Priceline Hotel: Need help with DC for April 9-11

[firefly53]

Hey all!  I'm having some rotten luck and would love some tips on this one.  I have a training next week near the Capitol so would like to be near a metro stop that can get me there earlier.  Here is what I have tried to far:

 

4* - Capitol Hill Convention Center - $100 - declined

4* - added Capitol South - $125 - declined

4* - added Downtown/Whitehouse - $135 - declined

4* - added Downtown - $145 - declined

 

Then tried...

 

3.5* - Capitol Hill Convention Center - $100 - declined

3.5* - added Capitol South - $125 - declined

3.5* - added Downtown/Whitehouse - $145 - declined

3.5* - added Downtown - $155 - declined

 

The most frustrating part was this morning there was a PRICELINE EXPRESS deal for 4* in Capitol Hill Convention Center for $145 but I had to wait for work approval.  And now it and anything similar are gone.  So I know there were some good ones eariler...

 

Any bidding tips?  Should I just wait it out?  thanks!

[thereuare]

Rates are very high for these dates... do you have a maximum budget for this trip?

What is the location that you need to be at for your training?

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

[Romelle]

If you go the Priceline.Express route, be sure to note the 5% discount in RED in thereuare's signature.

 

Also, Pl express deals change regularly.  Maybe you could get work to give you a pre-approved max, and then you could jump on a deal when you see one?

 

Romelle

[firefly53]

Thanks for the quick replies and great ideas!  If you're finding high rates too that makes me feel less crazy (I thought that maybe they were just rising on my specific computer because I've been searching for a couple of days).  They were even higher today so I ended up going to Lastminutetravel.com and got the Sheraton Four Points Downtown Washington for $149 a night plus tax.  

 

The thread you have on using the hotel id number, coupled with the tripadvisor review numbers, helped me identify it before booking, so thanks for your help!!

[thereuare]

Glad to see you found something that works well for your needs.

Enjoy your stay.

[lopezca5]

As a general rule of thumb, Crystal City is a good option if you are looking for a cost-effective option.  It is a 10-minute train ride to the City Center at a reduced rate and it has great restaurants in the area.

[firefly53]

Thank you SO much Lopezca, I will keep that in mind the next time I'm there.  I've only been to DC a handful of times and am never sure how far out I can stay while still having a quick commute.