Gouged in DC?
Jul 21, 2005 | 3:04 pm
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Gouged in DC?
Greetings all,
Normally don't go to DC on business but I'll be there Sept. 18-23 (midweek) and having the darndest time finding a decent rate downtown. Company likes me to stay below $150 but will allow up to $200 in the tougher cities...yet I can't even find anything within that range. Got a VIP card and can't get that rate, either. Tried all the promo codes to no avail. Will be working at RFK Stadium and prefer not to rent a car if at all possible. Any suggestions?
Normally don't go to DC on business but I'll be there Sept. 18-23 (midweek) and having the darndest time finding a decent rate downtown. Company likes me to stay below $150 but will allow up to $200 in the tougher cities...yet I can't even find anything within that range. Got a VIP card and can't get that rate, either. Tried all the promo codes to no avail. Will be working at RFK Stadium and prefer not to rent a car if at all possible. Any suggestions?
Jul 21, 2005 | 3:37 pm
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Originally Posted by sfobound
Any suggestions?
Jul 21, 2005 | 4:41 pm
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I am assuming you'd like Metro access. But, I don't know if it goes to RFK stadium.
In any case, I did some searches and you are right, it is tough to find anything under $200 for that time period.
I did find one Marriot property that was around $170, but they're just over a mile from the nearest Metro station( and about 10 miles from RFK Stadium), which probably means a taxi from the hotel to the station, sorry.
In any case, I did some searches and you are right, it is tough to find anything under $200 for that time period.
I did find one Marriot property that was around $170, but they're just over a mile from the nearest Metro station( and about 10 miles from RFK Stadium), which probably means a taxi from the hotel to the station, sorry.
Jul 21, 2005 | 4:46 pm
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There is a Metro stop at RFK stadium. You can pick a hotel in other spots of Maryland or Virginia that are near a Metro station to save some money. Anything in DC is going to be expensive
Jul 21, 2005 | 4:58 pm
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Does it need to be consecutive days?
You could do a day-by-day search using the P42 rate
CY Embassy Row ($139) and Wardman Park ($199) are both avail on specific days during the week. Probably get a day reserved, then call them directly to tack on add'l days at the same rate.
You could do a day-by-day search using the P42 rate
CY Embassy Row ($139) and Wardman Park ($199) are both avail on specific days during the week. Probably get a day reserved, then call them directly to tack on add'l days at the same rate.
Last edited by ntamayo; Jul 21, 2005 at 5:02 pm
Jul 22, 2005 | 1:33 pm
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The rates you are seeing are what I deal with on every trip to DC. And the rates are even higher in the spring from Cherry Blossom time until the end of school trip season.
Marriott Key Bridge is one of my favourites due to location. It's only a short walk across the bridge to the restaurants in Georgetown.
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Marriott Key Bridge is one of my favourites due to location. It's only a short walk across the bridge to the restaurants in Georgetown.
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Jul 22, 2005 | 3:11 pm
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The Metro stop is Stadium/Armory, which is on both the blue and orange lines.
Courtyard New Carrollton is 1 mile from the New Carrollton Metro station, on the orange line. It might be walkable, but I'm unsure; the hotel might also have a shuttle. $139 a night is what I'm seeing for your dates.
Courtyard New Carrollton is 1 mile from the New Carrollton Metro station, on the orange line. It might be walkable, but I'm unsure; the hotel might also have a shuttle. $139 a night is what I'm seeing for your dates.
Jul 24, 2005 | 11:44 am
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Originally Posted by Seat13F_AC_CRJ
The rates you are seeing are what I deal with on every trip to DC. And the rates are even higher in the spring from Cherry Blossom time until the end of school trip season.
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Jul 24, 2005 | 2:31 pm
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I have had success with Hotwire.
I was able to get a room at the Hilton near Dupont Circle for less than 100 USD.
I was able to get a room at the Hilton near Dupont Circle for less than 100 USD.
Jul 24, 2005 | 11:36 pm
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What, if any, decisions have you made sfobound?
Jul 25, 2005 | 9:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Seat13F_AC_CRJ
The rates you are seeing are what I deal with on every trip to DC. And the rates are even higher in the spring from Cherry Blossom time until the end of school trip season.
Marriott Key Bridge is one of my favourites due to location. It's only a short walk across the bridge to the restaurants in Georgetown.
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Marriott Key Bridge is one of my favourites due to location. It's only a short walk across the bridge to the restaurants in Georgetown.
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13F
Jul 29, 2005 | 8:10 pm
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Thanks everyone!
Originally Posted by tcook052
What, if any, decisions have you made sfobound?
I got the VIP rate ($179) to pop at the RI DC/Capitol, which is at 333 E St. SW. Thanks for the Metro info, DenverBrian. ^ If anyone has tips/insight on that property, feel free.
Last edited by sfobound; Jul 30, 2005 at 12:06 pm Reason: Edited to thank DenverBrian for Metro info