Heads Up, IAD airport Hilton - $65/night
Apr 15, 2017, 7:34 am
#1
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Heads Up, IAD airport Hilton - $65/night
Not the greatest deal, but still pretty decent for that area.
Just booked a room in May and noticed that the Hilton (4 star) was almost 1/2 the price ($65) of the next 4 star hotel which were $120+. Sign up for the app promo to get 500 extra points and book through the app to save a few $ compared to the website or cheaptickets/hotels.com/orbitz, etc.
Just booked a room in May and noticed that the Hilton (4 star) was almost 1/2 the price ($65) of the next 4 star hotel which were $120+. Sign up for the app promo to get 500 extra points and book through the app to save a few $ compared to the website or cheaptickets/hotels.com/orbitz, etc.
Apr 15, 2017, 2:27 pm
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Not the greatest deal, but still pretty decent for that area.
Just booked a room in May and noticed that the Hilton (4 star) was almost 1/2 the price ($65) of the next 4 star hotel which were $120+. Sign up for the app promo to get 500 extra points and book through the app to save a few $ compared to the website or cheaptickets/hotels.com/orbitz, etc.
Just booked a room in May and noticed that the Hilton (4 star) was almost 1/2 the price ($65) of the next 4 star hotel which were $120+. Sign up for the app promo to get 500 extra points and book through the app to save a few $ compared to the website or cheaptickets/hotels.com/orbitz, etc.
Apr 15, 2017, 4:27 pm
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Maybe, but we used to be Diamond members with Hilton and I can't recall any being $65. Hampton Inns or Hilton Garden Inns, sure, but not Hiltons.
We've also been to IAD a few times and seem to pay closer to $100. I know that it's not a great deal, but it was decent for us and I figured it would be a popular location to fly out of. If you can use it, great, if not, no worries.
We've also been to IAD a few times and seem to pay closer to $100. I know that it's not a great deal, but it was decent for us and I figured it would be a popular location to fly out of. If you can use it, great, if not, no worries.
Apr 15, 2017, 5:28 pm
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Maybe, but we used to be Diamond members with Hilton and I can't recall any being $65. Hampton Inns or Hilton Garden Inns, sure, but not Hiltons.
We've also been to IAD a few times and seem to pay closer to $100. I know that it's not a great deal, but it was decent for us and I figured it would be a popular location to fly out of. If you can use it, great, if not, no worries.
We've also been to IAD a few times and seem to pay closer to $100. I know that it's not a great deal, but it was decent for us and I figured it would be a popular location to fly out of. If you can use it, great, if not, no worries.
Agree it's a good rate, but I also think the distinction between Hilton and other Hilton brands isn't always linear.
Apr 15, 2017, 5:53 pm
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In some ways, as a family traveler, I've actually preferred Hilton Garden Inns (omlettes made to order for all, but usually still get a fridge)... Hampton Inns are ok. Hiltons are nicer in some ways, but usually don't have a fridge which is a pain with a family, but we'd sometimes get access to the lounges which helped if there was finger food/soda provided.
Regardless, I'm going on vacation in a month and at this point could stay at a Days Inn for all I care. I just wanna be at the beach! Well, maybe not the Days Inn... I really hate the Days Inn, but you get the point!
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Apr 16, 2017, 3:59 pm
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Apr 20, 2017, 1:36 am
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Apr 20, 2017, 5:54 am
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Very nice to know. I guess we've always previously flown out during the week and had to pay more than double that. I'll have to keep that in mind for future flights as almost all ATL flights seem to have a layover in IAD or DCA.
May 2, 2017, 2:36 pm
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Can only comment on location: Hilton is closer to the airport, but in an office park with nothing around it. Doubletree is right next to two large shopping centers and very close to a large (pretty nice) mall.
May 2, 2017, 3:12 pm
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Even if you don't have Diamond status at Hilton, you can pay $16 to upgrade to get access to the Executive lounge. From what I read online it's better than most. Drinks and decent dinner + breakfast the next morning. They close at 10pm though I believe and don't open until 7am for those with early/late flights.
May 2, 2017, 6:40 pm
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Good info- thanks. Shopping centers don't interest me as I am just looking for an overnight stay before a morning flight, but breakfast does. I called the Hilton and they said (as you noted) executive lounge opens at 7 a.m. on weekends but it is 6 a.m. weekdays. Doubletree's lounge is closed on weekends but they serve breakfast starting at 6 a.m. in main restaurant. I think it's the Hilton for me but great to have so many cheap good options. Wish it were that way at JFK