DC Prime Tourist Time - Hotel Deals?
We are flying into DC Sept 6th (late) and are departing Sept 10th. I was wondering if since our arrival is after the Labor Day holiday we might get price breaks on hotels? I know that the weather starts to get a little cooler there in Sept, so the thought that tourism picks up going into September occurred to me. This is my first trip in a loooong time, hence the obsessing!
I have been toying on Priceline & not won anything yet (too far out obviously) but am kind on interested to know if that'll be a "prime time" where even Priceline might not help..... I have a "backup" booking at the Marriott Conv Center @ $169/night which I don't think is bad for that hotel, but a cheaper hotel room = better dinners out!! :-) Thanks for all thoughts & for the help already received! |
While the tourists go away by that point, post Labor Day is when the business travel picks up again, especially if Congress is in session.
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The tourists will be gone, back to school, etc. Congress would be coming back that week, I think. Still, it wouldn't be prime time. You picked a good time to visit.
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Actually, The Marriot Courtyard Convention Center at $169/night is a fantastic deal. It is a nice hotel in an excellent location and at a very steep discount. I wouldn't change a thing.
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WOO HOO! I was hoping there might be a bit of a break. Most business types would stay downtown or in the Convention Center area, right? So Dupont will probably be a little easier!
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Sorry bardo1, I was posting as you were. I know that $169 is a great rate, but I was really trying to be around $100 for the hotel, given the steeper taxes on rooms in DC.
So, I am going to try Priceline & see what happens. If I can get a decent hotel in Dupont for 80-100, I am going to go that route. |
Business types also stay in DuPont. You may get something on Priceline, but you have a good rate if you don't.
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Yeah, it's just money right?!?! :-) Better to have a great hotel/location & enjoy the vacation!
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