recently i stayed at this hotel, memorial weekend. price was $109 for first 2 nights, but third night was a jump to $269. i can only assume it was cause of memorial day. We requested a king bed with pull out sofa. we were put in a king room with a chair. when we said that we are a family of 4 and this wont work as our children are teenagers.. plus this isnt our booking. we were moved from 10th floor to 7th. put in 712.. same situation.. so we requested a double or king with sofa.. we were told no doubles available. moved us to RM 714. it was a king with sofa. we also requested NON smoking. ironically a smoking ashtray in front of elevators, directly across from out room. We moved the ashtray daily. We ate in the hotel rest. out of convienence.. it was just OK. VERY SLOW service. food was average. highly priced for what you get. waitress would sweep the floor with fill our drinks without washing her hands. The internet service was great. NO charge for VERY FAST speed. you can even print off what you need. 3 computors for everyone to use.. We walked under Crystal City about 15 min. walk to metro station. nice walk, very safe area... but after walking DC all day.. its a long walk.. this hotel only have views of other buildings.. we booked this hotel cause everything else we looked at was full.. would NOT stay here again.. not thrilled with my experience with this hotel or CROWNE PLAZA... i prefer doubletree..