ric0717 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 After fixing friends' visa issues, we were looking for 2 rooms in downtown area preferably 4*, for May 12-15. We tried $200/room (white house, georgetown, dupont circle and convention center) but still failed. We understand there is university graduation ceremony around that period. Is it too late to bid?
thereuare Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!It's not that it's too late to bid, but more so that many hotels are already at very high occupancy due to the gradulation and any other events taking place in the area that it will be hard to get a great deal regardless of how you book.Are you set on DC... would you be willing to drive (or take lowcost express (no stops) bus service from DC to NYC??) If not, is staying outside of DC an commuting in via metro an option? What is the best rate you're able to get thru conventional booking methods? What is your maximum bid for this stay?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
ric0717 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Posted May 5, 2009 We have 2 seniors in the group so hopefully we won't spend much time on commutes. We also added Arlington and Crystal City at a lower bidding rate ($150) but still could not settle a 3.5* hotel. The maximum bid we can offer is $200. We really should avoid visiting capitol during weekdays. Weekend rates are more affordable. But I think it is too late to change the schedule. Always appreciate this site and I did use the BB PRICELINE link to start a bid.
jt71903 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 With your budget, you may want to try HOTWIRE. There are some hotels in Silver Spring within $200....one is 3.5* for $79 only!!
thereuare Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 So moving forward exactly what is the minimum star level and zone(s) you're willing to accept... let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
ric0717 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Posted May 6, 2009 It seems we don't have many choices left now. Our plan was maximum bid $200 for a 4* room. Maybe we should look for a 3.5* even 3*. We prefer these 4 areas: Whitehouse-Downtown, Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Convention Center.
thereuare Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 We'll try for a 4* hotel up to your limit, then a 3.5* up to your limit; if that too is rejected (likely) we'll discuss your next options...At the 4* level you have FOUR re-bid zones, at the 3.5* level you have THREE 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 4* Whitehouse-Downtown and Dupont Circle...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Convention Center and Georgetown...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Whitehouse-Downtown and Dupont Circle and Convention Center...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Whitehouse-Downtown and Dupont Circle and Georgetown...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Whitehouse-Downtown and Dupont Circle and Convention Center and Georgetown...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200If the above is rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Whitehouse-Downtown and Dupont Circle...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Convention Center and Georgetown...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Whitehouse-Downtown and Convention Center...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Dupont Circle and Georgetown...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Whitehouse-Downtown and Convention Center and Dupont...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Whitehouse-Downtown and Convention Center and Georgetown...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Whitehouse-Downtown and Convention Center and Dupont and Geogetown...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200Any questions 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
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