IQ70 Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Dates: 11/11/05 to 11/15/05Location: Alexandria, VAHotel Info:3* -----> Airport Shuttle, Restaurant(s), Pool(s), Fitness Center, Laundry Facilities (self-service)2.5* ---> Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool(s), Kitchenette2 * -----> Laundry Facilities (self-service) Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!You can not post copyrighted images to the board.The 2.5* above is a match for the Hawthorne Suites so that would be our best guess on that property.The 3* and 2* have not yet been identified, although the 2* i would suspect is some type of extended stay property (Extended StayAmerica, Homestead Suites, etc) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
IQ70 Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Thanks for deleting the image. :-)My main issue is that I do not want a hotel that is far from the metros like the Hilton.Priceline has yielded not so good results.Tried upto $70 all over DC including Alexandria. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 How far/close is the Hawthorne Suites? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 How far/close is the Hawthorne Suites? It's situated like the Hilton Mark Center that the OP doesn't want - not at all withing walking distance. Link to comment
IQ70 Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 So, I took the plunge.3* for $83 for 4 nights ($73 if I chose 5)Holiday Inn Hotel & SuitesALEXANDRIA-HISTORIC DISTRICTLink to Hotel InfoPlease add to the Hotel Lists. Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 The hotel you got is unfortunately not with walking distance to the Metro, although they do have a shuttle that will take you there. Had you tried a 3* bid on Priceline in the Alexandria/Mt. Vernon zone by any chance? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 The Holiday Inn is the one with Shuttle, Restaurant(s), Pool(s), Fitness Center, Laundry?Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
IQ70 Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 The hotel you got is unfortunately not with walking distance to the Metro, although they do have a shuttle that will take you there. Link to comment
TravelGuy Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Yes, I've been to this place before. What I forgot to say in my review is that the hotel shuttle will also take you into the center of Old Town so that you don't have to make the 15-20 minute hike.With regard to a trolley, I'm unaware of any public trolley service - there is definately not any kind of traditional rail trolley in the area. I do know though that there is a free shuttle running up and down King St. from the Metro to the town center on weekends. The amenities are those described above for the 3*. Unfortunately, the Hotwire price is now showing as $68 and I suspect it could have been gotten on Priceline for perhaps as low as $45. $176 on ichotels.com though so still a nice savings. Link to comment
IQ70 Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I tried priceline.Right upto $70.Besides, I saw the ticket prices to DCA and/or BWI go up , so I decided to buy.The free airport shuttle from DCA was the reason I got it from hotwire.Anyways, I get reimbursed for the travel, so if I spend a little more on hotel, I have to cut back on the food.I am living on Chipotle, and Chinese buffet in November. :) Link to comment
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