djohannw Posted July 28, 2005 Report Posted July 28, 2005 Just as a reference point - seems it is too early to get something reasonable for my dates in early January next year. Tried all 4*-areas within D.C. area but was rejected, and pretty quickly at that. Regular rates are not too bad, but Hotwire also only shows sparse availability - the only four star they have (most likely the Intercontinental) runs at over $300 a night. I'm thinking about lowering qulality to three stars, but as time is on my side and I still have many month of bidding before my trip, I think I will keep bidding once in a while for a four star for the foreseeable future...Greetings - Dirk
djohannw Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Posted August 8, 2005 After seeing the wins for the Residence Inn in the Alexandria-Mt. Vernon zone posted here I decided to try my luck there. As time is still on my side I decided to start lower than the winning bid posted with my initial bid of $42 for a 2.5*, which was counteroffered with a $12 raise to win. Added White House area and raised to $45 and was accepted and upgraded to 3*:Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria Zone: Alexandria - Mt. Vernon801 N Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Tel.: 703-836-4700Check-In Date: Sat, Jan 7, 2006 Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Mon, Jan 9, 2006 Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM Your Offer Price: $45.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $90.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $20.15 Total Charges: $110.15 Nice deal, and they are offering a free shuttle to both the DCA-airport and the metro. If I can get my flights changed to DCA from IAD this will even save me a day of rental car... Place looks very nice on the pictures and also features the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed I am really looking forward to try (the Westin heavenly bed is still my favourite...)Greetings - Dirk
thereuare Posted August 8, 2005 Report Posted August 8, 2005 Congratulations on your win and success!Things continue to shape up for this upcoming trip. :)PS- hotel's website shows 'sold-out' Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
djohannw Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Posted August 9, 2005 Things continue to shape up for this upcoming trip. :)PS- hotel's website shows 'sold-out' Yes, everything is now set up for our January-trip - pretty early, I know...;-)! Sister is pretty happy about the hotels we got (she has never stayed at a Sheraton or such) and is really going nuts about this upcoming trip...I am now preparing my trip to Shanghai in February and need some hotels to go along with my 30
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