Initial confusion (on our part ) sent us to the Palomar in Arlington - a beautiful hotel and as they told us newer tahn the one we were booked into!
Arriving at the right hotel we were met with a slightly frosty reception and the black drapes hiding the renovation work by the elevators didn't make us feel great about our choice.
Entering our room all this vanished! Our room was very quiet (overlooking the small outdoor pool) but was very well proportioned with ample closet space, a good sized bathroom and two large and very comfortable beds.
After we had settled in for a short while (a friendlier) reception rang to check that everything was satisfactory - a nice touch.
Our reservation included vouchers for complementary continental breakfast but after a mix-up on the first morning where no one knew what we were entitled to and we were directed to a buffet and (almost) charged. The next morning the same hostess was unable to answer the same questions about the vouchers. When eventually the issue was resolved we decided not to bother as the vouchers provide very little. Instead we relied on the free urn of coffee in the foyer to wake us up before heading downtown.
A small problem with the sink (hand basin) was fixed immediately. The in-room safe was big enough to take a laptop and the ironing board and iron were useful as we had traveled down from New York.
We never got back in time to sample the complimentary wine in the evenings so I know we'll want to return - and maybe try out others in the group.
in summary a good hotel that was good value, classy but not stuffy.
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