tripofalili Posted August 4, 2011 Report Posted August 4, 2011 We're travelling to DC on September 13 & 15. It's midweek and Congress is in session, so I know it's going to be busy - but a lot of other hotel sales are blacked out for just those three dates.I've been bidding (using this forum's PRICELINE link) in White House-Downtown/Convention Centre-Capitol Hill/Dupont Circle-Woodley Park areas for a 3.5-4* hotel (ideally I'd like the Palomar in Dupont Circle). I don't really want to go above $170.I'm using all the rebid zones and strategies suggested on this forum, and I don't mind being patient and keep trying. But I'm just afraid that something is on and I'm wasting my time, because we won't get anything at a discount rate.Any help would be very welcome!
AaronJB Posted August 4, 2011 Report Posted August 4, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)What have you bid up to (in terms of zone/star rating/rate) so far?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
tripofalili Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Posted August 4, 2011 I've bid in Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill and Downtown, 3.5* up to $160.Thanks!
thereuare Posted August 4, 2011 Report Posted August 4, 2011 We're travelling to DC on September 13 & 15. It's midweek and Congress is in session, so I know it's going to be busy - but a lot of other hotel sales are blacked out for just those three dates... I'm just afraid that something is on and I'm wasting my time, because we won't get anything at a discount rate.The rates you're seeing, and that some hotels have these as blackout dates, is indicative of something happening during these dates... Congress in session and/or some other government meetings could be enough to effect hotel demand.I don't really want to go above $170.Assuming your plans for this trip are firm... what are your alternatives? I'm guessing a 3.5* in the zones you're currently bidding will need to be closer to ~$200. Closer to your budget, HOTWIRE has a 3* in the Dupont Circle with a very good 95% recommended by previous HOTWIRE guests and a respectable 4.0/5.0 Tripadvisor rating... my guess is that this is the Washington Plaza with a new Hi-Speed Internet icon. This HOTWIRE may be something you want to consider if you're trying to stay as close to your budget as possible and prefer to lower your star rating as opposed to bidding higher.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
riley417 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 i got the hyatt capital hill for those dates (plus the weekend) for 105 on priceline last week.
tripofalili Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Posted August 8, 2011 I decided to keep trying, and ended up getting The Churchill in Dupont Circle (3.5*) for $180.
thereuare Posted August 9, 2011 Report Posted August 9, 2011 i got the hyatt capital hill for those dates (plus the weekend) for 105 on priceline last week.Can you please add the details of your win to your Priceline DC thread so we can edit the topic title of that thread to reflect your win and enable others to benefit from your win when searching the topic titles on the board and in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins. (as well as help keep the board better organized by concluding your thread)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. I decided to keep trying, and ended up getting The Churchill in Dupont Circle (3.5*) for $180.Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you were ulitmately successful and hopefully are pleased with the results.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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Thrillhouse763 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Posted August 9, 2011 I am also having trouble with these dates (9/11 - 9/14). I have been bidding for over a month up to $120 and have not had any success even in the 3* range. I'm only interested in the areas White House Downtown, Convention Center, Georgetown Foggy Bottom, and Dupont Circle.
thereuare Posted August 10, 2011 Report Posted August 10, 2011 Thrillhouse763,If you'd like help with your own stay please start a NEW TOPIC.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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