wrexter Posted August 2, 2014 Report Posted August 2, 2014 Hi guys Need advice on bidding strategy on a hotel for Washington DC, budget is round $120-$130 a night, would like to stay not too far away to the main city (i.e. 10 mins by train would be ok) 3* to 4* would be great. Thank You
AaronJB Posted August 2, 2014 Report Posted August 2, 2014 Please confirm the zone/s (by name) that would be acceptable and we would be happy to offer our thoughts on how to proceed. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
wrexter Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Posted August 3, 2014 The following area would be acceptable ArlingtonCapitol Hill Convention CentreCapitol Hill SouthDowntown Downtown - White House Dupont Circle - Woodley Park Georgetown
thereuare Posted August 3, 2014 Report Posted August 3, 2014 Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* vs. a 3* OR is the goal the least expensive 3* or better for this leg of your stay? Are you willing to pay more to stay closer to 'DC proper' vs. a suburb of the city? I know you have been researching your trips for awhile, are you ready to commit to this leg of your trip at this point in time? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
wrexter Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Posted August 4, 2014 I am happy with a 3* or better, the goal is the least expensive. Happy to stay as far out as Arlington & Crystal city, especially since we are only tehre for 2 full days (take early train on 4th day). Considering we will arrive at DCA late on the 13th, is Crystal city a good option? Yes i have been researching for a while, but since i am only a month away now i am definately ready to commit to this leg of the trip. Thanks for your help.
thereuare Posted August 4, 2014 Report Posted August 4, 2014 Yes, Crystal City is generally considered convenient. There is a metro stop there and if the hotel is too far from the metro to easily walk (some hotels have a shuttle to the metro), then if the hotel has a shuttle to the airport you can take that and take the metro from there. Should we include Crystal City in the list of acceptable zones above? 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
thereuare Posted August 6, 2014 Report Posted August 6, 2014 When bidding 3* in the Washington DC region you have TWO re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding. Select 3* Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown, White House, Dupont Circle... Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown, White House, Georgetown... Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown, White House, Crystal City... Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown... Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $63, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, White House... Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $63, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Crystal City... Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $63, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown, White House, Dupont Circle, Georgetown... Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown, White House, Dupont Circle, Crystal City... Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Georgetown, Crystal City, Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown, White House... Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $78, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Georgetown, Crystal City, Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown, Dupont Circle... Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $78, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Arlington, Convention Center, Capitol Hill South, Downtown, White House, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Crystal City... Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $83, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $85 Any questions feel free to ask. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
wrexter Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Posted August 8, 2014 Got the Holiday Inn @ Crystal city ~$86 Thanks for your help And yes i did use the Priceline Link :) Cheaper than i would of got it on Hotwire (~$93)
thereuare Posted August 8, 2014 Report Posted August 8, 2014 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you were successful and are pleased with the results. Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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