On the same trip that I visited Fredericksburg, I also did something pretty interesting... I stayed at a pod hotel! The Pod DC Hotel, specifically. Located in Chinatown, it is very close to Metro Center where our large DAR events are located, and not too far from our headquarters itself. Since I was traveling in for just a quick trip, I decided to give it a go because the price was really good. ($124-154/night for a full-size bed. The bunkbed room was cheaper, but I was staying alone.)
Super cool hotel digs! |
This wasn't a space-age pod hotel, where you sleep in like a spaceship capsule. The Pod DC is a micro-hotel with stripped down rooms that offer the bare essentials but have really great amenities and social spaces. I was a little nervous, given it was a new concept to me. I was also still pumping, so I needed a fridge. I contacted the hotel in advance, and they had a little medical fridge sent to my room that served my needs. (During the day, I had them store milk for me in their walk-in freezer.)
Pano of the room, which had a tiny but nice bathroom! |
Overall, the room was clean, efficient, and had everything I needed. The Wifi was good, and I was surprised by the size of the TV! The bed was comfy, the bathroom was clean and modern (tiny!) but good for the trip. There was also a small safe, and they had so much thoughtful storage, shelves, and hooks.
But the best parts about the Pod aren't the rooms, because you're just there to sleep. The common areas (diner, whiskey bar, gym access, etc.) are super chic, and a ton of people were hanging there who weren't even staying at the hotel. In addition, it's on the edge of Chinatown near Metro Center, so lots of restaurants, shops, and more. Just a block to Walgreens, Starbucks, you name it!
I also found the staff to be SO HELPFUL. They were so helpful knowing I was pumping and traveling, and they solved all issues very quickly.
If I were staying in DC on my own again and needed to be near the National Mall and things, and the prices were lower than Airbnb and traditional hotels, I'd definitely stay at a Pod again. It's not kid-friendly because of the space constraints and lack of bathtub, but for a budget-conscious adult or couple, it would do the trick!
After all, you spend your day away from your room anyways, in places like the beautiful DAR Headquarters! Had to include a few insider photos...
The eagle lectern has been used by multiple Presidents |
Would you stay at a hotel like the Pod DC?
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