Originally Posted by
bsdstone
I will be Staying here for a middle school class trip (my advance apologies to the staff) in October. I'm lifetime Diamond (via SPG) and will be staying in a double/double with my wife and 2 kids. How is the hotel in upgrading diamonds?
Also, any recent stays/comments on if there is a lounge, and if it's open on the weekends?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
They must be gluttons for punishment. I've stayed here several times for a High School Quiz Bowl tournament -- wall to wall kids!
Enjoyed the property enough that I have used them several times when I was in DC on other personal trips. The location is very convenient -- connected to the Crystal City Shops and Metro stop by an underground tunnel.
When there for the tournaments, didn't get any room upgrade, but I am pretty sure they were fully booked. When there on my own, received upgrades to one of their mini-suites. Not sure if they have a double-double suite, but fairly certain the couch was a pull-out if the kids would be okay on that. they have been under-going a full room rehab in the past few years, fairly certain all rooms are now updated.
M-Club lounge on the lobby level is open on the weekends for breakfast. Full buffet shared with the restaurant, omelets, waffles, etc. That is one of the things that keeps me coming back. They do have an attendant checking you vs. the entrance list, so make sure you list all four of you on the room. Not sure if the policy is only 2 for breakfast or not. Lounge is open 24/7 for snacks or just a quiet place to sit.
Finally, there is another nearby property called the Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport, the two are easily confused by Uber/Lyft/Taxi so make sure you are heading to the correct property.