<p>Any ideas? Something clean, safe and convienent in Washington DC…and what are some schools to check out while we are there? Thanks so much</p>
<p>We stayed at an eminently forgettable hotel…it okay “name” but “eh” service & rooms.</p>
<p>Carolyn is the one to give you a rundown on the colleges but we looked at Georgetown, George Washington, and American (yes, yes, no way). For some students Catholic U. is a good option.</p>
<p>Even though I live in the area, I’m not sure of the metro bus routes to get to places. One idea a lot of people do is stay in Arlington, an area called Rosslyn or Crystal City. Crystal City is right by Reagan National Airport. Both areas are right on the metrorail line so it’s easy to use that, and probably cheaper than staying in town. I’m just not sure how close metrorail goes to the universities (neither S looked at any of those, plus we’re use to driving in town). If you are in the area, beside the schools in town, there’s also U.Md. in College Park and George Mason U. in Fairfax. You would need a car to get to both, most likely.</p>
<p>Stay in Crystal City, cheap but fantastic hotels, beautiful neighborhood, one subway stop from the heart of DC. Use Priceline to find some great deals there.</p>
<p>If you’re willing to pay more, go for The Watergate. Not only is it an absolutely AMAZING hotel with great service and beautiful waterfront views but it’s practically next door to GWU (George Washington) and only blocks away from Georgetown.</p>
<p>I like the Residence Inn in Bethesda. It’s right across the street from a red line metro stop. The prices were reasonable, not cheap, but below the Marriott/Hyatt level. And it’s in a good neighborhood with a restaurant row, shops, and movie theaters in easy walking distance.</p>
<p>Has anyone stayed at the Monarch Hotel recently? We stayed there many years ago when it was the ANA, and it was a great hotel but the location was ideal. Right on M street and very convenient to Georgtown but also close to the White House and monuments (and GW if you are looking at colleges) on the other side. Probably expensive, but very convenient.</p>
<p>I like the Hotel Washington. It’s a great old-fashioned place that is very pet-friendly (I bring my dog) within easy walking distance to the White House, Archives, etc. It also has a great roof-top restaurant/lounge that is open-air in the summer.</p>
<p>my family’s always stayed in the embassy suites in friendship heights - the hotel is on top of a small mall and the metro is right in the building to get around the city</p>
<p>There is a high rise Holiday Inn or Marriot right in the downtown area with very good rates. Problem, it is near the Georgetown Hospital, sirens all night long! Two things I always mention, 1. Please, a room FAR from the pool 2. Are there any hospitals directly across the street?</p>
<p>We used to live in the DC area BK (Before Kids). When we go back, we like to stay in DC proper. We’ve stayed at Embassy Suites (22nd Street) or Doubletree Suites (at
New Hampshire Avenue); both are near GWU. They are not the fanciest but location
is convenient.</p>
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<p>i stayed at the Hyatt Regency Washington near Capitol Hill during a Model Congress Conference. it was nice. couldn’t tell you the expense though since we got a deal through the conference.</p>
<p>Back in the day, the Ritz in Pentagon City was actually quite reasonable pricewise…and the location was convenient. Another interesting hotel is the Latham Hotel on M street. The Latham houses the best Restaurant in DC (Citronelle) and is a mere half a mile away from Georgetown University.</p>
<p>Rooms are those two hotels usually fluctuate between $200 and $250/night…-which is typical of DC hotels. You aren’t going to find much cheaper rooms.</p>
<p>Obviously campuses to visit while in DC are Georgetown, George Washington, Catholic University and American University.</p>