Which hotel is better?
 

Hi, we're visiting DC soon and have narrowed our choices to two hotels - JW Marriot or the Renaissance Washington. JW is about $50 more per night. We plan to visit the museums. Any suggestions which hotel would be better? <BR> <BR>Thanks.

You'll get far better responses (and more of them) if you repost with DC in the header. <BR> <BR>I'd pick the JW Marriott despite the $50 price increase. Location can't be beat!

we got a room at the jw marriott on priceline this past labor day weekend (before 9/11) for $75/night. It was great although, we found in the immediate area, restaurants were limited (many places are closed during non-work days/hours). It was very convenient to sites, museums, etc. and a very nice hotel.

I planned a trip to DC this fall, which was unfortunately cancelled, and one of the regular posters from DC also suggested JW Marriot because of its convenient location.

Here's another option... <BR>We stayed at Loews L'Enfant Plaza in August, which was very nice. I believe the standard rate is rather high, but we got a "summer special" for $99 a night. Only two blocks from Smithsonian; however, there didn't appear to be any "nightlife" within walking distance, but that didn't bother us.