Originally Posted by
rhg247
The lounge isn't "fancy" like you might find at a more luxurious RC, but it's solid. Around 4ish months ago they had a sushi chef up there one weekend, but didn't see him on my last trip. I wish I could add on the club upgrade at check in, but for now, that's still a no go.The breakfast offerings and omelette / egg station are good.
I will say that I went to the Pentagon City RC CL on a whim b/c it was available with pure points, and while it was larger, it was lacking the same charm of the TC CL. Service was more perfunctory and the food at the time a few months ago was sparse. So the TC is definitely nicer.
I agree that the staff makes it worth it though. I've spent more $ at the TCRC paying for the CL all pretty much b/c of the service and just how charming the evening host, Shima, is. I hope she never leaves!
So...a story about Shima. In 2016, Mrs. Vker was undergoing extensive aggressive treatment for triple negative breast cancer. 20 weeks chemo, 6 weeks radiation and started with lumpectomy. It was grueling. During the cherry blossom festival, Mrs Vker just needed to get out of the house a bit. But she had little stamina. So a drive in that area and a weekend at the RCTC with club access. Even with the convenience of the Club, Vicky had difficulty with the walk to the club eating there etc. So we were going to do room service. Shima wouldnt have it. Each presentation, Shima delivered Vicky her own assortment of the offerings and refilled anything she wanted. She made sure the rest of the staff did the same for bfast etc. Ended up being a wonderful weekend of relaxation. Change of scenery. Vicky has made a full recovery. But these expressions of care will NEVER be forgotten. I wrote several letters about this. When I needed info from the front desk to do so, the guy said "How did Shima help?" I said how did you know it was her? "He said, its always Shima, she's awesome." She is.