Tips for a great time in Washington DC?

Faline2
Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:48:31 +0000

I use tripadvisordotcom for my decisions. We had reasons to visit DC six times this summer. For a convenient option, try Pentagon City’s Residence Inn on the Army Navy drive. Parking did cost but there is a metro station there that is really close to downtown. Two roomettes plus kitchen and very big included breakfast means saving money bigtime. No need to drive. Parking very secure. Great mall in one block with metro station in the basement level. Very safe and as I said close in but across the Potomac.

My favorite hotels are the Kimptons. ■■■■■ their websites hard for bargains…I used the PNGO…park and go for free valet parking…normally adds 18 bucks a day to the costs…I have stayed at the George and the Topaz lately but also saw the Madera and liked it in Dupont Circle. Call Kimpton and chat them up on special rates.

Speaking of Dupont Circle…the family cheap stay is at Jury’s…and Irish chain. Jury’s Normandy is good for couples, Jury’s main hotel has larger standard rooms at decent rates.
Quikbookdotcom also has some good leads. If you only need one bed, you are going to have more choices. Secret new crush for good rates is the Tabard Inn…but each room greatly varies in amenities…however, the stellar restaurant and big breakfasts make up for the quirks.