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Where to stay in DC?
Posted on 4/21/23 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 4/21/23 at 5:02 pm
We will arrive in DC on a Thursday via train from NY. We will depart BWI at 0623 Saturday AM. Better to stay near BWI and take the train to DC for daytime activities (Thursday and Friday) or stay near union station in DC? Is that rail line safe and reliable?
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Posted on 4/21/23 at 6:50 pm to greenbean
The good news...you will be able to get to BWI without traffic as it is one of the few times that traffic is light in DC.
I would not personally stay near Union Station...Chinatown or Metro Center have many more options and cheaper. Also, cheaper than Georgetown and other areas.
Avoid Greenbelt or New Carolton if that is what you are thinking.
Personally to save some money, I would stay in either Alexandria or Crystal City. If you stay in Alexandria you will be able to hop on the beltway on Saturday morning and get to BWI.
I would not personally stay near Union Station...Chinatown or Metro Center have many more options and cheaper. Also, cheaper than Georgetown and other areas.
Avoid Greenbelt or New Carolton if that is what you are thinking.
Personally to save some money, I would stay in either Alexandria or Crystal City. If you stay in Alexandria you will be able to hop on the beltway on Saturday morning and get to BWI.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 7:00 pm to tccdc
Stay in Old Town Alexandria. It's basically a safe version of the Garden District in New Orleans with Metro access, good restaurants, bars and generally good to hang in when not doing tourist things.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 7:20 pm to greenbean
We stayed at a Doubletree at BWI. They have an airport shuttle and they will also take you to the train station to go into DC. Nice hotel, airline crews stay there.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 8:41 pm to greenbean
Last time I was in DC purely as a tourist, I stayed at the Hyatt Place just south of the Air and Space Museum. I liked being close to the Mall but away from some of the craziness.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 9:43 pm to greenbean
Took the family to DC this past Feb. We stayed at the Hilton on the Wharf right behind the Spy Museum. The wharf has shops and restaurants and a quick Uber gets you to the Mall/Monuments.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 10:36 pm to greenbean
I stayed at the Capitol Hill Hotel. One block from the capitol and all. Had breakfast but no bar, several restaurants located around it however
Posted on 4/22/23 at 4:03 pm to greenbean
The Willard.
Beautiful and historic old hotel a half block from the side of the White House. Most major sites and many excellent restaurants within walking distance.
Beautiful and historic old hotel a half block from the side of the White House. Most major sites and many excellent restaurants within walking distance.
Posted on 4/22/23 at 6:25 pm to greenbean
Place is a real shithole, think nola shithole, don't waste your money.
Posted on 4/22/23 at 6:38 pm to Tusksup
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Place is a real shithole, think nola shithole, don't waste your money.
You're the kind of guy that has never traveled outside his own county.
Posted on 4/22/23 at 9:28 pm to SoonerK
Wrong dumbass. I have been all over this globe and I know a shithole when I see one.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 10:35 am to Tusksup
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Wrong dumbass. I have been all over this globe and I know a shithole when I see one.
Washington D.C. with the best collection of museums in the world, tons of historical sites, great restaurants, interesting architecture, lots of cultural events, and one of the best subways is a real shithole? Your taste sucks.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 10:39 am to Tusksup
Yeah, doubtful considering DC is cleaner than most major cities.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 10:57 am to tccdc
When my sister was in grad school at Georgetown (and after), she lived in Adams Morgan. Quite a few hotels in that area and a lot of great neighborhood bars and restaurants.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 3:22 pm to greenbean
There are plenty of nice hotels around the Capitol, White House, and Mall. Those areas are also clean and safe compared to other major cities.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 5:06 pm to Tusksup
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Place is a real shithole, think nola shithole, don't waste your money.
You definitely stayed in the wrong part of town.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 10:17 am to greenbean
We just had a superb experience at the Conrad. If your budget allows, I would definitely stay there.
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