Re: Oct. NANOG - hotel? At the two month marker now.

["Stephen J. Wilcox" <steve () telecomplete co uk>]

On 23 Aug 2004, Robert E. Seastrom wrote:

> "Stephen J. Wilcox" <steve () telecomplete co uk> writes:
>
> > was hoping for something within about a block of the hyatt,
> > preferably populated by fellow nanogers.. i'll see what folks are
> > doing
>
> Reston "Town Center" is not a real "downtown"; it's an artificial
> open-air shopping mall.  The Hyatt is the only hotel there.  While it
> is not inconceivable that you could walk from the Residence Inn or
> Courtyard hotels on the Reston/Herndon line (the closest hotels that
> immediately come to mind, though there's also the Sheraton Reston
> Hotel over by the International Center), any of the above would
> probably be a half hour to forty five minute walk.
>
> Welcome to the suburban hell that is Reston.  Enjoy.

ok so seems theres 3 nearby options or you have to look further afield.

the hyatt, with rooms at around $319/night
the marriott, 3 blocks away rooms at $70(weekend) & $190 (week)/night
the sheraton, 5 blocks away at $183/night

sheraton gives me spg plus airline miles so thats a good option, :)

Steve