Originally Posted by TMAYER
While its a little unfair to equate the Ritzs with high-end Marriott's across the board, it probably is true for the second tier Ritzs that are in suburban locations like Tyson's Coner (and probably Pentagon City too even though they have an outstanding brunch)
According to Zagat, Maestro is the most expensive restaurant in the DC area with a per person cost of $98, beating out Citrionelle by $18. I do not consider that a second tier restaurant.
I have stayed in about 10 RC's. I have yet have the good fortune to stay in one that is first tier. I find them big boxes full of corporate award groups, with food, service and attitude to match.
I have had 3 or 4 excellent meals at the TC RC, but all before the advent of Maestro. I do not know if Maestro is a RC restaurant, or a privately held lease out.