Hotel recommendations for Rockville, MD area? - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

Denise L · November 16, 2007, 08:44 PM

My DH has two business trips coming up to Rockville, MD. He will be flying into Dulles (IAD). Does anyone know anything about the Sheraton or Hilton in Rockville? Are there any timeshares in that area?

If it were me, I'd stay in D.C. and take the Metro

, but he wants to stay close to his business meetings. Thanks for any help!

wrkirt · November 19, 2007, 05:04 PM

Denise, there are no timeshares in the Rockville area. While i am not familiar with either the Hotel, he will be fine with either, especially if he wants to be close to the meetings.

Chemee · November 19, 2007, 07:18 PM

There are some Metro stops in Rockville if he'd like to go into DC. Looks like the Sheraton is in the Shady Grove area, which is very nice. Lots of biotech industry there. Also, there is a Metro stop in this area. Here's the link to the Metro map:

http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm

johnmfaeth · November 19, 2007, 07:25 PM

I would definitely take the parkway on the VA side of the Potomac up across the MD border and then continue on 119 north.

JoeMid · November 19, 2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by johnmfaeth

I would definitely take the parkway on the VA side of the Potomac up across the MD border and then continue on 119 north.

I'm not sure what those directions are for but they don't work for IAD (maybe DCA) .... from IAD to Rockville it's the Dulles Access Road to I-495 to I-270 and then the first few exits are for different parts of Rockville all the way up to Shady Grove and Gaithersburg, don't know where those hotels are.

CMF · November 19, 2007, 07:45 PM

I would recommend the Marriott in the Washingtonian Center. The hotel is off of 270. Take the 370 south for short left and turn left on Washingtonian blvd. This Hilton is not very nice and not much around it. The Washingtonian center has stores, restaurants, a small lake, very nice.

Marriott Washingtonian Center

Charles.

Denise L · November 27, 2007, 04:58 PM

Thanks, everyone, for the great suggestions!

DH insisted on being super close to Rockville, so I put him in the Sheraton Rockville Hotel. He didn't get a better room with his SPG Gold Preferred status, so I had to call the hotel today and he will be able to change to a Club Level room tonight, if he wants to. He also told me that there isn't a refrigerator (timeshares spoil us, but usually there is a minibar, or have those been eliminated in hotel rooms?), and traffic was miserable last night.

He'll be going back in a week or so. Hopefully I can convince him to stay elsewhere and take the Metro to Rockville. That's what I would do. Why sit in traffic for two hours going 35 miles?!

I'll check out the Marriott online!

johnmfaeth · November 27, 2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeMid

I'm not sure what those directions are for but they don't work for IAD (maybe DCA) .... from IAD to Rockville it's the Dulles Access Road to I-495 to I-270 and then the first few exits are for different parts of Rockville all the way up to Shady Grove and Gaithersburg, don't know where those hotels are.

OOPS, I meant DCA, not Dulles, please disregard.

Dave&Linda · November 27, 2007, 06:19 PM

Getting from Dulles to Rockville can be a real pain if you try it during either the morning or evening rush hours. One way to get around the mess on the Beltway and 270 is from IAD take the "Greenway" (a private toll road right outside the airport) to Leesburg, get on Rte 15 (first the bypass around Leesburg) then 15 into Maryland. Then follow signs to Rockville or get a map and/or directions from the car rental people. You can also take "White's Ferry" across the Potomac off of Rte 15 just north of Leesburg but you should know what you are doing if you try that. Welcome to the DC area, Dave

Big Matt · November 28, 2007, 06:04 AM

I agree with everything you say here, but wouldn't necessarily recommend the route up 15 either. It's 50 minutes to Frederick and another 30 minutes from Frederick to Rockville. Plus it's not as smooth sailing as it used to be. The Greenway backs up getting off onto 15 and 15 can be congested.

I'd think about having coffee (morning) or dinner (evening) closer to Dulles and waiting out the rush hour mess that is DC.

...Or just fly into another airport or make sure the arrival time is between 10-2 or after 7pm.

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Originally Posted by Dave&Linda

Getting from Dulles to Rockville can be a real pain if you try it during either the morning or evening rush hours. One way to get around the mess on the Beltway and 270 is from IAD take the "Greenway" (a private toll road right outside the airport) to Leesburg, get on Rte 15 (first the bypass around Leesburg) then 15 into Maryland. Then follow signs to Rockville or get a map and/or directions from the car rental people. You can also take "White's Ferry" across the Potomac off of Rte 15 just north of Leesburg but you should know what you are doing if you try that. Welcome to the DC area, Dave

November 16, 2007, 08:44 PM	#1
Denise L TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,548 Resorts: Hyatt, Disney, Starwood	Hotel recommendations for Rockville, MD area? My DH has two business trips coming up to Rockville, MD. He will be flying into Dulles (IAD). Does anyone know anything about the Sheraton or Hilton in Rockville? Are there any timeshares in that area? If it were me, I'd stay in D.C. and take the Metro , but he wants to stay close to his business meetings. Thanks for any help!

November 19, 2007, 07:45 PM	#6
CMF TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 11, 05 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,196 Resorts: Foxrun Townhouse Week 30; Marriott Manor Club Platinum; Marriott Barony Beach Gold	Definetly my neck of the woods. I would recommend the Marriott in the Washingtonian Center. The hotel is off of 270. Take the 370 south for short left and turn left on Washingtonian blvd. This Hilton is not very nice and not much around it. The Washingtonian center has stores, restaurants, a small lake, very nice. Marriott Washingtonian Center Charles. Last edited by CMF : November 19, 2007 at 07:54 PM.

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November 19, 2007, 05:04 PM	#2
wrkirt TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 13, 05 Location: Cambridge Maryland Posts: 50 Resorts: Harbour Point, Waterside, and Massanutten	Denise, there are no timeshares in the Rockville area. While i am not familiar with either the Hotel, he will be fine with either, especially if he wants to be close to the meetings.

November 19, 2007, 07:18 PM	#3
Chemee TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Maryland Posts: 259	There are some Metro stops in Rockville if he'd like to go into DC. Looks like the Sheraton is in the Shady Grove area, which is very nice. Lots of biotech industry there. Also, there is a Metro stop in this area. Here's the link to the Metro map: http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm

November 19, 2007, 07:25 PM	#4
johnmfaeth TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 7, 06 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 2,601	I would definitely take the parkway on the VA side of the Potomac up across the MD border and then continue on 119 north.

November 27, 2007, 04:58 PM	#7
Denise L TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,548 Resorts: Hyatt, Disney, Starwood	Thanks, everyone, for the great suggestions! DH insisted on being super close to Rockville, so I put him in the Sheraton Rockville Hotel. He didn't get a better room with his SPG Gold Preferred status, so I had to call the hotel today and he will be able to change to a Club Level room tonight, if he wants to. He also told me that there isn't a refrigerator (timeshares spoil us, but usually there is a minibar, or have those been eliminated in hotel rooms?), and traffic was miserable last night. He'll be going back in a week or so. Hopefully I can convince him to stay elsewhere and take the Metro to Rockville. That's what I would do. Why sit in traffic for two hours going 35 miles?! I'll check out the Marriott online!

November 27, 2007, 06:19 PM	#9
Dave&Linda TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Dec 30, 06 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 82 Resorts: The Summit, Massanutten, VA Tradewinds Cruise Club, Bequai Royal Solaris, Cabo	Getting from Dulles to Rockville can be a real pain if you try it during either the morning or evening rush hours. One way to get around the mess on the Beltway and 270 is from IAD take the "Greenway" (a private toll road right outside the airport) to Leesburg, get on Rte 15 (first the bypass around Leesburg) then 15 into Maryland. Then follow signs to Rockville or get a map and/or directions from the car rental people. You can also take "White's Ferry" across the Potomac off of Rte 15 just north of Leesburg but you should know what you are doing if you try that. Welcome to the DC area, Dave