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All About the Extras
There's a parking lot underneath Chevy Chase Pavilion, so you can easily take your luggage by elevator up to the front desk and your room. One-day Metro passes cost $9, about the amount you would pay for a round-trip fare from the Friendship Heights station to Metro Center, so it's definitely worth getting. Taxis are another option, costing around $20 to reach the mall. But when you have a family of four, it could equal the same price as the subway. There's also a Starbuck's downstairs from the lobby if you need a coffee boost. The hotel offers WiFi and Internet cable access for an extra fee.
The Art of Smart Timing
April Vacation, over Easter, is when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, so expect to see a large number of families in town during this festivity. Summer humidity will make you sweat, but it's hard to resist the Fourth of July celebration at the Nation's Capital. Late fall is a peaceful time to come to town, when the weather starts to cool and you don't have crowds congregating around the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
For Mom and Dad
Babysitting is available if you need to get away for a couple of hours and have an intimate dinner for two. Try a Washington, DC, favorite, Clyde's of Chevy Chase, which features salmon, scallops, leg of lamb, and pasta dishes that won't bust your bank account.
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