Priceline Hotel: 3.5* DC (Georgetown-Foggy Bottom) Washington Marriott

[bethyld]

Thank you in advance for your help :)

I have had past success booking 1 room for 2 nights max on PRICELINE but never for longer stays.

We are looking to book 2 rooms for 4 nights each - both rooms for the same dates.

Am I at a disadvantage when bidding on PRICELINE due to the longer stay and number or rooms or at an advantage?

I have checked the calendar of wins and there are few wins posted for these dates. What would be a reasonable bid for this time frame?

Thanks!

[bethyld]

Quick update:

$60 Bid REJECTED

Will try again in 24 hours unless anyone has any great advice or info on why rates may be higher for those dates.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Washington DC is a hotel market largely driven by policitical events and conventions. At times when there are neither rates are low... during any government meetings, rallys, or conventions, rates can spike dramatically.

Based upon current rates i'm doubtful $60 is close to what it is going to take for these dates... what is the best available rate you're able to find thru conventional booking methods for these dates?

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

[bethyld]

Was not very optimistic about getting an accepted rate within our target range but was pleasantly surprised.

Used the PRICELINE link.

2 rooms 7/12/09 - 7/16/09

1st attempt: $60 Dupont Circle - Woodley Park REJECTED

2nd attempt: $65 Add Convention Center - Capitol Hill Area REJECTED

3rd attempt: $65 Add White House - Downtown REJECTED

4th and final attempt: $70 Add Georgetown - Foggy Bottom ACCEPTED!!!

Washington Marriott

Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $70.00

Subtotal: $560.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $93.10

Total Charges*: $653.10

2 rooms for 3 adults and 2 children total.

Thanks for all the help!

[AaronJB]

Congratulations on your success! Glad you were able to get a hotel within your price range, and quite an impressive deal - regular rates are $259 on these dates. :)

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and thanks for using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.

[bethyld]

Thanks Aaron!

I called the hotel and they were happy to guarantee double beds for both rooms and they put in a request for connecting rooms. From the reviews I've read on other sites, the hotel, while in a quiet location, is fantastic to stay at.

Thanks again for the help from all :-)

-Bethany