Using Priceline for the first time--help!

[torinsmom]

I'm planning a short trip to DC with my DS14 and would like to get a good deal on a hotel in a good area. I've been reading one of the bidding websites' forums and it looks like most people who bid for a 3.5 * in the Capitol area are getting the Marriott Metro Center for less than $80/night. I really want to try, but I don't want to end up somewhere shady. We need to be near the metro to get around. Does anyone have tips or advice for me for bidding?

Marsha

 

[Sandy321]

at betterbidding.com - they are very friendly and you can post a question and get honest replies -

http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?showtopic=157&
is there list of known wins...

I know I get nervous - I bid for Chicago, 4* only because of the unknown, but when I've needed something in my suburban town - you have to go to 3 or 2.5* and every time this year I get those stupid extended stay - they only have one bed in their rooms!!!

 

[rainy~daze]

agreed about betterbidding.com you can compare dates people are traveling to your dates and have a feel for the places they are getting and the rates. then be sure to use rebid zones. what are the dates you are planning to go?

 

[torinsmom]

We are going June 15-18th. DS has never been and I have only been for a day trip in 7th grade!

Marsha

 

[rainy~daze]

check out travelzoo.com too they have some specials on dc hotels, especially some marriotts.

 

[golfgal]

I just bid a room in Alexandria-Old Town area and got the 4* Westin for $112/night. We plan to take the metro from the airport to get there and the metro in and out of town as needed.