I just saw that!!!!!! But why should something be for nothing. Most dot coms that tried that have had a negative contribution to our GNP.

I see that they will give for less with a promotion code from a partner. Anyone have one handy?

Well, on my first ever PriceLine bid, we got the Swissotel Watergate for $58 per night, which seems like a pretty good saving http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif

However, we get in quite late on a Friday evening (arrive IAD around 8.30pm) - anyone got any recommendations for a nice place to go for a late snack not too far from the Swissotel ?

Also, does anyone know of a good diner in the area for breakfast, and any recommendations for Sunday brunch in DC ?

thx
Stewie

PS we will do some sightseeing, honest http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/wink.gif, but the guidebooks are better on that than on the food...

{edited to add 'what's the best/not too expensive way to get from IAD to the Swissotel ?' and to say http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/eek.gif there's quite a difference between whitehouse.gov and whitehouse.org !! )

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Gabriel's at Dupont Circle is highly recommended.

Stewie
would be interested in your views on Swissotel Watergate - will be staying there beginning of December. Another Priceline addict http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif
Thanks
Louise

Late night eating on Friday night near the Watergate shouldn't be too tough. There's Sequoia just a block away ((202) 944-4200 - 3000 K St NW).. also for a nice neighborhood bar with food there's Marshall's ((202) 333-1155 - 2524 L St NW) just a couple blocks away. Really, though, you have all of Georgetown to choose from.

As for Sunday brunch, please see the Washingtonian's Guide. Are you looking for anything in particular (area of town? price range? atmosphere?)


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Many thanks for help / tips etc, especially to gleff - i will peruse the washingtonian guide as advised.

Weez - We're not there until end December, so maybe you could post your comments on the Swissotel when you get back for me http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/wink.gif

(and it's my first ever time trying Priceline, but it certainly won't be my last - when you're doing the tourist bit, it doesn't really matter which hotel you stay in, and the savings are sure worthwhile http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif
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The Phillips Gallery (closed Mon)has the Bonnard show. The Corcoran (closed Tues) has The purse show. I think the Jackie show closed.

I think riding the Tourmobile for a day is worth the price.

Had an excellent trip, went to see all the usual places, but its a shame that you cannot see more of the white house. I did go to the spy museum, the lines were not that bad. I enjoyed all the museums, the only one that is a bit dissapointing to me is the air & space, everything is a replica!

Stayed at the Grand Hyatt on H street, very nice, and it was close to everything. Got it through Hotwire, very good deal.

We payed Al & Murphy, for a tour guide of all the major sites $20, not bad for 4 1/2 hours of touring.

You can catch him right outside of the white house visitors center.

Thanks for all the great advice, I did go to Luigino's and had a great dinner.

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Really? I have often visited there and have seen few (if any) replicas displayed. Exactly what displays are you refering to?

MisterNice

The people for sure. Wiley Post is long gone.

If you are really into Air & Space, schedule to go to Silver Hill Annex. They have a lot of real stuff there.



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Almost everything that is hanging from the ceiling is a replica. I started to read the information on the displays, and most of them said "replica" on them. The Spirit of St. Lous, Chuck Yeager's plane, it was nice, but not real

Still had a great time, and thanks for all the info http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...um/biggrin.gif

bumped to ask weez for a report on her trip, and especially the Swissotel.

Please http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...um/biggrin.gif

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Stewie Mac:
[b]bumped to ask weez for a report on her trip, and especially the Swissotel.

I'm not weez but I just returned from a priceleine $50/night stay at the Swissotel and can provide some comments. Basically our room was great, nice and large and had a wonderful view of the Potomoc. They let us check in at 8:00 am after a red-eye from Oakland so that was very generous. I believe others have noted the somewhat unfriendly/unhelpful desk people and I would agree with that assessment. We could never find the concierge (we were constantly told that he stepped out for a few minutes!) and the free car service they advertise is really nonexistent. The hotel was convenient for walking to Georgetown (12 minute walk) and the metro (10 minutes) and a great deal for $50 but I would have been very unhappy with the lackluster service if I had been paying more. We ate in the bar one evening and it was fine but the service was pretty bad. We noticed several people walking out after waiting too long for the waitress to come by. The hotel seems seriously understaffed. It also looks terrible from the outside but the rooms were very quiet and spacious and we loved our visit to DC.

thanks wilma,

Sounds a great deal for the PL money - but glad that I'm not paying the $$$ rack rate !

Stewie