Priceline Hotel: 3*+ Downtown, Capitol Hill, Dupont

[mandybari]

I am hoping for a great deal for May 21-25, preference would be Downtown Zone 14,Capitol Hill Zone 5, or Dupont Circle Zone 8. 3* or higher. I have selected these areas because of easy access to public transportation because I do not intend to drive. I have tried the following, this is the first time that I have done this so if I am completely off base please help me out.

Mandy

Zones/ star/bid

Zone 14 / 4* / $55

Zone 5,14 / 4* / $57

Zone 5,11,14 / 4* / $58

Zone 5,11,13,14 / 4* / $59

Zone 5,10,11,13,14 / 4* / $60

Zone 5,7,10,11,13,14 / 4* / $61

Zone 2,5,7,10,11,13,14 / 4* / $62

Zone 2,5,7,8,10,11,13,14 / 4* / $63

Zone 2,5,6,7,8,10,11,13,14 / 4* / $64

Zone 2,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,13,14 / 4* / $65

Opened another session

Zone 14 / 3.5* / $56

Zone 5,14 / 3.5* / $57

Zone 5,8,14 / 3.5* / $58

Zone 5,8,13,14 / 3.5* / $59

Zone 5,8,11,13,14 / 3.5* / $60

Zone 5,8,10,11,13,14 / 3.5* / $61

Zone 5,7,8,10,11,13,14 / 3.5* / $62

Zone 2,5,7,8,10,11,13,14 / 3.5* / $66

Opened another session

Zone 14 / 3* / $55

Zone 5,14 / 3* / $58

Zone 5,8,14 / 3* / $63

Zone 5,8,14,11 / 3* / $68

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Your budget is not likely enough for this time of year in these zones. What is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable 3* or better hotel for these dates thru conventional booking channels? (try MAPS and HOTELS.com)

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

[mandybari]

The best price that I have found is $198, I realize that my first bidding attempt was a long shot due to the low bids I made. I do have some time to try and Im looking for the best deal I can find, however, I would be ok paying less than $150.

[thereuare]

Are you willing to bid up to $150 at this point in time? Did you want to try for a 4* up to your limit, then if rejected try for a 3.5*, and so-on... OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better up to $150?

Let us know the above and we'll advise accordingly.

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

[mandybari]

My goal is the least expensive 3* or better up to $150.

[thereuare]

At the 3* level you have ONE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

Select 3* Downtown...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Capitol Hill...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Dupont Circle...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Downtown and Capitol Hill...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Dupont Circle and Capitol Hill...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Downtown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $110

The above is still low for these dates so if rejected (may be somewhat likely) don't get rejected, just post back and we'll revise to try again in 24 hours (as i have plan ;) ). Any questions feel free to ask.

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

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[howeezy]

Hello, thereuare

I tried this exact bidding procedure yesterday to no avail for dates 6/12-6/17. Do you think prices would be up or down for that week? Do you have any suggestions as to how I should modify it for a successful bid? I am okay with spending $120, maybe more. I have been using your link and will continue to in exchange for your expert advice!

[AaronJB]

I tried this exact bidding procedure yesterday to no avail for dates 6/12-6/17.

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Rates can vary significantly from day-to-day and what may be required for one set of dates may be completely different for another set of dates. Please start a new thread with the details of your stay (dates, desired star rating, zone/s, desired budget) and we would be happy to try to ID.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.