Washington DC hotel - Residence Inn
Oct 2nd, 2012, 08:58 AM
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Washington DC hotel - Residence Inn
Greetings,
We will be traveling to the VA area at the end of October for a college visit. We will have one afternoon/evening/morning in DC. I would like to use Marriott Points and can stay at the Residence Inn @ 333 E St. SW - was wondering if there is any input into that general area?
I have only been to DC a few times. There will be four of us, two adutls and two teen girls.
Thanks so much in advance!
We will be traveling to the VA area at the end of October for a college visit. We will have one afternoon/evening/morning in DC. I would like to use Marriott Points and can stay at the Residence Inn @ 333 E St. SW - was wondering if there is any input into that general area?
I have only been to DC a few times. There will be four of us, two adutls and two teen girls.
Thanks so much in advance!
Oct 2nd, 2012, 09:28 AM
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The area has it's pros and cons...
PROS
1) Right next to Federal Center SW Metro station
2) A few blocks walks to National Mall, Air&Space. American Indian Museum.
3) Perfectly safe at all hours
CONS
1) Surrounded by behemoth gov't office buildings
2) Scarce to zero restaurant options outside of office hours (M-F 7am-6pm)
3) NO nightlife options in immediate area (restaurants/theaters/shopping/etc.) whatsoever (you would have to take Metro for any of these).
For one day, it's not a bad choice. You might want to go to Barracks Row (Eastern Market Metro), the Gallery Place area, the Dupont area, (or even Georgetown) for your one evening meal/evening out...
PROS
1) Right next to Federal Center SW Metro station
2) A few blocks walks to National Mall, Air&Space. American Indian Museum.
3) Perfectly safe at all hours
CONS
1) Surrounded by behemoth gov't office buildings
2) Scarce to zero restaurant options outside of office hours (M-F 7am-6pm)
3) NO nightlife options in immediate area (restaurants/theaters/shopping/etc.) whatsoever (you would have to take Metro for any of these).
For one day, it's not a bad choice. You might want to go to Barracks Row (Eastern Market Metro), the Gallery Place area, the Dupont area, (or even Georgetown) for your one evening meal/evening out...
Oct 2nd, 2012, 09:33 AM
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Nothing wrong with the area but it's not especially interesting. That part of SW DC is mostly Federal office buildings. Maybe a 10 minute walk to the Air & Space Museum on the mall.
The Residence Inn on P Street is a much more interesting location very close to Dupont Circle, walkable to Foggy Bottom and Georgetown.
The Residence Inn on P Street is a much more interesting location very close to Dupont Circle, walkable to Foggy Bottom and Georgetown.
Oct 2nd, 2012, 11:23 AM
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So let me ask another question - of all the Marriott Properites in the DC area - which do you feel is the best location for a short trip, being able to walk to some of the sites as well as dinner?
Oct 2nd, 2012, 11:29 AM
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My personal opinion would be Washington Convention Center
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...ention-center/
or the Residence Inn on P St NW
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...ention-center/
or the Residence Inn on P St NW
Oct 3rd, 2012, 12:45 PM
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"That" area is fabulous for sightseeing. Maybe not sooo great for dinner, but so what - you can go elsewhere. The hotel is "historic" -- people in my office love it (I stayed there once and liked it a lot, although it wasn't really my "style").
If the weather is good, have a drink at the rooftop bar at the W nearby (next to the Willard) -- the drinks are pricey (and not that great), but the view is fabulous. Make a reservation.
You can hop over to the Galleria area (straight down H to 7th) for many choices for dinner.
If the weather is good, have a drink at the rooftop bar at the W nearby (next to the Willard) -- the drinks are pricey (and not that great), but the view is fabulous. Make a reservation.
You can hop over to the Galleria area (straight down H to 7th) for many choices for dinner.
Oct 3rd, 2012, 12:57 PM
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The Hay Adams and the Old Ebbitt Grill are true DC classics! I would consider myself lucky if I were you, not because they're the best in town (although they are very good), but they are just so historic. Enjoy!
Oct 15th, 2012, 06:43 AM
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We are excited 
The teen girls are like "oh my" 
Our flights were switched (thank you AA) to later on Sunday (I am using miles and before only had option to take before 11:00 am) now we are on a 3:45 on Sunday so can have another morning in DC
The teen girls are like "oh my" Our flights were switched (thank you AA) to later on Sunday (I am using miles and before only had option to take before 11:00 am) now we are on a 3:45 on Sunday so can have another morning in DC
