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If your family likes to walk, stay in Rosslyn, VA for the first night. Plenty of cheaper hotels/motels in that area. Wake up early, walk to iwo jima, national cemetary (make sure to see tomb of...
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I just stumbled across this thread and I know it's too late for the OP since his trip was in early March, but want to put my .02 in. I have been to DC many times in my life. I would disagree with...
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Each person has their own tastes. You can't really advise someone by saying, "I didn't like these places and therefore you won't either".
As for the Spy museum, how much did you pay and how long did...
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I went to a ton of bars in both DC and Georgetown. First off, the Church key written up as one of the better bars in the country. Secondly, I have lived in or around NYC my entire life. I go to...
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Thank you so much. Didn't get the great rate that you did, but got a better deal than I could get anywhere else. Thanks again!
Was hoping I'd hit the Cherry Blossoms!!!!! Hadn't checked...
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Unfortunately, I'm thinking the snow in DC will only delay the blooming further.
We're only in town for the weekend, so it seems we'll miss out this year.
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I am also planning a trip to DC the first week of April. The link appears to be redirecting to the homepage again without the "friends and family" option. Do you have another link? Trying to do DC...
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I looked at it and thought it asked for name and number of employee??
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We were looking at the Kimptons, they were VERY kid friendly for us in the past. Problem with traveling with kids is things change at the last minute, so the non refundable part about your F&F...
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Gonna sticky this thread.. My kids have never gone to DC and the older teens were actually asking to go. I went when I was in highschool but that was years ago!
We will be driving out to Virginia...
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Create a Priority Club account here. priorityclub.com]Then using this link , find and book this hotel. holidayinn.com]
Use that "Friends and Family" link. Don't book it directly through the hotel...
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Parking sucks in DC. $30-40/day in garages isn't uncommon. As I stated earlier, if you don't plan on venturing too far outside the city, a car really isn't required unless you can't walk long...
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Hello, My family and I will be visiting Washington D.C. for the first time in early March. Can anyone please avise me of any good, inexpensive hotels in the area or outskirts. any other tips or "have...
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there's absolutely no way you should rent a car in DC or any other major US city except LA.
Parking is outrageously expensive. Driving can be hell for people not used to big cities. And the only...
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Good information, however, I do not find any "Friends & Family" link on the IHG website.
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Be aware that some cheap hotels may require you to get around town by taxi, bus or Metro. So, be sure to note the location of the hotel when you make your reservation. Hotel rates in Washington, DC...
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I wouldn't recommend renting a car IN DC...but what if OP lives within driving distance?
I guess it also depends when he's planning to go there. We went there on a weekend. Drove down from...
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That's another advantage of the Holiday Inn Rosslyn that I remembered. Free parking.
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Yup it's every 30 minutes...after the change as everyone was leaving, people begain talking and it got kinda' loud, and the sentinel turned around and in a booming voice told us to keep silent... He...
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Definitely try and fly into Reagan and not Dullus. Dullus is terrible. I have never not been delayed going through dullus
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a bit of good info in here
https://slickdeals.net/f/4187398-washington-dc-tips-n-tricks-best-way-to-see-it-all
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Metro? why not rent a car? i think it's a way more convenient, especially if they're plannin' o stay in the city!
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Driving is mostly a nightmare in the city, even when its not rush hour. The Metro is fast, convenient, generally reliable and stops near most of the desired tourist spots.
Library of Congress is...
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Depends and it's totally YMMV. I have not been asked for the voucher.
Why don't you just print out the voucher, and take it with you? That's what I did.
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So, is the general finding that people can book these rooms and not be asked for the voucher at check in? I found a good rate, but hate to book and then be out all the money if I can't produce the...
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Thanks! will give it a try :)
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I am thinking of staying here in September but all they have is a standard room. Does this mean 1 full size bed? No way DH and I could sleep in a full size bed.
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Tonight they were saying the peak will be around April 5. So you might be in luck. :)
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For a second there, I thought you found a Kimpton using the F&F link and I was like...What?!? :lol:
I could be wrong about the non-refundable part. Did you try going a dummy booking?
Speaking...
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It's very reasonable and the only way to go in DC IMHO. You can pay by use or get a 1 day or 7 day pass if you anticipate using it a lot.
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Thank you VERY much for sharing the link. Substantial savings over what I was just going to book. Quick question before I book the room - it appears that it is a no refundable reservation. Is that...
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There also Georgetown Cupcakes in Georgetown, and they are excellent but a bit on the pricey side
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General DC tip- as soon as you've nailed down dates, contact your Congresscritter or Senator's office for free tour tickets of some of the more popular government sights. They may not know when the...
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Yeah, this snow was really unexpected. You might see a few starting to peek out however this coming weekend. Hopefully they put on a show for you. :)
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Yeah unfortunately, that link has expired...so it just redirects to the home page.
Use this new link...
Cheers. :look:
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I will be in DC next week. We are staying at Hotel Rouge http://www.rougehotel.com/ its a 3.5* hotel and the rates were real reasonable compared to the other hotels in the area. Book early and...
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Yeah it is pretty awesome. I used to live right next to the cemetary. We'd always walk around in the cemetary..I know it sounds weird but its peaceful, its pretty, and theres hardly any...
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Some more recommendations
- Udvar Hazy center (discovery shuttle)
- Cherry blossom festival (early April)
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Metro? why not rent a car? i think it's a way more convenient, especially if they're plannin' to stay in the city!
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The Monument is cool to see, but since the earthquake in 2011 it's been closed to visitors. It's not expected to reopen until sometime later in 2013, well after OP is here.
I personally don't...
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