Hotel Recommendations for DC? - DPChallenge Forums

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10/23/2006 10:11:34 AM · #1

So my camera club is planning a trip down to DC for veterans day. I was curious whats a nice cheap hotel (but not scummy) with access to the metro, outside the city? Any help is greatly appreciated.

banmorn

Nikon D750

10/23/2006 10:24:43 AM · #2

What's your definition of cheap? I stayed recently at the Hampton Inn in Crystal City and enjoyed it very much.

10/23/2006 11:39:32 AM · #3

Originally posted by banmorn:

What's your definition of cheap? I stayed recently at the Hampton Inn in Crystal City and enjoyed it very much.

I'd like to to be around 70-80 dollars I imagine. Hopefully a few people go, and then we can split the costs.

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10/23/2006 01:55:08 PM · #4

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KaDi

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10/23/2006 02:38:38 PM · #5

I recently stayed at the Doubletree in Crystal City (Arlington). Hotels.com is listing it for $119/night. It's fairly convenient to the metro. The amenities are nice...they even have a lounge bar that rotates with views of Washington. There are lots and lots of hotels in that neighborhood and some good dining nearby. Be sure to check last metro train time if you're going to be out late.

My preference is always to stay near Columbus Circle...but the hotels there are generally pricier.

edit to add: the title of your thread may be hurting your responses...people who live in DC probably have little experience in staying in hotels there....maybe you can get someone from SC to re-title it something like "Hotels in DC--suggestions?"

Message edited by author 2006-10-23 14:41:24.

10/23/2006 04:55:48 PM · #6

Thanks Kadi for the suggestions.

Any SC online that can change the title to : Hotel Recommendations for DC?

10/23/2006 06:55:19 PM · #7

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10/23/2006 07:06:22 PM · #8

I'm no expert considering I've only been there a handful of times, but I'd suggest finding a spot somewhere on the outskirts of the city where there's a nearby Metro station. That way you can get cheaper rates than right in the city, and you have easy access to everything.

My wife and I stayed somewhere in Virginia (I'm thinking it was Alexandria) and this worked very well for us. We kept our car parked at the hotel (for free) and had walked to the nearby Metro station.

PS: I edited the title of the thread for you.

Message edited by author 2006-10-23 19:08:32.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

10/23/2006 07:10:30 PM · #9

Originally posted by alanfreed:

PS: I edited the title of the thread for you.

so did I :)

10/23/2006 07:20:22 PM · #10

Then it shall definitely be considered edited! :)

Originally posted by karmat:

Originally posted by alanfreed:

PS: I edited the title of the thread for you.

so did I :)

10/23/2006 11:08:38 PM · #11

thanks to the both of ya!

10/23/2006 11:55:29 PM · #12

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10/24/2006 09:00:50 AM · #13

no one? wheres all the DC G2G people at?!?

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10/24/2006 09:09:45 AM · #14

Originally posted by jmlelii:

no one? wheres all the DC G2G people at?!?

When I went to the DC GTG this year, I made the round trip from Pittsburgh in one day (500 miles). (Read: too cheap to get a room!)

quiet_observation

Canon EOS-7D

10/24/2006 09:45:31 AM · #15

There is a Red Roof in Rockville that is close to your price range. If you go to the Red Roof website and put in Washington, D.C. you will see nearby options.

Telehubbie

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10/24/2006 09:46:25 AM · #16

I've never been to DC, so I can't really help you with a good local recomendation. But, I've used Travelocity to research local hotels/motels and read the reviews there from regular people. You can get some good insight there, as opposed to just seeing a diamond or star rating. Comfort Inn, Courtyard, and Best Westerns are usually a safe bet and more reasonable than a Hilton, etc, plus they usually have decent "upgraded" continental breakfasts. Alanfreed makes a good point about staying in an outskirt next to a train station to save some money since you'll pay premium for staying in the heart of any metro area. 10-20 minutes outside can save you a lot of money. Hope this helps, have fun.

rich

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10/24/2006 10:33:02 AM · #17

Originally posted by jmlelii:

no one? wheres all the DC G2G people at?!?

I always stayed at the Holiday Inn right near the National Air and Space Museum on the mall, and found the prices very reasonble, but not cheap. A lot more than 70-80, so I don't think I am much help there. I personally prefer to stay there because I liked walking right out the door and being next to the mall and capitol building. It is also right by a metro.

moswyn

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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC for Canon

10/24/2006 10:58:51 AM · #18

I recently stayed at a little place called The Inns of Virginia: Falls Church. It's okay. Price was $79 per night for two double beds. It is in a safe neighborhood, about three minutes drive to the metro station. Metro ride into DC was about 25-30 minutes. We came up by the Smithsonian.

As far as the hotel, it was definitely not the Ritz Charles. But, it was clean enough and safe (I took my eight-month old from IN to VA to visit a friend in Falls Church. My sister came along and we made a road trip out of it.) I felt safe walking the half-block to the convenience store for some snacks. They advertise free wireless internet, but I didn't have time to test it out. They also advertise a continental breakfast. I suggest skipping that and just driving to McDonald's (on the way to the metro).

If you would like any more info on this place, let me know.

//www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=inns+of+virginia+falls+church

dahkota

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10/24/2006 11:18:19 AM · #19

Greenbelt is cheap and close to metro. But don't walk to the metro at night. Take a cab or park a car. I wouldn't stay near any other stop in Prince Georges County. Trust me, I live there. Bowie is a possibility, but its not near the metro. You would have to have a car.
Bethesda is more pricey but you can walk to the metro from the close hotels. I wouldn't stay in Rockville because there's nothing there, but I'm biased - I hate Rockville. :) Silver Spring is a good choice as the neighborhoods are getting much better and there is something to do at night.

Don't rule out DC - weekend rates are sometimes lower. Good luck! There's lots to do...

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10/24/2006 05:54:06 PM · #20

I found a holiday in for $88 a night, 1 mile to the metro with a courtesy shuttle to the station.. Im guessing this is a great price...

Anyone know if its a safe place to be?

2650 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY
ARLINGTON, VA 22202 UNITED STATES

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

10/24/2006 05:56:29 PM · #21

Originally posted by jmlelii:

Probably fine...Arlington is a boring, red-brick ghost town after sundown(IMO)...but I doubt I'd feel unsafe staying there. Find out how late the shuttle runs if you're going out and ask if you can call for pick up (some hotels will have a driver on standby when a guest calls the night desk).

10/24/2006 06:50:31 PM · #22

Originally posted by jmlelii: