washington DC

Advantages: Read opp
Disadvantages: none i can think of

...Well now that my reviews for Chicago and Las Vegas have been completed I guess its time to move onto my third stop, don't worry only two more stops after this, in what was an amazing summer. The next leg of my journey took me to the state capital of Washington DC. The roots of American democracy and the political capital of the world. This was actually my last stop before coming back home, however I just felt like writing about this now. I had pre booked my ticket to DC whilst I was in London with American Airlines from Chicago; it set me back about £150, which for a peak time in mid July was not bad what so ever. Having stayed in DC for a week this review will focus more on the sights and places I visited, if I forget to mention the obvious places to see its because I didn't really go their and I therefore don't see the need to mention...

jaygami1986 29.01.2008 · Read review
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Washington State! A Love Affair.!!!

Advantages: An intereresting STATE to be in.
Disadvantages: It can be cold and wet! When its hot its HOT

...In 1990 I fell in love! corny? not really, I was in love with Washington State, and what a State to be in. Where do I start. In Seattle on the borders of Canada, or by the Columbia River Gorge, on the Borders of Oregon. Yes that is where my affair began. Portland in Oregan. From the Airport in Portland it is just a few minutes drive to Camas in Washington where I stayed with friends for a while. Camas is a really small town on the river, known for its logging, and Paper Factories. A very pretty little town, high above the river. with views of Portland on the other side, when at night the lights from this large modern town in Oregon twinkle in a dazzling display of stars hovering over the river, their reflection doubling the display as they bounced off the water. If you look south the first thing you notice is Mount Hood...

elinor.z 01.12.2006 · Read review
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HI Washington DC!

Advantages: Great tours, good breakfast, good facilities
Disadvantages: Reception staff were quite rude

...I stayed at this hostel for a few days in mid August. It was my first time ever staying in a hostel as I've always gone with hotels, being unable to see the allure of sleeping in a room with a million other people. Unfortunatley, the sheer amount of places I wanted to visit meant there was no way I could have the money to stay in a hotel or have a room by myself, and so Hostelling International Washington DC was the way forward for me. And you know what? I'm glad I did. This hostel wasn't the cleanest one in the world, but it did it's job. The outside blends in well with the surroundings and due to all the flags sticking outside is relatively easy to find. The rooms themselves were surprisingly attractive to me. My room was quite large (despite having chosen the option to have thhe most people in the room, it was still very spacious...

hi_nicola 09.09.2008 · Read review
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Washington DC

Advantages: open, much to see and do, quite cheap
Disadvantages: not as many eateries in Washington Monument area

...My husband and I visited Washington DC in October 2007, whilst traveling around the States. We stayed for 3 nights, at the Allen Lee Hotel. Washington DC is an interesting city. Its history is in stark contrast to its modern political face and the side that is shown in movies and on TV. What struck me immediately about Washington DC were the open spaces, not just in the parks and at the water front but also when simply walking down the street; it's a nice change from the claustrophobia of many US cities. Because there was so much to see in Washington DC, we opted for a tour on one of the many open top buses that circle the city and surrounding area. At $39 for a 24hr, hop on-hop off pass, this was a real bargain and the best way to see everything in the city, in my opinion. From the war memorials and Arlington cemetary to the White...

chellbian 03.11.2007 · Read review
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Washington DC

Advantages: Museums are beautiful, transport good and many surprises.
Disadvantages: few, same as most places- a little dirty and a few homeless people

...Having had the pleasure of visiting Washington DC twice in my life I feel very lucky as it charmed me both times. All the major monuments are as majestic in real life as on television- apart the Whitehouse is smaller than expected but still just as beautiful. On my first trip I stayed in the Red Roof Inn Downtown which was booked through Expedia and cost about $140 for 1 night for two. It was located about 5 blocks from the Whitehouse (further than it sounds) and was quite close to Chinatown. The area did seem a little rough but the hotel itself was lovely and the staff extremely helpful. On the second trip I stayed in the Braxton Hotel which I preferred over the Red Roof Inn. It was set in a very old building and had a lot of charm to it. Despite the small double room, my girlfriend and I both found it to be very romantic...

beleura 03.12.2005 · Read review
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Weekend in Washington DC

Advantages: Lots to do Very educational
Disadvantages: Tiring

...So much to see so little time. We were only in Washington D.C. for the weekend having driven down from New York and wanted to see as much as was possible in a short space of time. We booked into a cheap and cheerful Days Inn in the Arlington District and after a good night sleep put on some sensible shoes and set out exploring. First stop Arlington National Cemetery this is a beautifully kept graveyard that runs tours pinpointing famous graves. Among the thousands of white headstones lie JFK and his brother Robert to name but two. Also in the cemetery is Arlington House the former home of Robert E Lee which you can go through. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a very popular stop and every hour there is a changing of the guard, it is a very moving experience and despite the 90+ temperature it brought me out in goosepimples...

elspeth334 21.02.2001 · Read review
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Washington Court Hotel - a great base in D.C.

Advantages: Modern, Friendly, Great Location for the Sights
Disadvantages: No free WiFi, Not much locally in the evening

...The Washington Court Hotel is a premier, 268 bedroom, downtown Washington, D.C. hotel in a great central location, just three blocks from the US Capitol Building and national mall. The hotel has been recently remodeled and offers a modern and stylish base for enjoying the city This hotel caters for business travelers - I have stayed on both weekdays and the weekend and noticed the lack of visible customers on the weekend days. The Rooms ... I always book a "Deluxe Room" when staying here. In the spirit of most US hotels rooms often feature two Double beds, but I always make sure to ask for one King size bed instead - here these rooms are the same price that is a bit of a bonus. The bed is amazing! The blankets are double sheeted, there are loads of pillows and it is really comfortable. The feather mattress topper and duvet...

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Washington DC - A friendly city

Advantages: Ease of navigation around city, good public transport
Disadvantages: Having to tip everybody who does anything for you

...This city was a marvellous change to the other capital cities I have visited over the years. There are several reasons for this, which I will address individually below. Cleanliness: There was an amazing lack of litter on the streets in comparison to say somewhere like London. I am not saying that its streets were bare of litter but that there were very few instances of burger cartons and such like lying around in the gutters. Public transport: The Metro was very good value for money. A day’s ticket could be bought for a nominal amount and provided good transport around the city. Again the stations were kept very clean. Buses provided an equally good alternative to the Metro but take slightly longer to reach destinations. When I went to Washington there was no train service to and from Dulles airport so rather than pay...

Guzman 13.03.2001 · Read review
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Washington D.C. - Very interesting.......

Advantages: Every attraction is free, and theres PLENTY to visit, most of which are in walking distance of each other.
Disadvantages: The only disadvantage I could think of is if you have children. They could become very restless during the day.

...I'm from England, and when I announced I was going to Washington D.C. everybody said America, great...... but Washington D.C. is full of boring Museums! It was part of a trip to America, which involved visits to various other cities. I did wander if it could become a bit boring. I was pleasantly surprised by it though! I didnt think the White House was all it's made out to be - and I wouldnt bother going again. I went in mid March 2001 - and the que for the White House was 3 hours long!!! I think one of the best places to visit in D.C. is Fords Theatre. This is the theatre where Abraham Lincoln was assasinated. You can go in the theatre, where you are shown the box he was sitting in - and a guide talks you through all the events. Downstairs is a museum about Lincoln, which includes the blood soaken pillow Lincoln died on! It...

MelNorthernLine 01.04.2001 · Read review
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DULLES AIRPORT - WASHINGTON DC

Advantages: A Gateway to the United States
Disadvantages: for me personally - none

...DULLES AIRPORT - WASHINGTON DC - UNITED STATE of AMERICA There were 400 passengers on our flight and we all disembarked at the same time to be greeted by a voice shouting out a number from 1 to 10 and pointing to a door we were politely but abruptly ushered in a orderly fashion into what seemed like small rooms with seats in, as we sat waiting the doors closed and the room began to raise into the air and move forward, it turned out to be an inter-terminal bus. Wonderful, this was my first experience of American efficiency and hospitality. After about twenty minutes we had arrived at the terminal building and informed that our luggage was arriving on carousal Number 8. I think we watched most of the worlds travelling populations luggage arrive before at last, ONE of our cases turned up. Thinking the worst, we watched and waited...

busdriver2k6 24.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Washington D.C. Dulles Int. Airpor, USA (IAD)