Overnight @ DCA
Mar 11, 2009 | 6:18 pm
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Overnight @ DCA
I'm arriving into DCA at 00:15am on a Sunday morning, and departing at 10:00am the same day. Can anyone recommend a hotel for the few hours? Preferably one that offers complimentary airport pickup until atleast 1am.
Mar 11, 2009 | 8:02 pm
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Anything in crystal city should work for you. Even if you need a taxi, its right there and shouldn't be more than ten bucks max. Priceline can be your friend here, too
Anything in crystal city should work for you. Even if you need a taxi, its right there and shouldn't be more than ten bucks max. Priceline can be your friend here, too
Mar 12, 2009 | 6:44 am
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Good luck.
Even the Americana Motel, which is probably the cheapest place in the area, is showing $99.
Whats the deal with PL? I would have thought that PL.UK would want your business.
Even the Americana Motel, which is probably the cheapest place in the area, is showing $99.
Whats the deal with PL? I would have thought that PL.UK would want your business.
Mar 12, 2009 | 11:50 am
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Can you use Hotwire with an Irish credit card? I did a quick check of a Saturday in April and they had a 3.5* in the Crystal City/DCA zone for $77 (their star ratings tend to run a little higher than PL).
Mar 12, 2009 | 12:04 pm
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I'm seeing the Hyatt Crystal City come up at US$76 on Sidestep for a Saturday night in April -- that's really good. Bookable through the Hyatt site.
But for a few more budget options, instead of Crystal City, try the north side of Alexandria proper, about five minutes south of DCA on the GW parkway.
For a Saturday night in April:
Alexandria Travelodge: $80
Holiday Inn Alexandria: $96
Sheraton Suites Old Town: $97
The Travelodge is a little dodgy but the others are great for a fast layover. Those prices are as good as you're going to get in this neighborhood w/o resorting to Priceline.
All quotes from Sidestep.com.
But for a few more budget options, instead of Crystal City, try the north side of Alexandria proper, about five minutes south of DCA on the GW parkway.
For a Saturday night in April:
Alexandria Travelodge: $80
Holiday Inn Alexandria: $96
Sheraton Suites Old Town: $97
The Travelodge is a little dodgy but the others are great for a fast layover. Those prices are as good as you're going to get in this neighborhood w/o resorting to Priceline.
All quotes from Sidestep.com.
Mar 12, 2009 | 12:09 pm
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I'll looking for May 2nd for 1 night. I'll be arriving at 00:15 on May 3, and leaving at 10:00a on May 3 too. By doing some searching it's not recommended to stay in the airport.
Mar 12, 2009 | 10:43 pm
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You can get the Courtyard at Crystal City for $89 on that date. (Book arrival May 2, departure May 3.) That ought to be fine, and be advised it's a very good deal relatively speaking. Book at courtyard.com.
There is no such thing as a sub-$50 bargain motel, hostel, etc. in the general precinct of DCA.
There is no such thing as a sub-$50 bargain motel, hostel, etc. in the general precinct of DCA.