ron1035 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi, I'm looking for a 4* in DC for 3/25-3/26. I've been bidding in the White-House-Downtown and Capitol Hill areas (started from $80 and went all the way up to $150) and have had no luck. I did notice that the Priceline.express deals seem to be very high (maybe some conventions in town). Any advice would be much appreciated. Ron Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding! Rates are very high for these dates... if i can ask, what is the purpose of this trip? Are other 'downtown' zones a consderation as well (or staying outside of the city and commuting in via the metro a possibility) or would you sooner raise your budget and/or lower your star rating in order to stay inside of 'DC proper'? Using our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable hotel for this trip? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ron1035 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I have to be in DC for business. I don't really want to go below a 4* but I am willing to pretty flexible on location and would consider all downtown zones as well as places that have a relatively short metro ride (ex: arlington area). I prefer not to bid above $150. Some of the best quotes from MAPS and HOTELS.com are $289 for the Le Meridien Arlington and $299 for the Graham Georgetown. Of course, I will use your links. Thanks Link to comment
yellowdog Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I don't really want to go below a 4* but I am willing to pretty flexible on location and would consider all downtown zones as well as places that have a relatively short metro ride (ex: arlington area). I prefer not to bid above $150.With current rates is even a 4* in Arlington expensive. $150 will not buy you a 4*, you need to increase your budget or lower your star rating. Let us know your thoughts and we'll go from there. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchases and searches. Yellowdog. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 What looks to be the 3.5* Hyatt Regency Crystal City can be had for $125/nite. It doesn't appear to be that close to a metro station, but they do offer a shuttle to/from... not the most convenient option, but perhaps something to consider given the high prices elsewhere in the area and depending upon where you are on the convenience vs. budget scale. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ron1035 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 What do you think is the minimum bid needed to land a 4*? Also, any chance that the prices drop before next week? Link to comment
Romelle Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 What do you think is the minimum bid needed to land a 4*? Also, any chance that the prices drop before next week? If you check Priceline.Express and Hot.wire rates, the best you'll likely do via bidding is a little below those. And when rates are particularly high, that margin gets slimmer. One way to play the last-minute rate-drop is to make cancelable back-up reservations. Then you are safe from the opposite phenomenon of a last-minute rate-increase. Romelle Link to comment
ron1035 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Okay, I made backup reservations for now and I'm going to hope for the best. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Where and how much is your back-up? Please check for and use the links in our Support Page for your hotel direct purchases whenever possible, where we have links to most of the major hotel chains and online booking agencies. Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ron1035 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I made an spg rewards reservation at the Le Meridien Arlington (10,000 points). Link to comment
ron1035 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm still trying to bid on priceline and hope not to use the backup. I bid up to $180 today and was rejected. If the lowest price on Express is about $240, what do you think it would take to win a bid? $200? $220? $230? Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I would guess somewhere between $200-$225, and remember that the current discount link and code in my signature takes an additional 5% OFF, bringing the PRICELINE EXPRESS deal down to ~$228/nite... so if you're willing to bid high i'd use $225 as your maximum bid and then take the PRICELINE EXPRESS deal at net $228 if not successful. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Keep us update on your progress and let us know how we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ron1035 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I was not able to find a hotel over the last few days in my price range, so I will have to go with the backup.Thank you for the help, hope to have better luck next time. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanx for the follow-up and closing this thread. Sorry to see didn't find anything. Welcome back! Yellowdog. Please use the PRICELINE and hot.wire links on the board to begin your purchases and searches. Link to comment
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