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From: Sacramento, CA
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posted 05-31-2005 17:35            

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We'll be in Washington for three days mid-October before going to Williamsburg. We're looking for a hotel that is close to public transportation since we won't be renting a car until right before we go to Williamsburg. Thanks.

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From: Danbury, CT; owners at Pahio at Ka'Eo Kai
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posted 05-31-2005 18:44               

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We love the J.W. Marriott. It's close to the subway...and EVERYTHING is in walking distance.

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From: CO--but since April 22, Arizona
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posted 06-01-2005 04:17               

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Use Priceline.com after you do your homework on biddingfortravel.com On Biddingfortravel, you'll find a list of hotels Priceline uses in each part of the city. There are also reviews of the hotels. The hotels are grouped by * accomodation level and parts of the city. Priceline uses only about 3-5 hotels in each quadrant in each * category. You won't get a dump of a hotel, and you'll save a lot of money.

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From: Frightfully Cold, MN: Liki Tiki, Atlantic Beach, Northern VA
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posted 06-01-2005 13:12            

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Two specific recommendations:
Embassy Suites at Chevy Chase Pavilion. You don't even need to go outside to get to the metro stop at this one. It is on the DC/Maryland border, attached to a nice shopping center. This is on the Metro's Red Line and is our personal favorite for DC stays. Parking is also available for a fee.

A Hyatt that is by Key Bridge in Virginia. This one is on the Orange Line, I believe. The metro stop is across the street. It's very convenient to the orange line downtown, or a very quick cab ride across Key Bridge to Georgetown. Lacking in the space and included breakfast buffet offered by Embassy Suites but perfectly suitable for two persons.

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posted 06-01-2005 17:26               

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Hotels in Crystal City are also a good choice. Check how close they are to metro. There is also a Ritz Carlton at Pentagon City that is very nice (not cheap). Can get to metro there without going outside and attached to shopping center. I live in DC area and never drive into DC.

Nancy

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From: Michigan. DVC-OKW, Longboat Bay Club
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 06-02-2005 14:37               

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We were in Washington DC in April. We rented a room for a couple of nights at the Fairfield Alexandria (just beautiful) and then went on to Fairfield Kingsgate in Williamsburg. We rented from a fellow tugger who posts In the last minute rentals. His tug name is Johnstonga. Why don't you get a hold of him and see if he can get you a room? The rental worked out great and we also went to lunch with him in Williamsburg, he's a great guy.

Laurie

P.S. the fairfield Alexandria is only a block away from a metro station. Makes it very easy to get in and out of D.C.

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From: Columbia, MD
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posted 06-02-2005 15:53               

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We typically use priceline for hotel choices in D.C. We have been lucky enough to stay at Westin's both times. They have great accomodations and relatively close to subways/buses and other attractions.

Good Luck and Enjoy

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From: Sacramento, CA
Registered: Apr 2002

posted 06-03-2005 12:50            

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I've used Priceline in the past for other areas - so know how that works. Will also contact the person who has rentals at Fairfield Alexandria. I have a few more questions but will post on the "new" TUG board on Monday.

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