We paid quite a bit more (I think $224) for the regular price, but it was worth it to be with our best friends who clicked for the NYE Living Social deal a bit more more quickly.... Still, our fifth floor room was terrific, with a lovely terrace, which we did not use sadly, given the winter weather. We went to the bar well before the festivities and loved drinks and their appetizers-- the crab dip was especially delicious. We have enjoyed this hotel before on New Year's, and the area restaurants are great, but reserve early. Very walkable to all the shops, sites, Naval Academy, Statehouse, St. Johns College, and eateries. However, being dressed up, we did appreciate the Loew's shuttle-- an extended golf-cart with plastic windows. The drivers were so nice, we hardly waited and they picked up and delivered us to the door. This time we didn't go to the spa--previously we thought it was fine-- not high end, but very convenient with skilled (and chatty) staff. It was fun to see the same verison of my spa robe in the closet, earned during a previous visit. It is a favorite memento. The bed was awesome, though my friend found the pillows a bit hard and high. Prefer Marriott's strategy-- with several pillow options. A highlight were greeting the well-mannered canine guests milling about (and their owners). Still we left ours at home, knowing we'd have more fun without them. As for breakfast, yes, it is standard hotel buffet, but the fresh fruit was ripe, and the food was replenished regularly, with plenty of Starbucks coffee, and no one rushing us to leave. I thought the scrambled eggs were tasty, and appreciated that the hotel allowed our friends staying through Living Social the opportunity to join us in the lounge on our floor, which was more intimate and less chaotic than the main restaurant. All in all, we will probably come here again.
Room Tip: 5th floor. This hotel does not have a water view.
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