Hi All, First time family vacation in DC, with 2 toddlers.. What is the best use of SPG Platinum (and points) if we want to stay close to museums, whitehouse, etc? seem to be a few choices, W, Westin, another Westin Anyone has favorites? Thanks! ClarkyBoy
For family travel and conveniently located, I would choose Four Points DC if you're looking for value (cat 4). Sheraton Crystal City is also a Cat 4 but you'll need to take Metro to get to most things. I prefer the Westin Georgetown as a Cat 5, although not as good a value. And, obviously like the St. Regis.
I don't think the W is very kid friendly. Your best choices are the Westin Washington or the 4points Sheraton. The Westin National harbor is much further and probably a hassle with little kids.
For the same price (Cat 5), I prefer Westin Georgetown to Westin Washington. Westin Washington is a bit better located.
Very weird - I ended up booking the W after finding some great rates from my company + points for extra days. Trying to send an email to someone in the hotel to ask nicely for an upgrade - I can't find an email, and the "just ask" link sends you to their contact us page with a phone Oh well.... ClarkyBoy
I'd second the 4Points idea. The room has a fridge and a microwave and it's close to tourist locations, unless you plan on shopping in GTown a lot.
