Priceline Hotel: 4* DC (Dupont Circle - Woodley Park) Washington Marriott Wardman Park

[kdmorton]

So I am a first-timer, but I lurked on this forum like crazy and did some other research as well.

I started high because I was looking for a four-star in a good location and I was willing to pay "Priceline big," but not over $150 big.

I was tempted to take one of the Express Deals for a 4* in Dupont Circle-Woodley Park zone for $100 a night, but then I did what many do and used it as the upper limit of my bidding instead.

I started at $65 in Dupont Circle-Woodley Park for a 4* - rejected

$65 for 4* in Dupont Circle-Woodley Park, Downtown-White House, and Foggy Bottom-Georgetown - rejected

Waited until the next day, and rebid for 4* in all three areas at $80.

Priceline countered at $95, and I took it.

Ended up with two nights at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park for a total of about $225. It's basically on top of a metro station, but still in a quieter part of town.

Called the hotel immediately after to politely request a King bed rather than two doubles. Fingers crossed for that, but overall very happy. Going rates even on discount sites were over $200 per night.

And I do apologize, but in the rebidding, I forgot to use the PRICELINE link. I plan on booking through Priceline all the time now, so I will use it in the future. Thanks!

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success and Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Definitely a very nice discount for this Marriott property!

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.