonable price for a 3* during this time? Thanks for the help

[au6768]

Well, finally got a hotel and I am very happy. Got the Westin Washington DC City Center. I believe it a 3.5* and I got it for $150/ night. However, I changed my original dates. I figured it would be cheaper if I went there over the weekend so I will now be in DC from 4/30 - 5/3 and then heading to NYC following that. Previously, I was going to be in NYC first and then DC.

Anyway, thanks again for the help!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Nice to see your plans were flexible in order to flip your stays for the first and second half of the trip. Hope you're pleased with the results and looking forward to this leg of your trip.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.