Juan- I totally feel you on the "picky" aspect. Better hotel = better bed! Usually more $$ but worth it to me for a good night's sleep w/o bedbugs.

The Hilton in Springfield is full service (room service, restaurant on site, Houlihan's, actually), and it's technically closer to the meetin' spot, but the Hilton in Alexandria is nicer and it's in downtown Alexandria, which is very clean, safe and nice.

Eugene told me he booked at the RC in Pentagon City, which is a VERY nice hotel and not outrageously expensive compared to RC in other cities. It's also adjacent to a very nice mall and a Metro (that's what we call the subway here) stop.

There is a Comfort Inn less than 2 miles from the meet, but I already checked, and it's all booked. They host lots of government conferences.

Anyone needing a recommendation or info on hotel, let me know. My advice is to book as early as you can. This is tourist central in the Spring, and rooms do get snatched up.

JV

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