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May 27, 2009 | 7:56 am

#17

jfulcher

Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: RDU

Programs: Delta PM/1MM, Hilton Diamond (for now), Bonvoy Titanium

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Vker

I know many properties have much higher rates during the week than weekend due to business travel.

We need to stay at Dulles Airport on Thursday, June 4 for a 6am June 5 flight. We live in Baltimore so staying near the airport is much more convenient than leaving 2:30am from our house.

Anyway, pricing for the Marriott Dulles for Thursday only is $189/night. HOWEVER, if I price Thursday-Saturday, price drops to $71/night. This price drop is true for all of the Marriott Dulles Properties.

I will probably get the room for both nights and just leave Friday w/o checking out.

I would book the room and check out on friday. Generally you'll keep the rate you booked and most hotels will let you depart early with no penalty. Some do have a penalty, but generally not.