Priceline Hotel: White House/Downtown for 10/31-11/8/11

[Birdwell]

Based on my research here, I just bid $75 for a 3* in White House/Downtown but got rejected. To further check out the terrain, I went to Hotwire and they have only 3 properties listed in this region--all for over $200. Am I dreaming to get anything for a bid under $150? We're confined to that area because of our convention location and our transportation (the Metro and our feet). Our convention hotel has a special rate but it's still borderline-too-high for us. Input welcome! I'm willing to be patient!

[thereuare]

Where and how much is the conference rate? Is it refundable?

Exactly where is the conference being held and is it a large enough event to effect hotel prices?

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[Birdwell]

It's at the Washington Plaza and I sincerely don't think it's big enough to influence rates. We haven't paid the rate yet ($149)--we were looking for a better deal before decide.

And I will investigate if it is refundable. Good tip.

[thereuare]

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option? It appears that rates for the first half of your stay are more expensive then the last half of your stay. I believe you could do better then the conference rate for 11/4-11/8, then either take the conference rate for the first 4 nites OR try bidding on those nites as well (although will likely be more difficult then the last 4 nites)

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

Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.