Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA (near Washington, DC) [Master Thread]
Nov 14, 2020, 11:02 am
#61
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Yeah, depending on amenities and fixtures- combined with views of Georgetown, River and Monuments they could easily be multi-million dollar condos
Nov 14, 2020, 11:41 am
#62
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Well I am part way there. I called the hotel and got transferred to reservations. They put me in Le Meridien but they could not get the same rate so they have sent a request to Le Meridien to adjust the rate. I will wait on a reply.
Nov 14, 2020, 12:17 pm
#63
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Were you connected to the Marriott Reservations center or to the reservations department at the Key Bridge Marriott?
You had confirmed, guaranteed reservation at the Key Bridge Marriott, right? The Key Bridge Marriott will continue to operate as a Marriott, but will not be operating during the days when you have your reservation, right? Then the Key Bridge Marriott should be responsible to accommodate you at a comparable or better property at the same rate. They should have reached out to you.
Nov 14, 2020, 12:32 pm
#64
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If somehow this works out, then great, but otherwise, honestly is this kind of stuff worth your time? You're quasi-legally popping over for a few days in DC en route to Mexico during a time with no legal and economic precedent. Just rebook in ten seconds, cough up a few bucks, and mix your own margaritas instead of paying for overpriced ones on property. Some things aren't worth the hassle. Have a great trip and let us know how it turns out.
Nov 14, 2020, 12:46 pm
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Agree with all of this. LM in Rosslyn is good, Open Road is a nice spot for dinner and Bethesda Bagels for breakfast.
You could also stay at the Ritz in Pentagon City - not many times you're going to get any Ritz under $200 (looks like $175/night refundable or $145 non for your dates).
You could also stay at the Ritz in Pentagon City - not many times you're going to get any Ritz under $200 (looks like $175/night refundable or $145 non for your dates).
Nov 14, 2020, 5:12 pm
#67
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Regardless, it doesn't really change my point, which is that there aren't many RCs that can be had at that price, and that it's probably worth a fifty-buck upcharge from the Key Bridge Marriott.
Mar 4, 2021, 7:23 am
#68
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I didn’t expect this hotel to open again in its current form, but I just walked by and it appears to be re-open. I checked some dates later this month at random and the rates were rock bottom, around $70 a night.
Mar 4, 2021, 8:54 am
#69
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Yes, the plan was for it to re-open in the first few months of this year. Looks like the schedule is locked after the end of June but before then I see weekday rates ramping up to nearly $200/night. So perhaps expecting an partial return of govt contractor / consultant business back into Rosslyn. This property is the very definition of a productive, fully-depreciated asset, so why not wring a few more dollars out of it while they can? The operating costs probably are not very high.
Apr 29, 2021, 6:22 pm
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I generally can find a decent Hilton rate for most of my travels and even had a $80ish rate at the HGI/Georgetown a few weeks ago. For an upcoming weekend that same hotel is $180 and the Key Bridge Marriott caught my attention @ $79. I’ll only be there for a night or two and have free parking near the Georgetown area and will probably just be walking while in town.
Anything I should be concerned about here?
Anything I should be concerned about here?
Apr 29, 2021, 8:00 pm
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I generally can find a decent Hilton rate for most of my travels and even had a $80ish rate at the HGI/Georgetown a few weeks ago. For an upcoming weekend that same hotel is $180 and the Key Bridge Marriott caught my attention @ $79. I’ll only be there for a night or two and have free parking near the Georgetown area and will probably just be walking while in town.
Anything I should be concerned about here?
Anything I should be concerned about here?
David
Apr 30, 2021, 3:32 am
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I generally can find a decent Hilton rate for most of my travels and even had a $80ish rate at the HGI/Georgetown a few weeks ago. For an upcoming weekend that same hotel is $180 and the Key Bridge Marriott caught my attention @ $79. I’ll only be there for a night or two and have free parking near the Georgetown area and will probably just be walking while in town.
Anything I should be concerned about here?
Anything I should be concerned about here?
Apr 30, 2021, 11:02 am
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I generally can find a decent Hilton rate for most of my travels and even had a $80ish rate at the HGI/Georgetown a few weeks ago. For an upcoming weekend that same hotel is $180 and the Key Bridge Marriott caught my attention @ $79. I’ll only be there for a night or two and have free parking near the Georgetown area and will probably just be walking while in town.
Anything I should be concerned about here?
Anything I should be concerned about here?
Sep 25, 2021, 7:16 am
#74
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I noticed this morning the sign is down and the hotel appears to be gone for good. I do have lots of fond memories here as my parents often stayed here when I was in college, however it was past its prime.
Sep 25, 2021, 9:44 am
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Since it looks like I and others won't be having future opportunities to be a guest at the hotel, two posts of views from this hotel:
The nicer view
The not so nice/crappy view
David
The nicer view
The not so nice/crappy view
David