Which DC Residence Inn?
Mar 29, 2008 | 10:56 am
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Which DC Residence Inn?
At the risk of getting flamed for this overlapping with other DC threads (which didn't find any Res Inn specific)..
If you're four adults going to DC for pleasure, which Res Inn do you prefer?
For those that have stayed in the properties, please post your upgrade experiences (from studio to 1br or 2br, was stay paid or with points)
Residence Inn-Vermont Ave (Cat4, studio, 1br)
Residence Inn Dupont Circle (Cat4, studio, 1br, 2br)
Residence Inn Washington, DC /Capitol (Cat5, studio, 1br, 2br)
I was rather surprised to see the DC /Capitol as a cat 5, while the others are cat 4 - any idea why?
If you're four adults going to DC for pleasure, which Res Inn do you prefer?
For those that have stayed in the properties, please post your upgrade experiences (from studio to 1br or 2br, was stay paid or with points)
Residence Inn-Vermont Ave (Cat4, studio, 1br)
Residence Inn Dupont Circle (Cat4, studio, 1br, 2br)
Residence Inn Washington, DC /Capitol (Cat5, studio, 1br, 2br)
I was rather surprised to see the DC /Capitol as a cat 5, while the others are cat 4 - any idea why?
Mar 29, 2008 | 1:12 pm
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I have never stayed at any of them, so can't really comment on which is better than the others. If I had to guess on the Rewards Categories, I would guess that maybe location and general nightly rates would be the reason for the different category levels.
Mar 29, 2008 | 2:23 pm
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If price is not an object, although I've never been in these properties, by area, the capital is the furthest out of the way with not much close by. Vermont Ave. is second, bit closer to the sights but quiet at night.
Dupont is in a very good spot, easy Metro to sights, easy bus/walk to Georgetown, tons of places to eat in the area, easy run to Adams Morgan, 24 hour CVS - I prefer to travel to sights and have an easy time around my lodging. Your travel habits may vary......
Dupont is in a very good spot, easy Metro to sights, easy bus/walk to Georgetown, tons of places to eat in the area, easy run to Adams Morgan, 24 hour CVS - I prefer to travel to sights and have an easy time around my lodging. Your travel habits may vary......
Mar 30, 2008 | 1:51 pm
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Not in DC, but the Pentagon City RI is very convenient also.
Don't know if they have any room upgrades available at the Residence Inn Arlington Pentagon City, I can't even remember seeing any 2-bedroon suites bookable, but maybe there are some.
What I like about it -
It's less than a five minute walk to the Pentagon City metro station which takes you across the river to L'Enfant Plaza and other DC destinations in about 3 minutes. There's also a very good selection of shopping and restaurants (Fashion Center at Pentagon City mall included) within easy walking distance and abundant free street parking on weekends.
Don't know if they have any room upgrades available at the Residence Inn Arlington Pentagon City, I can't even remember seeing any 2-bedroon suites bookable, but maybe there are some.
What I like about it -
It's less than a five minute walk to the Pentagon City metro station which takes you across the river to L'Enfant Plaza and other DC destinations in about 3 minutes. There's also a very good selection of shopping and restaurants (Fashion Center at Pentagon City mall included) within easy walking distance and abundant free street parking on weekends.
Apr 2, 2008 | 9:42 pm
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Not in DC, but the Pentagon City RI is very convenient also.
Don't know if they have any room upgrades available at the Residence Inn Arlington Pentagon City, I can't even remember seeing any 2-bedroon suites bookable, but maybe there are some.
What I like about it -
It's less than a five minute walk to the Pentagon City metro station which takes you across the river to L'Enfant Plaza and other DC destinations in about 3 minutes. There's also a very good selection of shopping and restaurants (Fashion Center at Pentagon City mall included) within easy walking distance and abundant free street parking on weekends.
Don't know if they have any room upgrades available at the Residence Inn Arlington Pentagon City, I can't even remember seeing any 2-bedroon suites bookable, but maybe there are some.
What I like about it -
It's less than a five minute walk to the Pentagon City metro station which takes you across the river to L'Enfant Plaza and other DC destinations in about 3 minutes. There's also a very good selection of shopping and restaurants (Fashion Center at Pentagon City mall included) within easy walking distance and abundant free street parking on weekends.
Apr 3, 2008 | 11:16 am
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I stay at the Vermont Ave (Thomas Circle) property about 150-175 nights a year. There are NO 2-bedroom, but a number of 1-bedroom. Don't know what the chances of an UG would be.
There is a 24-hour CVS next door. You are a 10 minute stroll to the White House, 5 minutes to METRO.
I prefer it as you walk to lots of places, about 15 minutes to the Washington Monument or use METRO with ease.
FYI - the staff is great.
There is a 24-hour CVS next door. You are a 10 minute stroll to the White House, 5 minutes to METRO.
I prefer it as you walk to lots of places, about 15 minutes to the Washington Monument or use METRO with ease.
FYI - the staff is great.
Apr 3, 2008 | 12:51 pm
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I've stayed at both the Vermont and Dupont Circle on business and last spring (during the cold snap) with family at Dupont Circle.
I prefer Dupont Circle...quick walk to Metro and quick stroll to many resturants and the Phillips Collection, an unexpected museum treat.
Dupont Circle would be my first choice with family, but Vermont would be great as well!
I prefer Dupont Circle...quick walk to Metro and quick stroll to many resturants and the Phillips Collection, an unexpected museum treat.
Dupont Circle would be my first choice with family, but Vermont would be great as well!
Apr 4, 2008 | 8:11 pm
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Yes I have been UG to a 1br quite a number of times. Remember I'm PP. With regard to rooms with a "view," only those facing Thomas Circle - basically "01" and "16" on each floor look that way. The ones on the top to floors (11th and 12th "01" or "13") do not have that view. Otherwise every other room looks across 14th St. or Vermont St. at other buidlings. Neither "view" much of interest to me. ermont get more afternoon sun this time of year.
Apr 5, 2008 | 3:03 pm
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Arlington/Roslyn isn't FAR from stuff, I just think PC has MORE....
6 of 1 half dozen of the other....choose the better rate!!
Apr 6, 2008 | 2:59 pm
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I've not stayed at (or even seen from the outside) the Rosslyn property, so can't do a comparison. But Pentagon City is a several-minute shorter metro ride into most places a tourist would go in DC. Rosslyn's not bad though, I'd consider it if it is significantly cheaper than anything in DC.