Hotwired

Since my interview in DC yesterday was at 2pm, I hadn't decided until the last minute that driving up Tuesday night and staying overnight was the best way to go. Looking at hotel costs, I decided to go with Hotwire, where you book a hotel solely on price and don't find out the specifics, including the name of the hotel, until after you've already paid. It's a bit of a risk but since the hotel price they quoted was $48, I felt the risk was worth it for one night. That's unbelievably cheap for a somewhat decent hotel in the DC area and it really worked out well. The hotel, an Extended Stay America, was in a really nice, safe suburban area and even though I'd barely even heard of that brand before, turned out to be pretty decent. It skimps on a lot of amenities but it's definitely workable and the room is fairly spacious. Anyway, I was very happy with my Hotwire experience and think I'll try it again!