Priceline Hotel: Priceline not accepting bid in DC need advice

[Edemp]

Previously had good success using PRICELINE . However, never used for Wash. DC. Trying to book four rooms for A week in late Oct. I have tried 3 , 3 and 1/2 and 4 stars and big up to $130 > in Dupont Circle area> no luck. that is the area everyone suggested most... Wondering if it is because it is the area or the time out. Usually when I book it is a few weeks or days from arrival date. ANy thoughts or suggestions? even other areas> sightseeing with kids want to take metro...

Wondering how far in advance someone has booked a room through bidding on PRICELINE? Do you think the further from arrival date the higher price vs closer to the better price???

[AaronJB]

There is no "right or wrong" answer to this question - it all varies upon date, hotel and traffic. Some people wait and manage to see prices fall. On the other hand, I've helped quite a few people who decided to wait to book and then, closer to the date, found that prices ramped up and/or the deals that they wanted were simply gone. Overall, waiting to book is placing a bet that prices will go down, and it definitely doesn't always work that way.

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[Edemp]

No luck on Priceline for the White house or Dupont area for the Week of Oct 21-28 . I needed four rooms. I tried both areas 3.5 star and 4 star up to $150. I even tried a 3 Star for $75.

I tried a 3.5 star at convention center for $80 . Going to see what I can get in Alexandria. Not used to paying that much have better luck in Atlanta and Nashville>

[thereuare]

I'm guessing it may take $165-$200 for a 3.5* or 4*... what is your maximum bid for the White house or Dupont zones?

What is your maximum bid for Alexandria?

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