I have left my car in the parking garage until late on Monday and it wasn't a problem. Ask for late check-out on Monday and you should be fine.
I'm not sure which level rooms actually begin, but I have stayed on the 5th and 8th in the past. There are solid floors across the middle every five levels or so, so it is not as open as the Hyatt or Marriott, which makes it a quieter hotel.
It can't hurt to ask for a fridge when you get there, but there is a charge per night for one and this year, I think its around $25 or so. The staff is very friendly and helpful, but then I find that to be true of most places, if I am friendly first. The first year I stayed in the Hilton, some of the staff were dressed as characters from Wizard of Oz and greeting people at the front entrance. They even had Toto, if I recall correctly. Most of the hotel employees have heard stories about DC and are eager to see what all the fuss is about. I hope they enjoy their crazy weekend!
Elevators are...well they are typical elevators at DC, so always allow time for that. I have on two different occasions found a completely empty elevator on a Saturday. I was almost afraid to get in it.LOL The first year I stayed there, I got off the elevator to let someone on who was in a wheelchair. I had to search to find the stairs, so you may want to scope those out when you first get there. Regardless, be prepared to be patient.
Last year, the habit trail from the Hilton to the Marriott was almost impassable on Saturday. They have moved the Walk of Fame this year, so it may not be a problem, but if it is, I will go outside to cross the street. I'm not usually claustrophobic, but that afternoon crossing was...stressful.
If you cross from the Marriott to the Hilton, and you are not heading to your room, consider going to the left instead of the right. The elevators are on the right and the people waiting on an elevator can cause a bottleneck there.
Above all, be courteous and be patient and you will have a great time!
I'm not sure which level rooms actually begin, but I have stayed on the 5th and 8th in the past. There are solid floors across the middle every five levels or so, so it is not as open as the Hyatt or Marriott, which makes it a quieter hotel.
It can't hurt to ask for a fridge when you get there, but there is a charge per night for one and this year, I think its around $25 or so. The staff is very friendly and helpful, but then I find that to be true of most places, if I am friendly first. The first year I stayed in the Hilton, some of the staff were dressed as characters from Wizard of Oz and greeting people at the front entrance. They even had Toto, if I recall correctly. Most of the hotel employees have heard stories about DC and are eager to see what all the fuss is about. I hope they enjoy their crazy weekend!
Elevators are...well they are typical elevators at DC, so always allow time for that. I have on two different occasions found a completely empty elevator on a Saturday. I was almost afraid to get in it.LOL The first year I stayed there, I got off the elevator to let someone on who was in a wheelchair. I had to search to find the stairs, so you may want to scope those out when you first get there. Regardless, be prepared to be patient.
Last year, the habit trail from the Hilton to the Marriott was almost impassable on Saturday. They have moved the Walk of Fame this year, so it may not be a problem, but if it is, I will go outside to cross the street. I'm not usually claustrophobic, but that afternoon crossing was...stressful.
If you cross from the Marriott to the Hilton, and you are not heading to your room, consider going to the left instead of the right. The elevators are on the right and the people waiting on an elevator can cause a bottleneck there.
Above all, be courteous and be patient and you will have a great time!
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