Hotel price dropWashington, DC
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection for $341 a night with taxes
$296 a night before taxes at Expedia.com for Nov 6–Nov 8 (2 nights, two adults): about $681 with estimated taxes. Google puts this hotel's usual rate at about $417 a night; the hotel's own site shows $302. 5-star, rated 4.5.
Nov 6–82 nightsSleeps 2room for two adults
- Room for two adults
- 2 nights
The catches
The cheapest rate may be non-refundable; Expedia.com shows the cancellation terms.Minor
Hotel rates change daily; this was the price when we checked.Minor
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 2 nights at $296Required | Expedia.com, before taxes | $592 |
| Taxes, about 14.95% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$89 |
| Total | room for 2 nights plus estimated taxes | $681 |
How to book it
- Open Expedia.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $296 a night before taxes
- Check the final total, including taxes and any resort fee, and the cancellation terms
Why it's this cheap
Hotels cut rates on dates they expect to have empty rooms; this one is far below what the same hotel usually charges.
Why it's a good deal
This rentalroom for 2 nights plus estimated taxes$681
Normal pricethis hotel's usual rate for these dates, per Google$959
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONGoogle's usual rate for this hotel, about $417 a night (its median public rate over the past year), plus the same taxes.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Expedia.com $296/night before taxes; Google's usual about $417; official site $302 | Oct 26, 5:01 PM ET |
