Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
I can't think of one reason the JW in DC is a JW; not one. To me it's a typical bizness Marriott & in no way is worth the JW designation (which I normally take as meaning a bit more upscale). Unless it has a fab rate, I'd try one of the other Marriotts in DC and probably will on an upcoming trip. Cheers.
My .02 (or less):
Can't remember where I read it, but as I recall it, the DC JW was the first to bear that designation, but purely as an honor for JW, Sr.
This was before the formal establishment of JW Marriotts as an upscale brand and the intention was to establish it a FS Marriott and its design reflects it.
I have no way of knowing, but I wouldn't be surprised if its franchised as a FS Marriott property that is expected to meet that brand's standards in spite of its name and .e standards expected of a FS Marriott despite its name despite that it's listed with the other JW properties.