If your planning on visiting the nation's capital for the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, you need to read this article. Over my career in hotel management, I have worked for several brands in several locations. Among these hotels, I have managed two hotels in Washington, D.C. and I can tell you from first hand experience, it is expensive! And I don't mean just the room rates, but all of the other little things that add up when your on vacation. Parking in the city is extremely expensive, ranging from $25-$40 per night, gas is usually $0.30 more expensive per gallon. D.C. hotels are geared towards government travelers, therefore rates usually start at government per diem which is $211 per night. WOW!!! Ok, so by now you are wondering what's the point? Traveling to Washington, D.C. can be done without depleting your savings account. The key is to find a hotel outside of the District but close enough to a Metro Station, with a shuttle and free parking. The answer is the Sheraton Rockville Hotel. This Sheraton is only 4 years old, and it is the new prototype hotel geared for the leisure traveler since we are located less than 1 mile from the Shady Grove Metro Station. The hotel comes fully equipped with indoor heated pool, state of the art fitness facility, full service restaurant, room service and bar, internet, washer/dryer, gift shop and the biggest rooms this side of the beltway. Book Online now by clicking
Cherry Blossom Hotel, this site will take you to amazing specials, offers, and packages. If you have any questions about large groups or tours - please don't hesitate to reach out to me. My phone number is (240) 912-8200 and email address is
mpatnaik@sheratonrockville.com
I look forward to hosting you, your family and friends this year for the 2011 Annual Cherry Blossom Festival March 26 - April 10, 2011. Here are a list of website that will help you navigate throughout the city once you have booked your rooms with us:
Sheraton Rockville Hotel
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, D.C. Metro
Milan Patnaik
General Manager
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