Hotel for first trip to Washington D.C.
Aug 4th, 2010, 09:21 AM
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The metro stop is right at the corner from the hotel. The hotel is on Calvert at Conn. U walk up to Connecticut Ave, turn left and its right there. I can't imagine its a half a mile...maybe 1/4 mile.
Aug 4th, 2010, 11:12 AM
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The Shoreham hotel sprawls over a vast expanse of land (well, vast for a city hotel) on the edge of Rock Creek Park, so although it is two blocks to Metro from the closest corner of the property, it may be almost a mile to Metro if you measure from a distant wing.
Aug 4th, 2010, 12:24 PM
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I hate to beat a dead horse on this distance thing, but i find it highly unlikely that it's a mile from the furthest point in the hotel. Yes, its a big hotel that backs up to Rock Creek Park, but doubtful that one would walk 3/4 of a mile to get to the entrance of the hotel, 2500 Calvert St NW. which is where I assume google measures from. I have walked it often and its like 5 minutes maybe 10 if u walk slowly. When I first put the address of the hotel in and the Woodley Park metro I got 1/2 mile too. When I looked at the map it was not at the metro stop which is at Woodley & Conn Ave NW. When I put those cross streets in it came out to .2. Enuff from me on this...
Aug 4th, 2010, 06:14 PM
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Again thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I will look at the Omni's cancel policy and consider grabbing it and keep looking.
jckimba, I appreciate the comment about places not being open in the evening near the mall or capitol. Being a first-time I had not considered that.
Frank, I am so jealous of the Sofitel rate. I would have expected one would pay a higher price during cherry blossom time. I will take another look at their specials.
Checking Kimpton as well. Thanks everyone, I'll keep you posted on our plans.
S.
jckimba, I appreciate the comment about places not being open in the evening near the mall or capitol. Being a first-time I had not considered that.
Frank, I am so jealous of the Sofitel rate. I would have expected one would pay a higher price during cherry blossom time. I will take another look at their specials.
Checking Kimpton as well. Thanks everyone, I'll keep you posted on our plans.
S.
Aug 5th, 2010, 11:06 PM
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I stayed at the Palomar, just off Dupont Circle, last year and am happy to recommend it. I was on my first visit to Washington too, and found it very convenient, in a charming neighbourhood, with easy access to some excellent restaurants.
The hotel staff were an example of how good hospitality staff can be.
http://www.hotelpalomar-dc.com/
The hotel staff were an example of how good hospitality staff can be.
http://www.hotelpalomar-dc.com/
Aug 6th, 2010, 07:38 AM
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No luck with the Palomar for our dates, tried the Monaco, also a Kimpton hotel but it's more than $400 per night. I think we would have liked the location of the Palomar, not sure about the price. I booked the Omni and with their 3rd night free offer it came out to about $200 per night including the 14.5% tax. Not sure we can best that but I am open.
Aug 6th, 2010, 08:33 AM
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I'd have been surprised to hear you could get the Palomar or the Monaco for $250 a night. The $250 for the Sofitel in May was a seriously good deal.
If you like Kimptons (I do), try the Rouge on 16th St NW for your dates. It's much more centrally located near Dupont Circle. Not as upscale as the above, but definitely with the Kimpton touches and hospitality.
Not a Kimpton, but did you look at the Dupont Hotel all ready mentionedl? Dupont Circle takes it easily over the Shoreham location.
>>jckimba, I appreciate the comment about places not being open in the evening near the mall or capitol. Being a first-time I had not considered that.
If you like Kimptons (I do), try the Rouge on 16th St NW for your dates. It's much more centrally located near Dupont Circle. Not as upscale as the above, but definitely with the Kimpton touches and hospitality.
Not a Kimpton, but did you look at the Dupont Hotel all ready mentionedl? Dupont Circle takes it easily over the Shoreham location.
>>jckimba, I appreciate the comment about places not being open in the evening near the mall or capitol. Being a first-time I had not considered that.
Aug 6th, 2010, 09:12 AM
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Scootoir,
Did you heck the Tabard Inn near Dupont Circle for your dates (or look at the photos?)? Even the Penthouse Suite is under $250.
http://www.tabardinn.com/rooms/tour/private_bath
Did you heck the Tabard Inn near Dupont Circle for your dates (or look at the photos?)? Even the Penthouse Suite is under $250.
http://www.tabardinn.com/rooms/tour/private_bath
Aug 6th, 2010, 09:55 AM
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Agree that Hotel Rouge and Hotel Dupont would be better locations than Omni. Tabard Inn also is a good location.
>>jckimba, I appreciate the comment about places not being open in the evening near the mall or capitol. Being a first-time I had not considered that.
>>jckimba, I appreciate the comment about places not being open in the evening near the mall or capitol. Being a first-time I had not considered that.
