What are some good hotels in Washington DC?
Q. We are going to Washington DC in June for just 2 nights, but my bf has never been and I haven't been in 7 or 8 years and we would like a nice trip together. What are some reasonably priced hotels that are centrally located or with in walking distance of the Monuments. We would love a great view of DC or one of the monuments but we can't afford some thing like the Hay-Adams. ha ha. Any suggestions would be deeply appreciated!
A. The Watergate, But really DC is a very sketchy place and i don't know i would say you are better off staying in Arlington and taking METRO you can get off directly at the mall and walking around from there. So i would have to recommend the Americana Hotel. It is close enough to METRO so you will be able to get into the city in a few mins. You should really go visit the 9-11 memorial at the pentagon or Arlington cemetery if you get a chance.
Can someone suggest a Marriott hotel outside Washington DC?
Q. I'm planing to take my two boys (ages 5 & 7) to Washington DC for a little vacation. I've never been before but I have a coupon for any Marriott hotel. I'd like to stay somewhere that has a pool. Can someone offer me a suggestion as to where I might be able to stay that's good for kids, has a nice pool, and has access to the Metro?
A. Try the Crystal City Marriott, which is just across the river from Washington, DC in Arlington, Virginia. There's a Metro station underneath Crystal City. They currently have a Family Pool package, which sounds exactly like what you're looking for.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/wascc-crystal-city-marriott-at-reagan-national-airport/?offerInfo=443566
The Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington is quite safe, and is filled with restaurants and shopping arcades. Your boys might enjoy a meal at the Hamburger Hamlet restaurant, which is a nice sit-down place that is quite good with kids. There's also a small park with a water cascade that kids love to see and run around.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/wascc-crystal-city-marriott-at-reagan-national-airport/?offerInfo=443566
The Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington is quite safe, and is filled with restaurants and shopping arcades. Your boys might enjoy a meal at the Hamburger Hamlet restaurant, which is a nice sit-down place that is quite good with kids. There's also a small park with a water cascade that kids love to see and run around.
What city is close to Washington DC with cheaper hotels?
Q. We want to go to Washington DC this summer, but we are willing to drive a bit to save good money on hotels. Coming from FL. Any suggestions??
A. Ok, let me give you the scoop on your options.
You are correct, staying in a hotel inside Washington DC is going to cost you a good bit of money. The next cheaper alternative is to stay in either Maryland or Virginia, close to the Metro (subway) line. You will save about 50% by doing this.
The next step down would be to stay even further outside of the Washington area. Places like Leesburg, Virginia or Waldorf Maryland. Those areas are about 25 miles outside of Washington DC.
But..and this is a big but, the traffic in the DC area can be hectic. If you decide to stay in a hotel way outside of town, then your simple drive of 25 miles will take you at least an hour (plenty of red lights and cogested traffic, so your average speed is only 25 mph).
If it were me, I would personally opt for a hotel in someplace like Alexandria, VA or Rockville MD, that is close to the Metro stations. The time and aggravation that you save by not having to drive is worth it! The Metro is the best way to get around DC and is reasonably priced (I think you can get a one week fare card for a fixed rate that will allow you unlimited travel on the Metro). Even if a hotel is within walking distance of a Metro station, some offer shuttle van services to and from the Metro station. When you return to the Metro station after a long day of scouting around DC, you just call the hotel front desk on your cell phone or pay phone and they will send the van to pick you up.
Good luck!
You are correct, staying in a hotel inside Washington DC is going to cost you a good bit of money. The next cheaper alternative is to stay in either Maryland or Virginia, close to the Metro (subway) line. You will save about 50% by doing this.
The next step down would be to stay even further outside of the Washington area. Places like Leesburg, Virginia or Waldorf Maryland. Those areas are about 25 miles outside of Washington DC.
But..and this is a big but, the traffic in the DC area can be hectic. If you decide to stay in a hotel way outside of town, then your simple drive of 25 miles will take you at least an hour (plenty of red lights and cogested traffic, so your average speed is only 25 mph).
If it were me, I would personally opt for a hotel in someplace like Alexandria, VA or Rockville MD, that is close to the Metro stations. The time and aggravation that you save by not having to drive is worth it! The Metro is the best way to get around DC and is reasonably priced (I think you can get a one week fare card for a fixed rate that will allow you unlimited travel on the Metro). Even if a hotel is within walking distance of a Metro station, some offer shuttle van services to and from the Metro station. When you return to the Metro station after a long day of scouting around DC, you just call the hotel front desk on your cell phone or pay phone and they will send the van to pick you up.
Good luck!
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