Hotel recommendations for DC Daddy's Luncheon

[+ purplekow]

I am planning on going to the Washington DC get together and I would like some advice on hotels. I was considering on of the Kimpton hotels. I have stayed at Palomar but was considering Rouge or one of the others near Dupont Circle. I think the IML hotel is a bit of a distance but that is not the priority. If anyone else would like to share where they are staying, that would be great.

[Guest ChrisW]

I just booked the MAL host hotel but I did take a look at hotels in Dupont and they are about 120 a night on travelocity. I found a few deals for 4 star hotels for about 90 a night in Dupont/Embassy row as well. Personally I would stay near the host hotel for MAL just to drool over the boys

[+ ArVaGuy]

Any of the Kimpton brands would be a good choice. Always consistent in offering a reliable guest experience. It seems a lot of working guys tend to stay at Hotel Rouge as I've met a number of hires there. 

[Steven_Draker]

Purplekow, if you haven't booked yet, I'd suggest to wait a few hours.

 

Some hotels offer a Cyber Monday Sale on December 1st only.

 

The George Hotel (a Kimpton property) was one of the "official" hotels for the Hooville gathering last year.

[buckguy]

The Kimptons are mostly old apartment buildings (ditto the Rhode Island Ave Doubletree) and the layouts can be odd. Most of these places were previously 1940s/50s buildings constructed as efficiencies and studios, although the Doubletree's nicer rooms were probably large 1 bedrooms or small 2 bedrooms. The Helix (a Kimpton) is particularly odd. Spaces that probably used to be kitchens are redone as the sleeping areas--nook-like--some people like this, others don't. Kimpton owns the George which is near the MAL hotel and gets OK reviews from people who've stayed there. The Madera is in a boring neighborhood that is short on good well priced restaurants (most places around there do a lunch trade and some close on weekends).

 

The host hotel is in a boring part of DC--close to Union Station (which makes Metro convenient and provides Circulator access to Georgetown), but few restaurants nearby. It's also a second rate Hyatt (and I'm no far of Hyatts)---I've been to a lot of meetings there and seen the guestrooms. If you're planning to spend much time away from MAL, then I'd stay elsewhere.

[+ SundayZip]

Although I used to travel to DC for work, I actually know little about the hotels, neighborhoods, MAL and pretty much anything else. That said, I decided to stay near Dupont Circle and booked at the Palomar (at least for now). I may change it as I learn more.

[+ purplekow]

Sunday Zip I stayed at the Palomar It is a cozy place I think I am going to book Rouge

[+ LS299B]

I've always stayed at Kimpton properties on business travel to DC. Currently at the Madera on New Hampshire. Have had great success asking for "best rate" and am currently enjoying "Inlaw and Outlaw rates" at $109 per night. Upon arrival I received a $10 bar wine voucher and $25 of dinner at their restaurant! Have also stayed at Rouge, Helix and Donovan House, all equally quirky and excellent!

[+ purplekow]

Just booked Executive King room at Rouge for 110 and 5 dollars go to the Trevor fund. Free wine Bar for both days.

[Dave]

Just booked Executive King room at Rouge for 110 and 5 dollars go to the Trevor fund. Free wine Bar for both days.

 

I think you'll be happy there!

You may even change your name to redkow.

[+ purplekow]

I think you'll be happy there!

You may even change your name to redkow.

I know I will be happy but the real question is: Who is it that I will be getting happy with? Thoughts?