Priceline Hotel: 4* DC (White House - Downtown) The Mayflower Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel

[Boston Traveler]

4.5 Star Bid 60 Rejected

Dropped to 4.0 stars at 61 and was rejected.

Going to keep trying over next few days.

[Boston Traveler]

Trying to id this HOTWIRE hotel.

4 star, 11-22-13 to 11-24-13 67 a night

Amenities

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

Self service laundry

Internet access

Accessibility

Accessible for the blind

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

65% recommended

Thank you for your help

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

For the HOTWIRE property I believe there are more amenities then what you have posted above as HOTWIRE has a new interface that does not show the complete set of amenities unless you click thru a few extra links.

If you repeat your search using our BiddingHelper.com tool, and then click the HOTWIRE EASY VIEW tab, do you also see a Roll-in Shower amenity listed for this property?

If so, my best guess for this one would be the The Beacon Hotel... and this property is currently 3.5* rated by PRICELINE and is located in PRICELINE's White House-Downtown zone, which is why you can't necessarily use HOTWIRE to determine what you should bid on PRICELINE. ;)

Rates are not high for these dates but at current rates i believe you'll more likely need to be more in the $75-$95 range for a PRICELINE 4* rated hotel for these dates.

What is your maximum bid per nite for this stay? Also, you do have re-bid zones available at both the 4.5* and 4* levels... are you familiar with re-bidding and is there a reason you're not using these to your advantage? (if you're new to re-bidding please see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and it's highly recommended that you ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding)... or does the 4* HOTWIRE property work for your needs and you prefer that one at the lower price point?

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

[Boston Traveler]

I am familiar with rebidding, but I don't know what the zones are for DC.

Just tried 4.5 and 4 starts at 63,64,66 no dice.

I am not really sure what my max price is. Mostly want to beat my buddy by wide margin who is staying out in alexandria for 120 a night at rack rate.

Also trying to stay in dupont circle area mostly in some place nice. I did a three week road trip with a price line master and saw him bid on hotels from his smart phone ever day and am trying to master this dark art.

[thereuare]

At current rates i believe you are likely looking at the $80-$100 area for a 4* hotel in the Dupont Circle zone.

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

[Boston Traveler]

up to 76 and no dice so far.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for keeping us updated - hopefully the next round of bidding will be successful. :)

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

[Boston Traveler]

Up to 80 and no dice. Also thinking of opening it up to down town area since it looks like the cheaper four star hotels are more north. I mostly want to be in dupont because I hear it's fun (I am 26), but am meeting up with a friend/person I need to do business with, in Chinatown who lives in NoMA so the northern part of downtown looks cab able to every where I could want to go.

Any insight into my logic that the less expensive four star hotels are the ones that usually take the low bid?

[thereuare]

Any insight into my logic that the less expensive four star hotels are the ones that usually take the low bid?

If there is a very large price difference (one hotel is $150 and the other $350) then the lower priced hotel is more likely... but if the difference is not that much (one hotel is $140 and the other $170) then there is little correlation as to the retail price of the hotel and the one that you will receive.

I would be more inclined to take the metro to get around DC quickly and inexpensively, in which case your proximity to a metro station is more important than the actual distance to your ultimately... is there a reason you're intention is to take a cab? A taxi can easily cost your $10-$20 one way which could totally negate any savings you may see on a hotel outside of your preferred zone.

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

[Boston Traveler]

Picked up The Mayflower Renaissance Washington, Dc Hotel at $85 in White house down town area for one night 22nd to a 23 check out. Close to dupont circle and close enough to china town. Happy enough with the outcome

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Very nice win for this property - hope the hotel will work well for your travel plans.

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.