Priceline Hotel: 4* DC (Dupont Circle-Woodley Park) Hotel Palomar

[BayDeNoc]

I am having trouble booking a room in Washington DC in mid March, 3/11 thru 3/16. I was unsuccessful up to $102 for a 4* or 3.5* in White House, Convention Center, DuPont Circle, and Georgetown. Looking on Hotwire, I'm wondering if the high prices on Monday, March 16, may be driving the total higher. Do you think I will have to split my bid, and probably change hotels, to be successful in keeping the costs lower? Any advice will be appreciated.

[AaronJB]

Good afternoon. :)

What would be your max budget per night?

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[BayDeNoc]

I would like to keep the average below $125.

I had hoped to stay below $100, based on past bids, but I guess the lower prices were for weekend nights.

Thanks.

[BayDeNoc]

Initial bids for 4* and 3.5* up to $102 for 3/11 - 3/16 were rejected for DuPont Circle, White House, and Convention Center.

Determined that rates on 3/16 were significantly higher on other sites, so shortened with ending date of 3/15.

Then bid DuPont Circle 4* at $80 - rejected.

Added Mt Vernon to DuPont Circle at $90 - accepted - Hotel Palomar.

For 3/16 bid up to $95 for 4*, 3.5* and 3* for DuPont Circle (we were going to be changing hotels, so wanted to stay near) - rejected.

Hotwire listed a 3* with good ratings on 3/16 for $99 - so I bought it - Hotel Normandy.

[AaronJB]

Congratulations on your success. :)

Certainly a fantastic deal for this Kimpton property! Hope you are pleased with the result.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.