Ever wonder what a $6.2 million renovation can do? It'll
buy 284 32-inch LCD HDTVs, that's for sure. At the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that's exactly what has been added to its guest rooms, and all eleven floors have now been refreshed with the oh-so-useful "
plug-in panel" that enables patrons to sync up their travel gadgetry with the in-room flat-panel. You'll also find wireless internet and more HDTVs in the lobby downstairs, and the free on-site parking makes you feel as if you're much further away from D.C. than just a half hour.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Richard D. Clark @ May 3rd 2008 3:17AM
Yeah, well, I hope it's better than the Sheraton I was in a couple of weeks ago, 32: HDTVs in every room -- and nothing but analog cable to feed them. Yes, mandatory stretch-o-vision with the menus locked out so you couldn't change the aspect ratio. Not just in the rooms, but in the lobby, the bar, the gym. Pathetic.
Lakeonaut @ May 3rd 2008 11:33AM
Same experience a the downtown Hyatt in Austin.
kevinm @ May 4th 2008 6:48AM
Haha, even the SF Marriott has a limited number of HD channels and the hotel menu systems looked horrendous.
Big Sam @ May 3rd 2008 10:58AM
This seems to be common among full-service Marriotts now. I was in the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk and it had HDTVs in every room with a mix of SD and HD channels. And the plug in panel of course. Any hotel that allows me to hook up an HDMI device is a winner in my book.
Matthew Brundage @ May 3rd 2008 6:26PM
The Gaithersburg Marriott is two blocks from my ex-condo. A very nice place. The condo, that is.