Hotel Idea in Washington DC
Hotel Idea in Washington DC
Hi -
My wife and I get to spend one evening in Washington DC next week. Trying to pick a hotel has not been easy, since we don't know much.
I have been there on business, and what would be really nice is something that is an easy walk to sites like the White House, and the memorials. Coupled with something near a Metro station.
Any ideas? Is anything near the convention center also convenient to these others places?
My wife and I get to spend one evening in Washington DC next week. Trying to pick a hotel has not been easy, since we don't know much.
I have been there on business, and what would be really nice is something that is an easy walk to sites like the White House, and the memorials. Coupled with something near a Metro station.
Any ideas? Is anything near the convention center also convenient to these others places?
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In Fall of 2008, we stayed at:
Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
It used to be a Holiday Inn and I stayed their on business before. New owners have upgraded it...and of course raised the prices.
It is just north of Capital.........and is easy walking distance to the Mall. It is also a short walk to Union Station. Our stay there was fine.
I would not recommend staying at Hotel Harrington. I had to stay there on business once because all other hotels were booked. It has a lower price........but really lower quality. I would however recommend eating a burger at Harry's restaurant.......right next to this hotel.
Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
It used to be a Holiday Inn and I stayed their on business before. New owners have upgraded it...and of course raised the prices.
It is just north of Capital.........and is easy walking distance to the Mall. It is also a short walk to Union Station. Our stay there was fine.
I would not recommend staying at Hotel Harrington. I had to stay there on business once because all other hotels were booked. It has a lower price........but really lower quality. I would however recommend eating a burger at Harry's restaurant.......right next to this hotel.
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There are many hotels in Virginia (Alexandria and Arlington) near metro (subway) stops that would be relatively convenient to the attractions in Washington DC. I believe the room rates would be much, much lower.
If you want a Marriott, try theer are two in the Crystal City area of Arlington, right near a Metro stop.
Here is a Holiday Inn in Arlington, right near metro http://www.hiarlington.com/
Here is a Hyatt http://arlington.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Here is a Westin http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/pr ... rtyID=1513
For a lower price, you could try a best Western http://www.pentagonhotel.com/ or the neighboring Comfort Inn http://www.hotelscombined.com/Hotel/Com ... rginia.htm They are not on the Metro, but they may have a courtesy shuttle, and I suspect the rates are much, much lower than some other hotels.
If you want a Marriott, try theer are two in the Crystal City area of Arlington, right near a Metro stop.
Here is a Holiday Inn in Arlington, right near metro http://www.hiarlington.com/
Here is a Hyatt http://arlington.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Here is a Westin http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/pr ... rtyID=1513
For a lower price, you could try a best Western http://www.pentagonhotel.com/ or the neighboring Comfort Inn http://www.hotelscombined.com/Hotel/Com ... rginia.htm They are not on the Metro, but they may have a courtesy shuttle, and I suspect the rates are much, much lower than some other hotels.
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I am in DC at least once a month... Find out what area you want to stay in, research it on priceline dot com, learn about competing star levels within the "bubble" area and the regular priceline rates... THEN name your own price. I often get Hiltons, Marriotts, Double Trees for $48 - 65 a night in Alexandria or Bethesda. If necessary, use the free hotel shuttle to the metro if you dont get a hotel within walking distance. THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!
Good Luck,
Ray
Good Luck,
Ray
Thanks all for the great feedback. We are only staying one night, and some rooms freed up at JW Marriott, and I can use Marriott reward points, so this is good.
I will definitely use the other tips on this thread (like the priceline) when we take our kids there someday (soon I hope).
Thanks all! Great help!
I will definitely use the other tips on this thread (like the priceline) when we take our kids there someday (soon I hope).
Thanks all! Great help!
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I've stayed at the Melrose and the River Inn, which are both near GWU, sort of between the White House and Georgetown. Good restaurants in walking distance, just a couple blocks to GW Metro stop, and can walk to White House (8-10 blocks).
Alternatively, we stayed out in Alexandria at the Old Town Embassy Suites for a family vacation - it was great. Literally across the street from the Metro with easy access (though a bit of a ride) to pretty much anywhere.
Alternatively, we stayed out in Alexandria at the Old Town Embassy Suites for a family vacation - it was great. Literally across the street from the Metro with easy access (though a bit of a ride) to pretty much anywhere.
There is not. You have to cross the Key bridge to get to the nearest metro stop (Rosslyn).gouldnm wrote:Is there a metro stop in Georgetown?livesoft wrote:I always stay in Georgetown or Alexandria. The Metro will get you to the Mall. Perhaps you are trying to stay too close?
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We stayed at the Hampton Inn Convention Center in April, over spring break. It was great. Great breakfast.
It's near the Circulator Bus that will take you down to the Mall area for $1 per person. It is walkable to the Mall, but the bus is easy and cheap. One Metro line is a few blocks away. We usually took the bus in the AM to the Mall, Smithsonian , etc. and then walked back, stopping for dinner and then strolling back the rest of the way. Would highly recommend it.
It was about $210 a night - not cheap - but not expensive (for DC) either. The location made it a worth it in our book.
Have fun
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It's near the Circulator Bus that will take you down to the Mall area for $1 per person. It is walkable to the Mall, but the bus is easy and cheap. One Metro line is a few blocks away. We usually took the bus in the AM to the Mall, Smithsonian , etc. and then walked back, stopping for dinner and then strolling back the rest of the way. Would highly recommend it.
It was about $210 a night - not cheap - but not expensive (for DC) either. The location made it a worth it in our book.
Have fun
- L
We have reservations next week at the Washington Plaza hotel. It was recommended by Victoria, on this site. I believe it was the site of a previous Bogleheads Reunion.
The hotel is close to the White House and has reasonable rates. They have a large, outdoor swimming pool which may come in handy if the June weather is sweltering. I can give you a review when I return, but there I'm sure you can find opinions from Bogleheads who attended the reunion.
The hotel is close to the White House and has reasonable rates. They have a large, outdoor swimming pool which may come in handy if the June weather is sweltering. I can give you a review when I return, but there I'm sure you can find opinions from Bogleheads who attended the reunion.