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Where to stay in Washington, DC
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Why are you going to D.C.? That is the main thing you need to consider when you are staying there, if you are going to be spending a lot of time in D.C. near the Capitol area or the Mall, staying on base might make it a hassle to go to and from.
If it is just for the weekend, I'd recommend just staying in a hotel near a Metro station so you have access to anywhere in the area (especially useful if you don't have a vehicle). I like to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn which is right next to the McPherson St. Metro station.
If it is just for the weekend, I'd recommend just staying in a hotel near a Metro station so you have access to anywhere in the area (especially useful if you don't have a vehicle). I like to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn which is right next to the McPherson St. Metro station.
Definately anything in Roslyn... quick cab/stumble to Georgetown and back. Rooms might be a little pricey- If your BDCP and have a mil id, you can always see if the govt/mil rate is cheaper and use that... DC can be a dangerous place at night... especially if you don't know where your going. Anacostia/Bolling is a real ****ty area, I personally wouldn't stay there... Also, if using metro stay away from the Green line, unless of course you have to take it to get to where your going.
Harrier Dude
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The Crystal City Marriot is nice. Not too expensive, either. They actually dropped me and some of my buddies off at OCS in their limo after our day off. We figured it would be a station wagon or van, but no sh!t, it was a limo.
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Hahahahahahaha, USMC I just saw your avatar. Oh man, classic.
I will also second, errrr... third the Crystal City Marriott. I've stayed there a few times and it was great, but like I said, I stay at the Hilton Garden Inn now because it is close enough to the things I do in D.C. Or if you have enough BDCP money that you don't know what to do with, the Mandarin Oriental hotel is great. Close to a metro station which is good because it ain't that close to anything else.
There is also an old hotel that was refurbished near Georgetown, I forget the name but it is nice (and expensive).
I will also second, errrr... third the Crystal City Marriott. I've stayed there a few times and it was great, but like I said, I stay at the Hilton Garden Inn now because it is close enough to the things I do in D.C. Or if you have enough BDCP money that you don't know what to do with, the Mandarin Oriental hotel is great. Close to a metro station which is good because it ain't that close to anything else.
There is also an old hotel that was refurbished near Georgetown, I forget the name but it is nice (and expensive).
All great suggestions, but depends on where you want to go while there. I recommend anything close to a Metro stop so you don't have to drive and park (assuming you're trying to get somewhere near a Metro). I also like the Embassy Suites in Crystal City (free breakfast and free happy hour with frozen marguaritas). Make sure you ask for a military rate....DC books up quickly so get on it...you can pay govt rate (usually $180) or easily have to pay $250 up. I'm partial to Marriott properties as you can call their 1 800 number and they can find you a place with a govt rate (Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn...they've got a lot in DC area).
You might consider the Army Navy club right downtown.
http://www.armynavyclub.org/overnight_index.html
I'm not a member as it's pretty pricey as you get senior but join as an Ensign it's cheap and very nice and gets you access to the country club. We had a hail and farewell there and it was very well done.
http://www.armynavyclub.org/overnight_index.html
I'm not a member as it's pretty pricey as you get senior but join as an Ensign it's cheap and very nice and gets you access to the country club. We had a hail and farewell there and it was very well done.