| Policies |
rates are guaranteed family plan available children stay free - children 17 and under stay free with parents using existing beds. . no pets allowed on property - extended stay option available - government policy description - government/military rates gm includes full breakfast valid with government id. . over sold policy - property will arrange accommodations at a comparable hotel property will pay for one night room and tax at a comparable hotel traveler will be provided with free transportation to new hotel traveler will be reimbursed for at least one phone call to home or office . additional policy description - maximum five rooms per reservation. maximum four persons per room only. no rollaway is available. . property offers commission - 10.00 % rate of commission . property participates in a centralized commission program . additional commission programs information - please see best western chain brochure for full details. . 01jun06 - xxxxxxx - cancel by 24 hours prior to hours on day of arrival local hotel time . cancellation policy text - due to seasonal variations most accurate cancel policy returned upon booking. international maximum 3 rooms per reservation. maximum 3 persons per room only if a rollaway is available. domestic maximum 5 rooms per reservation. maximum 4 persons per room only no rollaway is available. . 12feb06 - xxxxxxx mon-sun guarantee required for late arrival . guarantee text - full mailing address and telephone number as well as method of gtd. gtd only with acceptable credit card. room type requested is only a request not a guarantee. . deposit text - sending a deposit is not accepted as a form of guarantee . credit card deposit only. . accepted forms of guarantee- credit card travel voucher . accepted forms of deposit- credit card . accepted forms of payment- cash credit card money order traveller s check travel voucher wire payment . 16may02 - xxxxxxx mon-sun min stay - 1 . |
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| Credit Cards |
credit cards accepted as payment- american express - diners club - discover card - interbank master card - master card - visa |
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| Cancellation/Refund |
cancel by 4pm-3 days prior to arrival hotel time to avoid penalty billing . |
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| Extras/Options |
taxes and surcharges - tax- 14.50 USD . phone charges - . interstate charge - complimentary . local phone charge - complimentary . extra charges text - extra person charge may vary upon room type booked. rollaway and crib not available. possible charges for faxes and photocopies. . |
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| Transportation |
complimentary shuttle to downtown locations. ask front desk for details. . nearest railroad station - amtrak train station 1 mi 0 blocks . |
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| Facilities |
on-site facilities - general facilities banquet facility coffee shop conference room elevators executive/club floors gift shop handicap facilities ice/vending machines lounge meeting room non-smoking rooms outdoor pool restaurant . parking facilities disabled parking 24hrs. 20.00 USD garage parking 24hrs. 20.00 USD outdoor parking 24hrs. 20.00 USD truck/rv parking 24hrs. 55.00 USD . public area facilities analog dial up dataport high speed internet access complimentary wireless data connection complimentary . additional on-site facilities - gift shop and sundry shop. free useof results dry cleaning services available laundry is coin operated. outdoor pool is competition-sized seasonal pool open memorial day through labor day. garage parking charge of 17.00 usd. complimentary shuttle service to local sites. . . off-site facilities - general facilities bank barber/beauty shop convenience store newsstand pharmacy restaurant . |
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| Services |
on-site general services express check-out front desk 24 hrs interpretation/translation poolside services theater ticket desk . on-site chargeable services laundry/valet hours - from 0800 to 1700 12.00 USD . additional on-site property services - dry cleaning and laundry service. . off-site general services banking hair dresser mail services . |
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| Property Description |
Property Category -Midscale / Standard
Property Type - Corporate / Transient Full Service Hotel
Year Built - 1962
Year Remodeled - 2003
Hotel company is at least 51 percent owned controlled and operated by an American citizen minority with appropriate certification hotel company is at least 51 percent owned controlled and operated by an American citizen non-minority woman with appropriate certification
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Additional Property Description -
Stay at this Washington DC hotel located next to the us capitol and offering newly renovated rooms plus a courtesy shuttle to downtown sights. The best western capitol skyline is conveniently located by Washington DC area attractions including the us capitol national mall Smithsonian institute and the navy yard. Travelers will be within four miles of DCA Reagan national airport and just a 30 minute drive to Dulles airport. Hotel guests will appreciate the convenience of the on-site skyline diner and skyline lounge. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool business center and free shuttle service to downtown sites the Smithsonian and metro station. Guests can also take advantage of sight-seeing tours picking up directly from the hotel. Each spacious comfortable guest room features all the right amenities plus extras including free wireless high-speed internet cable television and on-demand movies. This best western hotel features 5000 sq. Feet of meeting and banquet space perfect for any corporate or group event. The professional friendly event and catering staff are ready to attend to every detail.
Website - www.bestwestern.com
General Manager Name - Dixie Eng
Director Of Sales - Joylette Whitaker
Time Zone - EST |
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| Attractions |
area - by highway . bwi airport 33 mi ne dca airport 5 mi s iad airport 34 mi s . primary local point of interest - washington . primary city - was - 2 mi se . additional property location text - 95 north to 395 north to south capital street exit. turn right onto i street. hotel is on the left hand side. . alrington 3 mi s american university 3 mi n annapolis 30 mi n baltimore 45 mi n georgetown 3 mi n georgetown park shops 4.4 mi georgetown university 3 mi n howard university 3 mi n l enfant underground 0.8 mi n norfolk 110 mi s pentagon city 3 mi n potomac mills 25 mi n richmond 100 mi n union station 1.6 mi united states capitol bui 0.5 mi n upcoming baseball stadium 0.2 mi n verizon center 1.7 mi n the national air space 0.6 mi n the national mall 0.6 mi n the washington marina 0.5 mi n . |
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| Directions |
direction to the property from - baltimore philadelphia and new york. take interstate 95 south to exit 22b baltimore/washington parkway . follow the b/w parkway to the new york avenue exit. follow new york avenue to the 395 tunnel. go through the tunnel to 295 south. the first exit will be south capitol street. follow the exit ramp to the traffic light and turn right onto i street sw. . direction to the property from - dulles airport take dulles access rd to i-66 e to washington. to arlington and bridge to washington stay in right lane turn at constitution ave. exit. to behind the lincoln memorial on a winding stretch of road. stay in middle lane nearing the memorial. turn left on constitution ave . to the capitol building. turn right at south capitol st. stay in right hand lane. turn right on i street sw . the hotel will be on the corner. . direction to the property from - interstate 395 take the south capitol street exit keeping in the right lane. turn right on i street sw. the best western skyline hotel is located on the corner of south capitol street and i street southwest only five blocks south of the u.s. capitol building. . direction to the property from - richmond va take interstate 95 north to interstate 395. take 395 north into washington. two miles after crossing the potomac river follow the signs for the south capitol street exit. stay in the right hand lane after the ramp and turn right onto i street sw. the hotel will be on the corner. . |
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| Meeting And Conventions |
total Number of meeting rooms - 7 total measurement ALL rooms - 5586 sq ft capacity of largest meeting room - 250 measurement of largest meeting room - 2171 sq ft capacity of smallest meeting room - 14 measurement of smallest meeting room - 391 sq ft . seating format options - meeting room name - ambassador banquet - 25 classroom - 30 conference room - 18 reception style - 40 theatre style - 30 u-shaped - 16 meeting room name - executive boardroom banquet - 14 conference room - 14 meeting room name - hall of states banquet - 150 classroom - 120 conference room - 80 reception style - 250 theatre style - 250 u-shaped - 68 meeting room name - hall of states a banquet - 80 classroom - 60 conference room - 40 reception style - 125 theatre style - 120 u-shaped - 34 meeting room name - hall of states b banquet - 80 classroom - 60 conference room - 40 reception style - 125 theatre style - 120 u-shaped - 34 meeting room name - magnolia room banquet - 120 classroom - 70 conference room - 60 reception style - 155 theatre style - 170 u-shaped - 56 meeting room name - suite 222 classroom - 20 reception style - 40 theatre style - 30 . meeting and convention facility text - the best western capitol skyline handles meetings as small as 10 people in our executive boardroom to as many as 400 in the hall of states and the magnolia banquet rooms. allow our professional sales and catering staff to assist you with your event to the last detail. it is our pleasure to service your function. from themed buffets to multi-course dinners or a breakfast meeting our creative culinary team will delight your guests. our newly renovated banquet rooms are perfect for weddings reunions conferences and meetings. contact us to confirm your future event. . |
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| Business And Meeting Services |
business services - audio-visual equipment catering copy center fax service . |
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| Safety And Security |
the property complies with american disabilities act guidelines the property meets ALL current local state and country building codes . room safety and security - audible smoke detectors doors have dead bolts doors have view ports emergency exit maps emergency information in ALL guest rooms fire detectors primary entrance accessible by interior corridor/atrium secondary locks on window smoke detectors windows open . property safety and security - electronic room key system emergency evacuation drill emergency lighting evacuation drill frequency fire detectors in hallways fire detectors in public areas fire extinguishers in hallways first aid available hardwired smoke detectors meets fire safety code multiple exits for each floor parking area patrolled parking area well lit public address system security smoke detectors in hallways smoke detectors in public areas sprinklers in public areas staff trained in issuance of duplicate key uniformed security ventilated stairwells well-lit exit signs well-lit parking area s well-lit walkways . |
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| Dining |
room service offered from 0630 hrs to 2200 hrs property has 2 restaurants on-site . . additional meal plan description - buffet breakfast available at 12.25usd plus tax per person per day. continental breakfast available at 9.25usd plus tax per person per day. . american seafood and buffet type of restaurant - bar/lounge type of cuisine - seafood meals served - lunch / dinner restaurant description - casual 11 30 a.m. to 11 00 p.m. 1 mile s from hotel . nearby restaurants meals served - breakfast / brunch/buffet / lunch / dinner / dessert restaurant description - 1 mile s from market inn restaurant 1 mile s from district chophouse and brewery 1 mile s from rosa mexicano 1 mile s from marrakesh 0.8 mile s from odyssey cruises 0.8 mile s from pier seven restaurant 2 mile s from armand s chicago pizzeria 5 mile s from navy yard metro center . phillip s flagship type of restaurant - bar/lounge type of cuisine - american meals served - lunch / dinner restaurant description - 0.5 mile s from hotel . skyline diner type of restaurant - full service restaurant type of cuisine - american meals served - breakfast / lunch / dinner restaurant description - skyline diner . skyline lounge type of restaurant - bar/lounge type of cuisine - american meals served - lunch / dinner restaurant description - skyline lounge . |
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| Recreation |
on-site recreations - sightseeing tours sunbathing swimming . onsite recreational activities - pool open through labor day. . off-site recreations - amusement park horse racing museum/gallery viewing polo sightseeing tours sports events . |
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| Room Description |
nbr of rooms - 203 Number of suites - 6 Number of floors - 7 nbr of non-smoking rooms - 181 nbr of rooms for physically-challenged guests - 4 . all rooms newly renovated in true washingtonian fashion. breathtaking views of the us capitol or our beautifully appointed pool and pool deck. 25-inch cable television with hbo cnn and espn and movies on demand. bathrooms feature granite vanities and marble-like wall and floor tile. additional toiletries including shampoo lotion and shoe shine mitt for free. refrigerators are subject to availability at an additional charge of 10.00 USD per night. many connecting rooms available for groups or families traveling together. guaranteed non-smoking rooms are available. free high-speed internet access. digital in room safes large enough to fit a lap top.government/ military rates gm includes full breakfast valid with government id. accessible rooms available upon request. please advise when reserving. . room amenities for ALL rooms - room amenities - am/fm alarm clock / bathroom amenities / cable/satellite tv / coffee/tea maker / color tv / free local telephone calls / radio / remote control tv / safe / telephone . technology - dataport / voice mail . chargeable amenities - high speed internet access . dd - max occupancy - 4 max Number of rollaways - 0 your classic double/double rooms are decorated in presidential blues and feature two double beds with bedside reading lamps comfortable seating and work desk a 25-inch cable television with espn cnn hbo and the disney channel spacious closets a private bath complimentary best western bath amenities hairdryer iron and ironing board coffee/tea maker and views of us capitol building. . |
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| Incentive Programs |
hotel frequent guest program - gold crown club gold crown club international is best western internationals frequent guest program. gcci is a points-for-lodging-dollars spent program that requires no membership fee. gcci members earn one point for every dollar spent on qualifying room rates at more then 4 000 best westerns throughout north america europe latin america and australia. membership applications are available at any best western property in the us canada or caribbean or visiting our website at www.goldcrownclub.com or by calling toll free 1-800- 237-8483. . airline frequent flyer program participation - air canada aeroplan alaska mileage plan america west flightfund american aadvantage asiana airlines bonus club delta skymiles northwest worldperks twa frequent flyer bonus us airways dividend miles . |
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| Marketing Campaign |
world s largest 4 100 hotels - 83 countries - 1 standard that is our idea of commitment. it does not matter which hotel you choose you will always benefit from bestrequests - our worldwide standard for service and amenities. the majority of best western properties offer a continental or hot breakfast either complimentary or at a nominal fee. you will also enjoy with your stay are . data ports in ALL rooms free local calls under 30 minutes free long distance access complimentary in-room coffee/tea maker 50 percent non-smoking rooms hair dryer iron/ironing board in every room plus much more . bestrequests - now one single standard of service. . free long distance access and local calls in the u.s. and canada only. amenities may vary slightly at international hotels. . |
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