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t1_jdhz6cj wrote

I had no idea the hotel had closed...IIRC it was the oldest continually operating Marriott in the system.

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t1_jdi1yrf wrote

Is this a police presence or did they just park vehicles there because maybe their lot is getting refinished

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t1_jdib5yt wrote

Replying to otter111a (#2,336,783)

Seems like they have an official press release that indicates it wouldn’t “just” be because their lot is getting refinished. Idk much about arlnow but that would be a lot of made up facts for a new outlet to publish (not impossible but I think less likely)

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t1_jdikphh wrote

You mean no one has snuck into this hotel in the past to check out the rooms? The door facing the river was always propped open.

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t1_jdir3sp wrote

The sooner they can demolish it, the better. What an eyesore

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t1_jdis3zk wrote

I stayed there during Snowmaggedon. The power went out at my house and we drove down there in 3 feet of snow at 10:00 pm. It was me, two 13 year olds and my mom. Our room was facing east and we had the most glorious sunrise (forgot to close the blinds) down the river with snow gleaming. They gave us a late checkout and we had lunch and by the time we got home the power was on. A very good memory.

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t1_jdja7xz wrote

Pretty unique building in my opinion. Would like to see it preserved

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t1_jdjffe2 wrote

Great hotel. Easy to get to Georgetown and cheap for dc area prices

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t1_jdjwilw wrote

Replying to walkallover1991 (#2,336,440)

Second Marriott ever after the Twin Bridges Marriott, which was torn down in the 90s and is now Long Bridge Park. Funnily enough, Arlington County also approved a mixed-use office and hotel development for that site that never got built. Maybe the Key Bridge Marriott site is destined to become more parkland there as well.

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t1_jdkda40 wrote

Sorry to hear. I stayed there when I ran the marine corps marathon. Clean enough and the price was right. RIP key bridge Marriott

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t1_jdkp1p3 wrote

Replying to fronthacker (#2,345,371)

But what about the people who like 80s style more than mid century? Or what if we focus on buildings providing value to the community instead of trying to get shit to fit peoples architectural preferences?

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t1_jdkqkol wrote

Had an incredible bar on the top floor looking down the river. They had a signature cocktail, I don't remember the name, it was like a sidecar with grapefruit juice. Very sad to see this landmark go.

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t1_jdmxy1a wrote

Replying to Brandonjh2 (#2,347,146)

I get it, taste is a matter of taste. But it's not an accident that some cities are regarded as more beautiful than others. It comes down to artistic styles, beau arts, French revival, etc, etc. "80's style" what architectural style would that be?

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t1_jdpjusg wrote

Replying to fronthacker (#2,363,572)

Architectural style should not matter, buildings serve a purpose for the community. We shouldn’t over complicate the issue by trying to make any city fit anyones criteria of “beautiful”. What would be beautiful is a city that prioritizes the needs of the people over a small minorities design preferences.

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