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Scoobs · August 1, 2007, 05:58 PM

I would like to stop off in Washington DC and stay two nights to tour the sites. The number of hotels listed in Wash is over whelming! I would appreciate any suggestions for a nice hotel. Yikes I am used to my timeshare, but will have to lower my standards to a regular room. We are going third week this month.

Scoobs

bogey21 · August 1, 2007, 09:22 PM

I'd look into the JW Marriott. It is a decent hotel right on Pennsylvania Ave; an easy cab ride or walk to most of the downtown stuff; and right next to a Metro Station.

GEORGE

andrea t · August 1, 2007, 09:39 PM

We stayed at the JW for a week. We loved the location and were able to walk almost everywhere.

xnavyss · August 2, 2007, 08:30 AM

We stayed at a Hilton located in Arlington, VA that was nice.

We were able to get this hotel through priceline after obtaining info from biddingfortravel.com.

What was especially nice, the metro was located below the hotel so it was oh so easy to catch the train.

Thanks

Joe

somerville · August 2, 2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by xnavyss

We stayed at a Hilton located in Arlington, VA that was nice.

We were able to get this hotel through priceline after obtaining info from biddingfortravel.com.

What was especially nice, the metro was located below the hotel so it was oh so easy to catch the train.

Thanks

Joe

The Hilton is located a few blocks from my office. There are several hotels in this area, which runs along the Metro Orange line. I can't help you on prices, but there are a number of restaurants in the area and a small enclosed mall.

patty5ia · August 2, 2007, 12:28 PM

We stayed a week at Jury's Washington on Dupont Circle and it was in a more residential neighborhood with lots of restaurants. The metro was right across the street and we could get to everything easily from there. It is reasonably priced. You can take the metro from the airport to your hotel with only one change. Check it out!

Kona Lovers · August 2, 2007, 01:30 PM

The Embassy Suites across the Potomac in VA is where we stayed, with a view of the White House out our window. It's the one near Reagan Airport.

Marty

esk444 · August 6, 2007, 10:24 AM

I second the advice on using priceline.com and biddingfortravel.com for advice on what to bid. August is a real slow time in DC for three and four star properties that cater toward business travelers, a prime recipe for great priceline.com deals. You probably could get a 3 or 4 star hotel for less than $70 per night.

My preference in hotel zones would be : Downtown, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and Crystal City (in Arlington, but close to the metro).

jme · August 6, 2007, 12:25 PM

We bit the bullet and stayed at the JW MARRIOTT, and we were VERY glad we did...White House is only 2-3 blocks away. Smithsonian museums are across the street. ....And it's great walking to them. (don't miss Dorothy's ruby red slippers at the Smithsonian! and the slippers are what comes up most often in our reminiscing!) You can almost see the lawn of the White House looking out your Penn. Ave. window.

The Hard Rock Cafe is only a couple of blocks out the front door, too. The JW MARRIOTT hotel is awesome, and we always will have a fantastic memory.

Make sure you call your state representative to get advance tickets to the White House tour and to the Capitol Bldg. ....A short drive to Mt. Vernon is a must, and try to get to the Lincoln & Jefferson Memorials. Stopping in Old Town Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon is great. There, that should take up ALL your time now. jme

Indea88 · August 6, 2007, 04:59 PM

The Mandarin Oriental!

August 1, 2007, 05:58 PM	#1
Scoobs TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Apr 14, 06 Posts: 6	Need suggestions for Washington DC Hotel I would like to stop off in Washington DC and stay two nights to tour the sites. The number of hotels listed in Wash is over whelming! I would appreciate any suggestions for a nice hotel. Yikes I am used to my timeshare, but will have to lower my standards to a regular room. We are going third week this month. Scoobs

August 2, 2007, 12:28 PM	#6
patty5ia TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 6, 05 Location: Des Moines Posts: 196	Dupont Circle neighborhood. We stayed a week at Jury's Washington on Dupont Circle and it was in a more residential neighborhood with lots of restaurants. The metro was right across the street and we could get to everything easily from there. It is reasonably priced. You can take the metro from the airport to your hotel with only one change. Check it out!

August 2, 2007, 01:30 PM	#7
Kona Lovers TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 27, 06 Location: West Coast Posts: 717 Resorts: SVC West, HI, MD	The Embassy Suites across the Potomac in VA is where we stayed, with a view of the White House out our window. It's the one near Reagan Airport. Marty __________________ "It won't be long, I belong, Somewhere past the setting sun, finally free, finally strong, Somewhere back where I belong..."-Switchfoot

August 6, 2007, 12:25 PM	#9
jme TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 12, 05 Location: Southeast Posts: 784 Resorts: Marriott's Grande Ocean (3 weeks) & Barony Beach Club (2 weeks); TUG member since mid-90's	Jw Marriott We bit the bullet and stayed at the JW MARRIOTT, and we were VERY glad we did...White House is only 2-3 blocks away. Smithsonian museums are across the street. ....And it's great walking to them. (don't miss Dorothy's ruby red slippers at the Smithsonian! and the slippers are what comes up most often in our reminiscing!) You can almost see the lawn of the White House looking out your Penn. Ave. window. The Hard Rock Cafe is only a couple of blocks out the front door, too. The JW MARRIOTT hotel is awesome, and we always will have a fantastic memory. Make sure you call your state representative to get advance tickets to the White House tour and to the Capitol Bldg. ....A short drive to Mt. Vernon is a must, and try to get to the Lincoln & Jefferson Memorials. Stopping in Old Town Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon is great. There, that should take up ALL your time now. jme

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August 1, 2007, 09:22 PM	#2
bogey21 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,523 Resorts: Emerald Seas, FL; Peppertree by the Sea, SC; Orofino at Straight Creek, CO; RCI Points	I'd look into the JW Marriott. It is a decent hotel right on Pennsylvania Ave; an easy cab ride or walk to most of the downtown stuff; and right next to a Metro Station. GEORGE

August 1, 2007, 09:39 PM	#3
andrea t TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 12, 05 Location: Long Island Posts: 476 Resorts: Disney Vacation Club (OKW) and Marriott Aruba Surf Club	We stayed at the JW for a week. We loved the location and were able to walk almost everywhere.

August 2, 2007, 08:30 AM	#4
xnavyss TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Crawfordville, FL Posts: 111	We stayed at a Hilton located in Arlington, VA that was nice. We were able to get this hotel through priceline after obtaining info from biddingfortravel.com. What was especially nice, the metro was located below the hotel so it was oh so easy to catch the train. Thanks Joe

August 6, 2007, 10:24 AM	#8
esk444 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 18, 05 Posts: 178	I second the advice on using priceline.com and biddingfortravel.com for advice on what to bid. August is a real slow time in DC for three and four star properties that cater toward business travelers, a prime recipe for great priceline.com deals. You probably could get a 3 or 4 star hotel for less than $70 per night. My preference in hotel zones would be : Downtown, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and Crystal City (in Arlington, but close to the metro).

August 6, 2007, 04:59 PM	#10
Indea88 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Voorhees NJ Posts: 156 Resorts: DVC Wilderness Lodge, Saratoga Springs, Royal Holiday 40,000 points annually, RCI Points, Oak Plantation Kissimee, Dikih	The Mandarin Oriental!