Hotwire Hotel: 4.5* DC (Dupont Circle-Embassy Row) Fairfax at Embassy Row

[OceanMist]

Discovered this forum from a Tripadvisor link last night

Based on previous posts, was able to determine that what I was looking at was *probably* Fairfax at Embassy Row, and shazam - it was!

$134 / night

4.5* Amenities :

Boutique Hotel

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-speed Internet Access

Tennis Nearby

Thank you for providing this forum / resource.

[AaronJB]

Congratulations on your success and welcome to the site.

Looks like a superb deal for this beautiful high-end hotel. Happy that the forum was of assistance with this HOTWIRE purchase.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.

[OceanMist]

AaronJB,

3 questions:

1) I should have asked this before I booked...

Since this is a Sister trip, I'd prefer 2 beds.

I think I read somewhere else here what to do BEFORE you book to ensure that, but I can't remember what that tip was. Do you know?

2) I believe at this point what I need to do is call the Fairfax to try to request a 2-bed room, right?

3) Thursday (arrival) night I'm not getting in till late, probably at 11pm. I'd guess this makes it less likely I can get special requests? (like a 2-bed room)

[AaronJB]

Unfortunately, 2 beds are not guaranteed via PRICELINE reservations. Your best bet is to call the hotel and put in a request. However, they could say no or require an "upgrade fee". Also, I recommend being ultra-polite, as it may depend on the person you talk to whether you are successful or not.

The arrival time may or may not matter, depending on the day/traffic. I'd definitely call the hotel and see if they can put in a "request" for 2 beds.

The Fairfax is a Starwood property. While you would not be eligible for points since this is a discount reservation, you may want to still sign up for the hotel's frequent traveler program (free to do at SPG.COM), as it may be good to have during the conservation (or it may not be helpful, but it's free and - just my 2 cents - worth doing.)

Best of luck and let us know how it goes.