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| Address | 2660 Woodley Rd. NW | ||
| Location | At Connecticut Ave. NW, Woodley Park | ||
| Transportation | Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo | ||
| Phone | 800/228-9290, 202/328-2000 | ||
| Fax | 202/234-0015 | ||
| Web site | www.marriotthotels.com/wasdt | ||
| Room Information | About 1,300 units | ||
| Prices | Weekdays $309 double; weekends $119-$289 double; $350-$2,500 suite. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV w/pay movies, hair dryer; Internet ($13/day) | ||
| Parking | Valet parking $37; self-parking $32 | ||
| Pets | Pets under 20 lb. accepted, but charges may apply; call for details | ||
Frommer's Review
This is Washington's biggest hotel, resting on 16 acres just down the street from the National Zoo and several good restaurants. Its size and location (the Woodley Park?Zoo Metro station is literally at its doorstep) make it a good choice for conventions, tour groups, and individual travelers. The hotel's atrium is often a-swirl with activity as meeting goers and soiree attendees make their way to their various events.
The hotel's oldest section, built in 1918, houses about 100 rooms, each with high ceilings, ornate crown moldings, and an assortment of antique French and English furnishings. The main building completed a major renovation of all guest rooms in 2008, updating their look and furnishings by adding multilayered, Marriott-brand bedding, flatscreen TVs, and long desks with high-backed chairs. The overhaul also installed all new, state-of-the-art equipment in the fitness center and vastly improved the in-house restaurant, now called the Stone's Throw. Harry's Bar, meanwhile, serves well as a comfortable place to have a drink after your meeting.
Facilities:
Restaurant, 2 bars; babysitting; concierge; concierge-level rooms; well-equipped fitness center w/outdoor heated pool and sun deck; room service
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2010
Author: Elise H. Ford |
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