Hotwire Hotel: Washington DC

[sammy5]

Very new to betterbidding - but so far i love it! :)

Planning a trip to Washington DC Saturday, April 10 - Monday, April 12, 2010

Family of 5 - parents and kids 12,11 and 11.

My kids have never been to DC; my husband I haven't been to DC in years.

Since it's a short visit, we'd like to stay right in the heart of tourist attractions - I'm thinking White House Capital Hill or Dupont Circle. (I think I prefer White House are but could be pursuaded.)

All 5 of us in one room - would like 2 beds, one child in sleeping bag or roll away, if possible.

I kind of like the idea of a heated rooftop pool - but will it be open in April?

Here's what I'm considering:

Dupont Circle/Embassy Row 4 1/2 stars $125 - bed choice, boutique, fitness center, restaurant,business center, hi speed internet, tennis nearby

OR

White House Capitol Area 4 stars $133 - fitness, pool, restuarant,business center, hi speed internet

Questions: which hotels are these?

I'm guessing the Dupont Circle is the Fairfax and the White House is the Sheraton Downtown.

Concern: With a party of 5 people, I assume we need to fly under the radar. Would we be conspicuous at a boutique hotel? I don't want to get kicked out or pay a fine.

Timing: Should we book now, or what a while? I know it's a ll a gamble, but would love your thoughts on timing.

Ideally, we'd like to stay until Tuesday, April 13, but I noticed a big jump in rates on weekday vs weekend. I'm thinking of adding another night separately, maybe heading north - say Bethesda, MD? - as we will be driving home to New England. Or, we can save money and just drive home (5+ hours) on Monday.

I've never seen bed choice as an option before - very interesting.

Can't wait to hear back! I will definitely book through your site. :)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Timing: Should we book now, or what a while? I know it's a ll a gamble, but would love your thoughts on timing.

See the related "early or late" link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

With a party of 5 people, I assume we need to fly under the radar.

This is a risk only you (and your family) can decide if you're willing to take. Bottomline is that it's a risk which will ultimately depend upon the hotel you receive, size of their rooms, fire codes, etc.

As far as the hotels above... the 4.5* matches previous reports for the Fairfax at Embassy Row so that would be my best guess for this one. While the amenities for the 4* are quite common for this area, the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill has been seen with this combination before so that would be my best guess for this one.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[sammy5]

Thank you thereuare - I really appreciate your insights. I'm leaning towards the 4* in White House area. I think the Fairfax may not be the perfect fit for us. I'll let you know! Thanks again!

[AaronJB]

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