dietz Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I know I can go through hotwire, but maybe its the gambler in me. I am looking for a 3.5* or 4* hotel in DC area for August 5th through the 11th. Dont really care about the smaller amenities other than two beds. Hotwire has what I believe is the Hilton towers at $107 (for 3 adults and 1 child) for this time frame. Any chance on finding a hotel that consistently give rooms with 2 beds on priceline for the above dates at a lower price? Would it make sense to make a reservation for the first night, call about the two beds, then bid on the other five nights? thanks - mike (first time poster) Link to comment
headtrip Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Most priceline experts will warn you....Unless you don't mind bringing an inflatable mattress in case you win a room with only one bed. Therefore, it really is a gamble...proceed at your own risk. There are lots more information on the subject via the link below:http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?s=&...ost&p=79992 Link to comment
floridasunshine Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 i made the '2 bed' gamble on my most recent purchase because I had never had a problem in the past with calling and requesting a double .... unfortunately for me, the hotel i got this time ONLY has king rooms. No doubles at all ..... :) So, if I were you I wouldn't do it. Use Hotwire or another site and be sure. Link to comment
Shea77 Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 If it were Orlando I'd risk it, but definitely not DC. I booked the Westin in Dupont Circle and it was all Kings. Link to comment
dietz Posted July 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Looking for help with identifing this hotel as I don't see any 4*'s listed for the fairfax area. This is for 4 people from Aug 5th through Aug 11th. Fitness, pool, restaurant, business center, wireless internet, and tennis. Offered price is $125/night. A little more than the 4* (Wahington towers I think), but since it is further out I am hoping I might offset the cost with a reduction in add on fees (parking, etc.). Any help would be appreciated. thansk - mike. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 This is a match for the Hyatt Fair Lakes so that would be our best guess.Please use this HOTWIRE link to begin your purchase.Let us know how it goes or if 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
dietz Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Finally found the hotel I was looking for. We are partial to the embassy suites and after three weeks of checking it showed up. Embassy Suites Convention Center 3.5*Aug 5th - Aug 11th$120.00 x 6 = $720.00 + $106.05 (tax) = $826.05Biggest giveaway was the complimentary breakfast. Also listed restaurant, laundry, fitness, pool, business, and internet.Could have gone with the Hilton Washington Towers for $107, but enjoy the seperate rooms.Used the hotwire connectionn through this website and will add a review when we return.Thanks for the great website. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Congratulations on your success... glad you received the hotel you were hoping for!Thank you for using this board's link to HOTWIRE 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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