Thrrobyn Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 Im going to be in Washington Dc this weekend from 7/20 - 7/23. I think we'd like to stay in either "capitol hill", "white house" or "Dc Suburbs NE". Im hoping not to spend more than $75 for a 3* hotel in one of those areas. Is this a practical top amount to bid for these areas? any bidding help would be appreciated!
thereuare Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 I think we'd like to stay in either "capitol hill", "white house" or "Dc Suburbs NE"We really don't see too much bidding in the DC Suburbs NE zone... is there a particular reason you're including this in your bidding? Also, i just took a look and currently the highest star rating offered in this zone is 2* (which may explain why we don't see much bidding here)Do you just want to bid the Capitol Hill and White Hosue zones? (have you also considered Dupont-Woodley Park)Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Thrrobyn Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Posted July 18, 2008 I currently live in Florida and am just accepted a job in DC, so I need to go up there to find some place to live. Most of the places I am going to look at are north and east of DC proper, so thats why i was thinking that area. I didnt realize there were only 2* places there, so I think I will pass on that. Also, my mother is coming up there with me and it will be her fisrt time there. She asked if we could stay in the heart of DC, thats why i chose white house and capitol hill. I think id like to stick with those two for my bidding. Thanks!
thereuare Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 Under $75 for a 3* in one of these zones may be a very tough call, but you can try as follows...At the 3* level you have three re-bid zones available. 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* White House...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 $65, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Capitol Hill...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 $65, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* White House and Capitol Hill...Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75Any quesitons feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links 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
Thrrobyn Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Posted July 19, 2008 I was concerned when you said $75 might not cut it as a price, so I bid as you said except for the last round. I tried $75, 80, 85 , and 90 with no success. I went ahead and went 1 more round, selecting White House, Capitol Hill, and Dupont-Woodley Park and used a first bid of $90.Accepted! I got the Marriott Washington Wardman Park. I dont know if $90 is high for this hotel, but I'm thrilled. I checked the Marriott website and saw that this hotel is going for $290/night. Thats a heck of a deal!!Thanks again for all your help. This is the second hotel Ive gotten with your assistance, and I've saved a lot of money. Of course I used your PRICELINE.com link.Can't wait to come back here for my next trip!
thereuare Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 Congratulations on your success!Glad to hear you got a GREAT deal at this property with a very nice discount vs. a conventional booked room.Many users bid the Dupont Circle-Woodley Park area and it should hopefully prove to be convenient for your needs and for getting around the city.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay... and good luck at the new job and apartment hunt :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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