MJRBIM Posted January 20, 2005 Report Posted January 20, 2005 The ESRI Federal User Conference is in Washington, D.C. in early February - I have been bidding for a 2.5* hotel in any of the D.C. area PL zones for one-night (Feb. 02) up to $55 US with no luck.I'm in the middle of a 72 hour lock-out right now, but since I'm flying in and out of IAD - I'm wondering about staying by the airport and driving in.Anyone know what the drive-time is from IAD to the DC Convention Center on a weekday morning....?Thanks in advance!
fwfdan Posted January 20, 2005 Report Posted January 20, 2005 Don't do it... Unless you are staying AT the airport (the Marriott Dulles) you will need to take the Dulles Toll Road (instead of the Dulles access road) - and the commute will be awful (more than one of you, you will be able to use toll lanes and Rt 66 inside the beltway, but if only you - it will not be good). I would allow about an hour and a half to make the trip.
fwfdan Posted January 20, 2005 Report Posted January 20, 2005 Missed the "one night" item - not quite as bad as every day, and since you are returning to the airport you will be able to use Rt 66 and the access road on your retrun to the airport.... Just allow plenty of time in the morning.
MJRBIM Posted January 23, 2005 Author Report Posted January 23, 2005 4* Grand Hyatt - Cov. Ctr / Cap. Hill 02/02 - $80 Thanks to fwfdan for the driving advice. New PL cities are always a challenge.I figured if I was going to bid upwards of $75 for a 2.5*, I might as well start bidding at the 4* level...and looks like I bagged a good one near the convention center.___________________(One-Night)1st Bid - 4* Cov. Ctr / Cap. Hill @ $75 = Declined with $22 Counter Offer2nd Bid - 4* added Springfield @ $80 = Accepted at Grand Hyatt===========Check-In Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2005Check-Out Date: Thursday, February 3, 2005Hotel Name:Grand Hyatt Washington1000 H Street NwWashington, District OfColumbia 20001202-582-1234Your Offer Price: $80.00Number of Rooms: 1Number of Nights: 1Subtotal: $80.00Taxes and Service Fees: $18.80Total Charges: $98.80===============Great deal since the best rate on the Hyatt site is a pre-paid at $279 (US) plus tax.There's another $200 US in savings....gotta love PL....
thereuare Posted January 23, 2005 Report Posted January 23, 2005 Congratulations on your win!Looks like you did very well... thanks for posting and sharing it with the rest of us.Have a great stay... and good luck with the traffic! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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