Which one is the best (DC hotels)?
Sep 26, 2016, 4:50 pm
#46
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I have never stayed at the LM Arlington, but recently stayed at the Westin Crystal City. It was a perfectly fine stay, with nothing memorable. The proximity to the Metro is very nice and the early morning shuttle to the DCA even better. Further, I find IAD to be somewhat remote and too far away from the city for my taste. I'll gladly pay extra for Reagan. Did you want my opinion? 
Sep 27, 2016, 10:13 am
#47
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I'm a fan of the LeM and my wife and I often stay there after a late evening in the city or staycation (we live a good 1.5 hours outside of DC). Hotel is very nice, rooms are large and clean. Ask for a room overlooking the Potomac and Georgetown. Maybe a block or two from the bridge into Georgetown (for restaurants). Lovely walk on a nice day/evening. One block from Rosslyn Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver). Iwo Jima memorial is also walkable for great views into the city.
I've never stayed at Crystal City so can't comment on the hotel. The area is a characterless warren of office and hotel buildings. Not sure of distance to the Crystal City Metro (Yellow/Blue).
One thing you may want to consider is booking at both hotels and waiting until Metro issues their weekend work schedule for your weekend to decide where to stay. Weekend work + Metro Safetrack (current rebuilding program) can result in trains as infrequent as 20-30 minutes apart.
I've never stayed at Crystal City so can't comment on the hotel. The area is a characterless warren of office and hotel buildings. Not sure of distance to the Crystal City Metro (Yellow/Blue).
One thing you may want to consider is booking at both hotels and waiting until Metro issues their weekend work schedule for your weekend to decide where to stay. Weekend work + Metro Safetrack (current rebuilding program) can result in trains as infrequent as 20-30 minutes apart.
Sep 27, 2016, 10:48 am
#48
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