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Upcoming Washington D.C. trip - lodging?

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PyrateJim View Member Profile	Jul 5 2010, 06:48 PM Post #1
LSCN Groupie Group: Members Posts: 4650 Joined: 4-June 02 From: Sterling Hgts., MI. USA Member No.: 285 Home Port: Harrison, Twp. - HCN Boat Type:1983 Sea Ray Express Cruiser 360 Boat Name: working on it	Its been a good 25 years since I've been to D.C. (Reagan was in office) and it looks like I have a chance to return in a few weeks with the family. I know that hotel prices in the District/close to the Mall are outrageous, but what about places to stay around D.C., perhaps in Virginia, that are close to the rail line for transporation to the Mall and other points? I know some on here have traveled there and looked for bargin rates with close transportation. Where have you stayed? Thanks. -------------------- Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, CRAP, he's awake' "Ah, but alas, no cannon's thunder, no ships to plunder, no wayward ports to lay asunder...o what misfortune! The miserable fate of a pirate born too late."

tcg View Member Profile	Jul 5 2010, 07:06 PM Post #2
LSCN Groupie Group: Members Posts: 2973 Joined: 8-August 04 Member No.: 2824	Last time I went I stayed in Bethesda. My hotel was right near a subway stop. Looks like rooms in Bethesda are around a hundred bucks.

ShiverMeTimbers View Member Profile	Jul 5 2010, 07:27 PM Post #3
LSCN Fan Group: Members Posts: 1270 Joined: 6-August 08 From: Clio, MI Member No.: 7811 Home Port: Belle Maer Boat Type:Chris Craft 281 Catalina Express Boat Name: Ish Ka Baha	I always stay here because it is close to the Old District but probably won't suit your needs of transportation into DC. http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/ale...ehd/hoteldetail -------------------- If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? ♫♫♫ Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur. Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr, purr, purr. ♫♫♫

Tig's Toy View Member Profile	Jul 5 2010, 08:35 PM Post #4
LSCN Fan Group: Members Posts: 2204 Joined: 24-September 06 From: Sterling Heights, MI Member No.: 4659 Home Port: MacRay Boat Type:1997 Rinker Fiesta Vee 280 Boat Name: Tig's Toy Too	We stayed in Georgetown. It wasn't too far from the mall. It was in August and rates were slashed pretty good. -------------------- Tig's Toy Too “We don't beat the reaper by living longer; we beat the reaper by living well and living fully." -- Dr. Randy Pausch - Your future depends on your dreams ......So go to sleep

lewis.butler View Member Profile	Jul 5 2010, 10:27 PM Post #5
Testing the waters Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 13-April 10 Member No.: 11682 Home Port: SCS	I would recommend staying in East Falls Church (but not any further, ride in starts to get a little longer). There are a few hotels right off of the orange line, safe, and a quick trip into DC on the metro.

Stodge View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 08:33 AM Post #6
LSCN Addict Group: Members Posts: 9034 Joined: 30-August 06 From: Sterling Heights, MI Member No.: 4558 Home Port: MacRay Harbor Boat Type:1997 Rinker Fiesta Vee 280 Boat Name: Tig's Toy Too	QUOTE(Tig's Toy @ Jul 5 2010, 09:35 PM) We stayed in Georgetown. It wasn't too far from the mall. It was in August and rates were slashed pretty good. The place we stayed was the George Washington Suites. It was on Pennsylvania Blvd and not far from a metro station. Years ago I stayed at the Compri in Alexandria, VA. It was about a block from the metro on Eisenhower Blvd. I think it's a Holiday Inn now. This post has been edited by Stodge: Jul 6 2010, 08:39 AM -------------------- Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get. - Mark Twain Pronunciation: 'stäj noun: something or someone stodgy.

Pornodave View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 08:41 AM Post #7
LSCN Addict Group: Members Posts: 8733 Joined: 3-April 04 From: Beacon Cove A-30 Member No.: 2396 Home Port: Beacon Cove A-30 Boat Type:1989 28' Monterey	I stayed here a few years ago: http://www.hicapitoldc.com/location_and_directions/ Quick walk to the Capitol, one block from the Air and Space Museum. One block from a Metro Station. Just checked AAA rates for Aug and it's $159 a night. -------------------- Militant Agnostic. I don't know and you don't either. Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

no regrets View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 09:49 AM Post #8
Testing the waters Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 25-January 07 Member No.: 4981 Home Port: Beacon Cove Marina Boat Type:2006 288 Sunsation Boat Name: No Regrets	QUOTE(Tig's Toy @ Jul 5 2010, 09:35 PM) We stayed in Georgetown. It wasn't too far from the mall. It was in August and rates were slashed pretty good. I wouldn't stay in Georgetown if you're going to visit the mall area and other parts of DC. The Metro doesn't run to Georgetown and you'll be cabbing or walking. You can take a bus to the Metro but that's not a lot of fun. Old town Alexandria is a decent choice. It has some cobbletown streets and a lot of the old architecture. Plus its on the Potomac river. You might also find hotels in Crystal City & Arlington, VA near Metro stops. But these are more business focused cities. Bethesda, MD is a nice area to stay with some good restraunts and a small town feel.

Stodge View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 09:50 AM Post #9
LSCN Addict Group: Members Posts: 9034 Joined: 30-August 06 From: Sterling Heights, MI Member No.: 4558 Home Port: MacRay Harbor Boat Type:1997 Rinker Fiesta Vee 280 Boat Name: Tig's Toy Too	QUOTE(no regrets @ Jul 6 2010, 10:49 AM) QUOTE(Tig's Toy @ Jul 5 2010, 09:35 PM) We stayed in Georgetown. It wasn't too far from the mall. It was in August and rates were slashed pretty good. I wouldn't stay in Georgetown if you're going to visit the mall area and other parts of DC. The Metro doesn't run to Georgetown and you'll be cabbing or walking. You can take a bus to the Metro but that's not a lot of fun. Old town Alexandria is a decent choice. It has some cobbletown streets and a lot of the old architecture. Plus its on the Potomac river. You might also find hotels in Crystal City & Arlington, VA near Metro stops. But these are more business focused cities. Bethesda, MD is a nice area to stay with some good restraunts and a small town feel. Beg to differ. We took the metro from the Georgetown station the week we stayed in DC. -------------------- Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get. - Mark Twain Pronunciation: 'stäj noun: something or someone stodgy.

Pornodave View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 09:53 AM Post #10
LSCN Addict Group: Members Posts: 8733 Joined: 3-April 04 From: Beacon Cove A-30 Member No.: 2396 Home Port: Beacon Cove A-30 Boat Type:1989 28' Monterey	QUOTE(Stodge @ Jul 6 2010, 10:50 AM) QUOTE(no regrets @ Jul 6 2010, 10:49 AM) QUOTE(Tig's Toy @ Jul 5 2010, 09:35 PM) We stayed in Georgetown. It wasn't too far from the mall. It was in August and rates were slashed pretty good. I wouldn't stay in Georgetown if you're going to visit the mall area and other parts of DC. The Metro doesn't run to Georgetown and you'll be cabbing or walking. You can take a bus to the Metro but that's not a lot of fun. Old town Alexandria is a decent choice. It has some cobbletown streets and a lot of the old architecture. Plus its on the Potomac river. You might also find hotels in Crystal City & Arlington, VA near Metro stops. But these are more business focused cities. Bethesda, MD is a nice area to stay with some good restraunts and a small town feel. Beg to differ. We took the metro from the Georgetown station the week we stayed in DC. I too took the Metro to Georgetown. Might not be the station name, but it is only a block or two walk. -------------------- Militant Agnostic. I don't know and you don't either. Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

Stodge View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 10:02 AM Post #11
LSCN Addict Group: Members Posts: 9034 Joined: 30-August 06 From: Sterling Heights, MI Member No.: 4558 Home Port: MacRay Harbor Boat Type:1997 Rinker Fiesta Vee 280 Boat Name: Tig's Toy Too	QUOTE(Pornodave @ Jul 6 2010, 10:53 AM) QUOTE(Stodge @ Jul 6 2010, 10:50 AM) QUOTE(no regrets @ Jul 6 2010, 10:49 AM) QUOTE(Tig's Toy @ Jul 5 2010, 09:35 PM) We stayed in Georgetown. It wasn't too far from the mall. It was in August and rates were slashed pretty good. I wouldn't stay in Georgetown if you're going to visit the mall area and other parts of DC. The Metro doesn't run to Georgetown and you'll be cabbing or walking. You can take a bus to the Metro but that's not a lot of fun. Old town Alexandria is a decent choice. It has some cobbletown streets and a lot of the old architecture. Plus its on the Potomac river. You might also find hotels in Crystal City & Arlington, VA near Metro stops. But these are more business focused cities. Bethesda, MD is a nice area to stay with some good restraunts and a small town feel. Beg to differ. We took the metro from the Georgetown station the week we stayed in DC. I too took the Metro to Georgetown. Might not be the station name, but it is only a block or two walk. It was right next to a hospital. Now I have to go check the map. It was the Foggy Bottom Metro station. This post has been edited by Stodge: Jul 6 2010, 10:10 AM -------------------- Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get. - Mark Twain Pronunciation: 'stäj noun: something or someone stodgy.

no regrets View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 10:18 AM Post #12
Testing the waters Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 25-January 07 Member No.: 4981 Home Port: Beacon Cove Marina Boat Type:2006 288 Sunsation Boat Name: No Regrets	You must stayed at the very far end of Georgetown away from the older area and shopping. Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia..... There is no Metro station in Georgetown. The planners of the Metro never seriously considered locating a station in the neighborhood, primarily due to the engineering issues presented by the extremely steep grade from the Potomac River (under which the subway tunnel would run) to the center of Georgetown. Some Georgetown residents concerned about outsiders entering their wealthy neighborhood wrote letters against a station, but no serious plans for a station were ever drafted in the first place.[40] Since the Metro's opening, there have been occasional discussions about adding an additional subway line and tunnel under the Potomac to service the area. Three stations are located roughly one mile (1.6 km) from the center of Georgetown: Rosslyn (across the Key Bridge in Arlington), Foggy Bottom-GWU, and Dupont Circle. Georgetown is served by the 30-series, D-Series, and G2 Metrobuses, as well as the DC Circulator. I have lived in DC for the last 2 years and know the area pretty well now. My house is 6 blocks from the National Zoo and 5 blocks from the National Cathedral.

Pornodave View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 10:41 AM Post #13
LSCN Addict Group: Members Posts: 8733 Joined: 3-April 04 From: Beacon Cove A-30 Member No.: 2396 Home Port: Beacon Cove A-30 Boat Type:1989 28' Monterey	Looking at a map I cannot remember what station we took. Was def not that far. The part of Georgetown we were in had a lot of restaurants and kind of a Birmingham vibe compared to Adams Morgan which reminded me of Royal Oak (I liked it better). -------------------- Militant Agnostic. I don't know and you don't either. Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

Stodge View Member Profile	Jul 6 2010, 10:42 AM Post #14
LSCN Addict Group: Members Posts: 9034 Joined: 30-August 06 From: Sterling Heights, MI Member No.: 4558 Home Port: MacRay Harbor Boat Type:1997 Rinker Fiesta Vee 280 Boat Name: Tig's Toy Too	George Washington Suites Hotel 2500 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20037-1699 (202) 333-8060 They claim to be in Georgetown. Foggy Bottom was about 2 blocks away. -------------------- Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get. - Mark Twain Pronunciation: 'stäj noun: something or someone stodgy.

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