SteveinPhilly1 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I need some guidance. We need a room for one night in or near Arlington, VA. I did a quick check on PRICELINE EXPRESS and found these: Arlington 4 star $87 Crystal City 3.5 stars $91 Crystal City 3 stars $77 I looked at Virginia hotel list on BB and it said to select a region but I don't see either Arlington or Crystal City listed. Where do I look. It's a summer Sunday night so I'm sure there are good deals. But if I bid I should do better than the Express price (right). So what should I bid? Just a note - none have included breakfast. I was able to find a Hampton Inn (cancellable) in Alexandria for $105. I figure a decent buffet breakfast is worth $16. per room. But If I save a lot, then I can eat out. I ALWAYS use BB [url=http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=40]PRICELINE[/url] link. Thanks for guidance. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 These zones are part of the 'Washington DC' region so you can use this Priceline Washington DC hotel list OR reply with the amenities of the hotels above (please repeat the star rating, zone, and price as well so we don't have to flip/flop between the two posts) and we will have a look at these offers. Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
SteveinPhilly1 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Arlington 4 star $87 -Business Center, /fitness center/Free Internet Crystal City 3.5 stars $91 (it is now $92) - Business Center, Indoor-outdoor pool/ restaurant/fitness center/Free Internet Crystal City 3 stars $77Business Center, restaurant/fitness center/Free Internet Actually I don't need any of those features. Would like free parking but don't see that. Happy with Crystal City 3 star or Arlington 4 star. But if any have free pkg that would be best. So how do I bid? Thanks! Steve Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 But if any have free pkg that would be best.This is not typically an area that offers free parking, although depending upon the hotel you receive, you may be able to get free parking on the street given your arrival is on a Sunday.. but you would then likely need to get up early to move your car once meters go into effect Monday morning (assuming meters are not enforced on Sunday in the zone you win). Happy with Crystal City 3 star or Arlington 4 star.Would a 4* in Crystal City and/or a 3* in Arlington be acceptable? So how do I bid?If looking to bid, which star rating and zone(s) do you want to try for first? Did you want to first try for a 4* hotel in Arlington and/or Crystal City, if rejected try for a 3.5*, if rejected try for a 3*... OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay? Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
SteveinPhilly1 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 My FIRST choice would be 4 star in Arlington and then 3star in Arlington and then the two in Crystal City. It looks like only 3-5 miles between them. As you saw I can get the $77.00 rate without bidding so I''l be happy with a 3 or four star in Arlington for, say $65 (possible?) or $60 in Crystal City. Thanks for reply. I ALWAYS use BB PRICELINE link Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'm assuming a 3.5* in Arlington would be acceptable as well, so we will try: 4* up to $65, if rejected 3.5* up to $65, if rejected 3* up to $65 ... if all of the above is rejected we will then look at Crystal City. Do i understand your needs correctly? If so, at the 4* level you have SEVEN re-bid zones, at the 3.5* level you have FOUR re-bid zones, at the 3* level 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. You can try as follows: Select 4* Arlington... Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Arlington... Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Arlington... Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $65 Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected let us know and confirm what star rating(s) you're willing to accept in Crystal City up to $60, if that is the next step in your gameplan. thanskforusing 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 Link to comment
SteveinPhilly1 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'm assuming a 3.5* in Arlington would be acceptable as well, so we will try: 4* up to $65, if rejected 3.5* up to $65, if rejected 3* up to $65 ... if all of the above is rejected we will then look at Crystal City.Thanks! Got it on Second Try. I bid Annapolis 4 stars for $65. REjected but suggested I bid $77. Instead I lowered to 3.5 stars in Annapolis ans bid $65. I got it. I was given the Key Bridge Mariott. With taxes and fees it was $80.46 And yes, I used the BB [url=http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=40]PRICELINE[/url] link. Thanks as always for your help. Steve Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you landed hotel in your first choice of zone and are pleased with the results. Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your purchase. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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