We finally made it to DC
May 4th, 2014, 02:40 PM
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We finally made it to DC
I finally was able to make it to DC with sweet Momma! We have tried to go two other times and something has derailed the trip. We were both so excited to have this time together. We stopped in Staunton, Virgina on the drive up. We had reservations at Zynodoa - http://zynodoa.com/ in town. What a great meal!! This town is very nice and we made notes to return and see some of the theater and restaurants. We had chicken liver mousse to start and then sea scallops and trout. It was just a lovely meal.
On to DC the next day. We had decided to drive straight to Hillwood Estate as there was no good access to it with public transportation. We had a delightful meal at the cafe and then we toured the gardens and the home. The Faberge' Egg was the highlight of the visit. It was not crowded and we just enjoyed the day. Our guesthouse was the Kalorama Guest House. Our room was on the top floor and while the manager was so lovely and kind I would not recommend this place - our shower was very dated and did not work well and the room was just a little run down. But who really cares about the room!
We walked to the zoo and saw the Pandas (my sweet mother had never been to a zoo). We enjoyed this zoo but the walk was pretty hard - there is a steep hill back up to exit the zoo.
Dinner that evening was at Petit Plats which was nearby. What a great little find for us. It was exactly what we were looking for! They were exceptionally friendly and made a big fuss over sweet momma (they could do no wrong for me after that) and were extremely helpful with the wine menu. We had the onion soup, mussels, and bronzini with fennel and pernod - yummy!
We had tickets to visit the Newseum and thoroughly enjoyed the experience - if you are a newsie at all you will really enjoy this museum. The view from the top deck is really nice on a clear day. Lunch was at The Capital Grille - I am sure we could have found something more "original" but it was just perfect for us. We both had fish and a nice salad with 1/2 bottle of chardonnay. We ended that day with a visit to the National Gallery of Art for the Impressionists and then the Museum of American History. We were blown away by the items in the Museum of American History - wish we had more time here. We did see the First Lady gown collection and the American flag - both were spectacular!Dinner was at the Rustic Kitchen - lots of small plates that we shared. We were both exhausted at the end of this day!
Our last day we walked to the Phillips Collection as there was some problem on the metro and we didn't want to waste our time. Mom ticked off that mile with no problems - she is just amazing! I am so glad that we have visited this museum several times because they had taken the "regular" art down and had an exhibit on American Art - "Made in the USA". What a great show. I was able to overhear several people upset that they didn't get to see "The Boating Party". We wandered by the National Geographic and then headed down to the mall to see the Botanical Gardens. We returned to Dupont Circle for a late lunch at an Italian place, I cannot remember the name. Again, they made a big fuss over my sweet mother (she is pretty adorable) and we just had a fantastic meal - homemade pasta, chianti and simple salads. We decided to return to Petit Plas for dinner.
I am so glad we finally go this chance. We didn't get to see everything we wanted but we had at least seen all of the monuments and Arlington cemetery in a previous attempt for DC when all the Smithsonian museums were closed due to flooding. We had a good time together. I am lucky to get to do this kind of thing with an amazing woman.
On to DC the next day. We had decided to drive straight to Hillwood Estate as there was no good access to it with public transportation. We had a delightful meal at the cafe and then we toured the gardens and the home. The Faberge' Egg was the highlight of the visit. It was not crowded and we just enjoyed the day. Our guesthouse was the Kalorama Guest House. Our room was on the top floor and while the manager was so lovely and kind I would not recommend this place - our shower was very dated and did not work well and the room was just a little run down. But who really cares about the room!
We walked to the zoo and saw the Pandas (my sweet mother had never been to a zoo). We enjoyed this zoo but the walk was pretty hard - there is a steep hill back up to exit the zoo. Dinner that evening was at Petit Plats which was nearby. What a great little find for us. It was exactly what we were looking for! They were exceptionally friendly and made a big fuss over sweet momma (they could do no wrong for me after that) and were extremely helpful with the wine menu. We had the onion soup, mussels, and bronzini with fennel and pernod - yummy!
We had tickets to visit the Newseum and thoroughly enjoyed the experience - if you are a newsie at all you will really enjoy this museum. The view from the top deck is really nice on a clear day. Lunch was at The Capital Grille - I am sure we could have found something more "original" but it was just perfect for us. We both had fish and a nice salad with 1/2 bottle of chardonnay. We ended that day with a visit to the National Gallery of Art for the Impressionists and then the Museum of American History. We were blown away by the items in the Museum of American History - wish we had more time here. We did see the First Lady gown collection and the American flag - both were spectacular!Dinner was at the Rustic Kitchen - lots of small plates that we shared. We were both exhausted at the end of this day!
Our last day we walked to the Phillips Collection as there was some problem on the metro and we didn't want to waste our time. Mom ticked off that mile with no problems - she is just amazing! I am so glad that we have visited this museum several times because they had taken the "regular" art down and had an exhibit on American Art - "Made in the USA". What a great show. I was able to overhear several people upset that they didn't get to see "The Boating Party". We wandered by the National Geographic and then headed down to the mall to see the Botanical Gardens. We returned to Dupont Circle for a late lunch at an Italian place, I cannot remember the name. Again, they made a big fuss over my sweet mother (she is pretty adorable) and we just had a fantastic meal - homemade pasta, chianti and simple salads. We decided to return to Petit Plas for dinner.
I am so glad we finally go this chance. We didn't get to see everything we wanted but we had at least seen all of the monuments and Arlington cemetery in a previous attempt for DC when all the Smithsonian museums were closed due to flooding. We had a good time together. I am lucky to get to do this kind of thing with an amazing woman.
May 5th, 2014, 05:04 AM
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Loved reading your trip report. Thank you for sharing it. Your mom sounds wonderful.
I really enjoyed the "Made in the USA" exhibit -- well worth it for anyone visiting the PHillips to see what an extensive and varied collection Duncan Phillips put together.
I'm glad to haar you both liked Zynodoa -- I think I mentioned on a previous thread that i was a fan. Staunton is adorable.
I really enjoyed the "Made in the USA" exhibit -- well worth it for anyone visiting the PHillips to see what an extensive and varied collection Duncan Phillips put together.
I'm glad to haar you both liked Zynodoa -- I think I mentioned on a previous thread that i was a fan. Staunton is adorable.
May 5th, 2014, 10:07 AM
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So glad that you were finally able to take your trip. Sounds like you both had a good time.
I am sorry to hear about your experience at The Woodley Park Guest House. I have stayed there 3 times and the accommodations have been impeccable. However, I have not stayed on the top floor. I will keep your experience in mind whenever I make a recommendation.
I am sorry to hear about your experience at The Woodley Park Guest House. I have stayed there 3 times and the accommodations have been impeccable. However, I have not stayed on the top floor. I will keep your experience in mind whenever I make a recommendation.
May 5th, 2014, 01:36 PM
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Gardendiva,
I had read all the great reports and honestly I think it was just the top floor room. I peaked in one on a lower floor that was empty for cleaning and it looked lovely. The manager was just a delight and so helpful.
I had read all the great reports and honestly I think it was just the top floor room. I peaked in one on a lower floor that was empty for cleaning and it looked lovely. The manager was just a delight and so helpful.
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Hi. My name is Courtney Lodico and I am the owner/host at the Woodley Park Guest House. We are located at 2647 Woodley Road, across from the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Our website is www.dcinns.com/woodley.html.
We were very sorry to read this post, and went back in our reservation system to see who might have written it. We only have one room on our third floor that accommodates two guests, and we get to know all of our guests by name, so we thought finding a mother/daughter who had recently occupied this room wouldn't be difficult. We searched the guests who have stayed in our third floor room starting from January 1, 2014, all the way through May 3, 2014. We can't find this reviewer anywhere.
There is another guest house in Woodley Park that uses all of the words in our name in their name. That guest house is located up the street and is not as recently renovated as we are. Perhaps the reviewer stayed there?
Our third floor room, Room 131, is lovely. It has a new queen-size Stickley bed with a brand new mattress which our guests love. The chairs are beautifully and recently upholstered in a rich, rose-colored tapestry. The room has a lovely desk and chair, original artwork and a thick, luxurious Persian carpet. We have had no complaints about the bathroom. The shower works properly and has great water pressure. There is lots of hot water. The sink and toilet also function properly.
We have a lot of staff at the Woodley Park Guest House, which is another reason we are wondering if this reviewer stayed up the street at another B&B, which only has a manager. I am there hosting breakfast six mornings per week, and my husband hosts on Sundays. The reviewer would have definitely met me, as well as my incredible front desk staff - Ingrid, Noel, Angela and Kelly.
If this reviewer did stay at the property up the street, we would certainly appreciate a correction of this review - and we would like to extend an invitation to this reviewer to stay with us on her next trip to Washington DC.
And many thanks to gardendiva, who has stayed with us three times. Thank you for putting in a good word for us. We really appreciate you!
We were very sorry to read this post, and went back in our reservation system to see who might have written it. We only have one room on our third floor that accommodates two guests, and we get to know all of our guests by name, so we thought finding a mother/daughter who had recently occupied this room wouldn't be difficult. We searched the guests who have stayed in our third floor room starting from January 1, 2014, all the way through May 3, 2014. We can't find this reviewer anywhere.
There is another guest house in Woodley Park that uses all of the words in our name in their name. That guest house is located up the street and is not as recently renovated as we are. Perhaps the reviewer stayed there?
Our third floor room, Room 131, is lovely. It has a new queen-size Stickley bed with a brand new mattress which our guests love. The chairs are beautifully and recently upholstered in a rich, rose-colored tapestry. The room has a lovely desk and chair, original artwork and a thick, luxurious Persian carpet. We have had no complaints about the bathroom. The shower works properly and has great water pressure. There is lots of hot water. The sink and toilet also function properly.
We have a lot of staff at the Woodley Park Guest House, which is another reason we are wondering if this reviewer stayed up the street at another B&B, which only has a manager. I am there hosting breakfast six mornings per week, and my husband hosts on Sundays. The reviewer would have definitely met me, as well as my incredible front desk staff - Ingrid, Noel, Angela and Kelly.
If this reviewer did stay at the property up the street, we would certainly appreciate a correction of this review - and we would like to extend an invitation to this reviewer to stay with us on her next trip to Washington DC.
And many thanks to gardendiva, who has stayed with us three times. Thank you for putting in a good word for us. We really appreciate you!
May 7th, 2014, 02:41 PM
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Oh no!!!!!!!!!! I am SO SORRY! I meant the Kalorama Guest House, which is just up the street. We honestly looked at Woodley Park every day as we walked by and wished we had stayed there. I cannot believe I wrote the wrong name. The Woodley Park Guest House looked completely wonderful - I was jealous. Please accept my apologies!!!!
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Hi willowjane,
Thank you for this public correction of your review and for the lovely private note that you sent to me at the Woodley Park Guest House. Your apology is accepted and appreciated! We're especially grateful for the timely manner in which you made this clarification and the graciousness of your post.
We would love to welcome you and your Mom to the Woodley Park Guest House if you return to Washington DC. We really think that you'd enjoy staying in our lovely rooms, eating our delicious breakfast, meeting our other incredible guests and enjoying a glass of wine on our front porch.
Fondly,
Courtney
Thank you for this public correction of your review and for the lovely private note that you sent to me at the Woodley Park Guest House. Your apology is accepted and appreciated! We're especially grateful for the timely manner in which you made this clarification and the graciousness of your post.
We would love to welcome you and your Mom to the Woodley Park Guest House if you return to Washington DC. We really think that you'd enjoy staying in our lovely rooms, eating our delicious breakfast, meeting our other incredible guests and enjoying a glass of wine on our front porch.
Fondly,
Courtney
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