Priceline Hotel: Anyone know what hotels are near Union Station?

[EastCoastHereWeCome]

We are flying into BWI (Baltimore) on June 1, 2009.

Here is what I'm looking for:

- A hotel for June 1, 2 and 3rd.

- We want to see the capitol, the museums, etc. I would prefer a hotel that has a free breakfast.

- There are 5 of us: 2 adults and 3 kids. I would consider risking only getting one bed and putting the kids on the floor, but would prefer 2 beds.

- We will not be renting a car but will be using public transportation.

- Max bid per night: $70

Thanks! Any other Washington DC tips would be greatly appreciated. I have never been so I feel a bit lost.

[AaronJB]

I think the issue is that a free breakfast is something that you can only try for on HOTWIRE. I'm not particularly familiar with DC, but unfortunately, when I look up 2 adults/2 kids, one cheaper option I see is a 3* in the Bethesda/Silver Spring area for $56, but I'm not sure what kind of transportation there is from this outlying area. There's also a 3* with breakfast (as well as a number of other amenities) in the Chantilly/Dulles IAD South area for $55, but again, not sure what the public transit in DC is like.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE link. Hopefully a local can chime in with a discussion of what the public transit options are in DC.

[EastCoastHereWeCome]

I'd like a 3* hotel near Union Station.

[AaronJB]

Start with this link:

Priceline Washington DC Map

[thereuare]

You can also see the "retail" hotels PRICELINE uses in this area by entering any address or landmark in the search box at BackUpBooking.com

Once you decide up the zone(s) you're willing to accept let us know the dates of your trip and your budget and we'll advise according. If the zone(s) are too large for your needs and you need to pinpoint a specific location within the zone you may want to consider HOTWIRE where you can often take an educated guess as to what hotel is being offered, and therefore have an idea of where you may likely end up.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[EastCoastHereWeCome]

Help Id 2* in Arlington 6/1 through 6/4

THanks!

[thereuare]

PLEASE keep all your posts for the same stay in the same thread.

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