GONE: Fairfax at Embassy Row, Washington DC, Left SPG 12 Oct 2015 [Master Thread]
Sep 14, 2015, 1:08 am
#211
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 932
Leaves Starwood 10/12/15
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury...propertyID=245
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury...propertyID=245
Sep 14, 2015, 5:04 am
#212
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Leaves Starwood 10/12/15
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury...propertyID=245
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury...propertyID=245
Sep 14, 2015, 6:01 am
#213
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SYD
Programs: UA Premier Gold (*G), IHG Platinum & Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,458
This is a shame. I had a booking here in mid-December so will be interesting to see what happens with that now.
Sep 14, 2015, 9:57 am
#214
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta - Gold; Starwood - Platinum; HHonors - Diamond & Avis Preferred
Posts: 10,869
This sucks as this was my go-to property in DC. The location is excellent, but I don't think the property worked as a luxury collection as the rates are dirty cheap. Now Starwood has no property on Dupont. both Westin's are both too far away to be considered "close" to Dupont Circle granted I've walked from the WestEnd (Georgetown) property to Dupont easily.
Oct 1, 2015, 10:07 pm
#215
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow with a Seat in the Fully Reclined Position
Programs: UA Global Services, UA 2 MM, SPG Lifetime Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Honors, Hertz #1 Club Gold
Posts: 89
Here tonight ... All with advance bookings should look elsewhere ASAP ...
Hi All:
Quick Observsations
Quite rundown in comparison to my last stay.
Staff just don't care.
Room service is non-existent.
Restaurant and bar closed early.
They're definitely making it easy for me to now book elsewhere though I too used this as a go to over the past few years,
Tom
PS Staff state the Fairfax will join Preferred Hotels on 10/12/15.
Quick Observsations
Quite rundown in comparison to my last stay.
Staff just don't care.
Room service is non-existent.
Restaurant and bar closed early.
They're definitely making it easy for me to now book elsewhere though I too used this as a go to over the past few years,
Tom
PS Staff state the Fairfax will join Preferred Hotels on 10/12/15.
Last edited by hopegrad; Oct 1, 2015 at 10:10 pm Reason: New details received.
Nov 12, 2015, 7:03 pm
#216
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1
Sorry to see this leave Starwood. Have stayed here often and always chose it when in town. Have to find a new hotel.
Nov 12, 2015, 10:12 pm
#217
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat 100 (LT Gold), IHG Spire, Hyatt Diamond, HH Gold, National EE, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 473
So - where to go?
Seeing as many of us from this thread were regular guests, I assume we're mostly of a like mind and enjoyed our stays at this property. So - where have you all gone if you've traveled back to DC since the Fairfax is gone? I haven't been back to DC yet, and was just kicking ideas around with a friend now that I don't have this place to fall back on.
Nov 12, 2015, 10:18 pm
#218
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Tit, Hilton Diamond, BA Gold, Carlson Gold, UA*S,
Posts: 1,363
My choice is the Westin Georgetown. I still like this place... and they even have a teeny-tiny pool for summertime splashing.
Otherwise, I enjoy the W although it's completely the other side of town.
Will miss the Fairfax. Many memorable stays there over the years.
I have also been known to stay at the Hilton on Connecticut Ave which is also not bad!
Otherwise, I enjoy the W although it's completely the other side of town.
Will miss the Fairfax. Many memorable stays there over the years.
I have also been known to stay at the Hilton on Connecticut Ave which is also not bad!
Nov 12, 2015, 10:24 pm
#219
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AA Plat, AA 2M, UA, Starwood Plat, Priority Club Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 102
Loyalty to a Faithful, Hospitable Hotel
Yes, am a Starwood point fan, but this hotel (for now at least) overrides my commitment to earning points. The hospitality at this hotel is unusual - many employees have been there 20, 30, even 40 years and they retain a comforting welcome. They always say "Welcome back." Food is g-o-o-d at the bar, prices are reasonable, obviously the location is great, the view from the Mass. Ave rooms can remind one of Paris (if you squint a little.) Will be returning next week and providing an update. The rates are very low presently. Surely I'm not the only loyalist to this property.
Nov 17, 2015, 5:57 pm
#220
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MIA/LAS
Programs: AA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Starwood PLT
Posts: 572
Yes, am a Starwood point fan, but this hotel (for now at least) overrides my commitment to earning points. The hospitality at this hotel is unusual - many employees have been there 20, 30, even 40 years and they retain a comforting welcome. They always say "Welcome back." Food is g-o-o-d at the bar, prices are reasonable, obviously the location is great, the view from the Mass. Ave rooms can remind one of Paris (if you squint a little.) Will be returning next week and providing an update. The rates are very low presently. Surely I'm not the only loyalist to this property.