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Marriott Mayflower Hotel, Washington,DC

When I fly into BWI, I typically take the train to DC. There is a shuttle bus from airport terminal to train station and there are frequent trains. If I recall correctly, I believe the Mayflower is about 2 miles from Washington Union station.
 
SkyBlueWaters said:
Flying in to BWI, can anyone comment on the public transportation from there to the Mayflower? How about DCA, can one fly in there and just take the Metro to the Mayflower? Does the Metro pass work at the stations at BWI (if it goes out there).

Also, does anyone know if there's daily housekeeping and if use of laundry machine is free?

Thanks.
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DCA to the Mayflower is super simple.
Walk out the skybridge to metro and blueline to Mayflower. 20 mins.

11:04 AM Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, VA 22202
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Walk0.1 mi (2 mins)

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Blue towards Largo Town Center Departs in 12 min 12 sec Departed


11:22 AM Farragut West Metro Station
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Walk0.2 mi (4 mins)


11:26 AM The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1127 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

BWI is harder.

  1. From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, MD 21240

    To The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1127 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036









    1 h 29 min



    10:53 AM - 12:23 PM

    10:59 AM from BWI Airport Pier E



    • 10:53 AM Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, MD 21240
      walk.png

      Walk0.3 mi (6 mins)

    • 10:59 AM BWI Airport Pier E
      bus.png

      B30 towards Greenbelt Station Departs in 8 min 38 sec Departed


      11:29 AM Greenbelt Station & Bus Bay D
    • walk.png

      Walk413 ft (2 mins)

    • 11:43 AM Greenbelt Metro Station
      metro.png

      Green towards Branch Ave
    • 11:55 AM
      12:04 PM Fort Totten Metro Station
      metro.png

      Red towards Shady Grove

      12:21 PM Farragut North Metro Station
    • walk.png

      Walk0.1 mi (2 mins)


      12:23 PM The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1127 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
    Tickets and information
    MET - 1 (202) 637-7000
OR: Same BWI directions, but bus to MARC train to Union Station to Metro. Same time, different price. MARC is not metro pass

Metro busses/trains use Metro pass. You really must have the passes--cheaper and easier. B30 bus/metro train (above) is metro pass.
 
SkyBlueWaters said:
Flying in to BWI, can anyone comment on the public transportation from there to the Mayflower? How about DCA, can one fly in there and just take the Metro to the Mayflower? Does the Metro pass work at the stations at BWI (if it goes out there).

Also, does anyone know if there's daily housekeeping and if use of laundry machine is free?

Thanks.
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Just returned from a week at the Mayflower.
Yes, you can take the metro to the Mayflower from DCA.
Yes, daily housekeeping.
I didn't see a laundry machine while I was there, nor was one mentioned in the info provided in the room.
 
At marriott.com for ac mayflower describes laundry facility. Can anyone verify there is one or not?
If you are a marriott rewards gold or platinum member, did you get access to the lounge? It was reported last month that platinum members had access to the lounge even though they were on the vacation club floor. I just want to verify because i will be there in 3 weeks. Thanks
 
The directions from BWI earlier in this post take you via bus to the Green line (Greenbelt station). You can also pick up the MARC train via shuttle bust at BWI to Union Station in DC where you transfer to the red line and get off at the Farragut North station on the red line. It's closer by a block from Farragut West on the Orange line
 
Big Matt said:
The directions from BWI earlier in this post take you via bus to the Green line (Greenbelt station). You can also pick up the MARC train via shuttle bust at BWI to Union Station in DC where you transfer to the red line and get off at the Farragut North station on the red line. It's closer by a block from Farragut West on the Orange line
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Caution that I don't think MARC runs on weekends which leaves you with fewer and more expensive options via Amtrak covering same route from BWI to Union Station. Still can be done, but more difficult.
 
frank808 said:
At marriott.com for ac mayflower describes laundry facility. Can anyone verify there is one or not?
If you are a marriott rewards gold or platinum member, did you get access to the lounge? It was reported last month that platinum members had access to the lounge even though they were on the vacation club floor. I just want to verify because i will be there in 3 weeks. Thanks
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I have platinum status with Marriott Rewards and they did give me access to the lounge on the 8th floor. Breakfast was available everyday and hors d'oeuvres (a light dinner) & dessert Sun.-Thurs.

During the week I was there I didn't see a laundry facility. I didn't ask about it, because when you book with II it indicates there isn't one:

Other Facilities
Air Conditioning (Room)
Radio/Alarm Clock
Hair DryerIron & Board
NO LAUNDRY FACILITY(UNIT)
Safe (Unit/Room)
Satellite TVTV (Living Area)
Wi-Fi Access
TelephoneVoice Mail/MessageWaiting
 
If traveling with luggage, I think I'd prefer the bus/metro vs the bus/MARC/Metro. The haul thru Union Station is a bit of a pain.
MARC runs (approx.) 0600am to 1000pm on M-F (sb from BWI) and 0930am-1000PM on Sat, 0930-0600pm on Sun (sb). All approx.

MetroPass will automatically deduct the Metrobus transfer and Metro fare. The shuttlebus/MARC is not on Metropass and would have to be purchased separately AFAIK and then metro fare to hotel....

DCA is by far the easiest travel to Mayflower.
If you don't know; the metropass fares are cheaper than pay-as-you-go and automatically give bus transfer credits. Plus, the paper tickets are very painful to use during rush hour. IMHO
 
LAX Mom said:
I have platinum status with Marriott Rewards and they did give me access to the lounge on the 8th floor. Breakfast was available everyday and hors d'oeuvres (a light dinner) & dessert Sun.-Thurs.

During the week I was there I didn't see a laundry facility. I didn't ask about it, because when you book with II it indicates there isn't one:

Other Facilities
Air Conditioning (Room)
Radio/Alarm Clock
Hair DryerIron & Board
NO LAUNDRY FACILITY(UNIT)
Safe (Unit/Room)
Satellite TVTV (Living Area)
Wi-Fi Access
TelephoneVoice Mail/MessageWaiting
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Ok thanks fornthe confirmation about the lounge. Will definitely make us of it for breakfast before going out to see the sites.
I believe the confirmation confirms there is no laundry facilities in the unit. There should be common laundry facilities on site is what it says on marriot.com. I will ask and report back here in a month. Thanks again
 
I called just the Mayflower at 202-347-3000. It's the same phone number for The Marriott Vacation Club at The Mayflower and The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection.

I asked if the Mayflower has self-service guest washers and dryers. The answer was, "No, Sir. We do not."

The hotel website only indicates, "Valet dry-cleaning," but I confirmed that they also have valet laundry service. The concierge can help with local laundromats.

It seems the more expensive a hotel is, the less likely it is to offer self-service guest laundry.

Is this the first Marriott Vacation Club that has neither in-villa laundry nor on-property self-service laundry?
 
Werner Weiss said:
I called just the Mayflower at 202-347-3000. It's the same phone number for The Marriott Vacation Club at The Mayflower and The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection.

I asked if the Mayflower has self-service guest washers and dryers. The answer was, "No, Sir. We do not."

The hotel website only indicates, "Valet dry-cleaning," but I confirmed that they also have valet laundry service. The concierge can help with local laundromats.

It seems the more expensive a hotel is, the less likely it is to offer self-service guest laundry.

Is this the first Marriott Vacation Club that has neither in-villa laundry nor on-property self-service laundry?
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Thanks werner for the update. I guess it will be a local laundry mat for us. I usually just travel with a carry on only as we rarely stay in places without laundry facilities.
Notice that about the more expensive the hotel is less chance of laundry facilities. When we stay at lowes portofino bay in orlando we have to drive to lowes royal pacific to use the self serve laundry. Wonder if this is because the more expensive the daily room rate the less chance of staying longer? Or the hotels just doesn't like us unwashed masses to stay there?
 
I'm not sure you want to go to the local Laundromats. Not generally in the best part of town. You may want to see if there is a Marriott Residence Inn with laundry facilities and go there. I know there is a RI at Dupont Circle which isn't far from the Mayflower.
 
Ok will check on that. Thanks
 
LAX Mom said:
Just returned from a week at the Mayflower.
Yes, you can take the metro to the Mayflower from DCA.
Yes, daily housekeeping.
I didn't see a laundry machine while I was there, nor was one mentioned in the info provided in the room.
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Thanks!
Traveling with kids, this is going to be a real challenge, but for the luxurious experience and daily housekeeping, I'll take it. I guess we'll have to crash into our friend's condo nearby for the laundry.
 
Big Matt said:
I'm not sure you want to go to the local Laundromats. Not generally in the best part of town. You may want to see if there is a Marriott Residence Inn with laundry facilities and go there. I know there is a RI at Dupont Circle which isn't far from the Mayflower.
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Do I just walk in to the Residence Inn with my laundry in hand?
 
taterhed said:
DCA to the Mayflower is super simple.
Walk out the skybridge to metro and blueline to Mayflower. 20 mins.

11:04 AM Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, VA 22202
walk.png

Walk0.1 mi (2 mins)

metro.png

Blue towards Largo Town Center Departs in 12 min 12 sec Departed


11:22 AM Farragut West Metro Station
walk.png

Walk0.2 mi (4 mins)


11:26 AM The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1127 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

BWI is harder.

  1. From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, MD 21240

    To The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1127 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036









    1 h 29 min



    10:53 AM - 12:23 PM

    10:59 AM from BWI Airport Pier E



    • 10:53 AM Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, MD 21240
      walk.png

      Walk0.3 mi (6 mins)

    • 10:59 AM BWI Airport Pier E
      bus.png

      B30 towards Greenbelt Station Departs in 8 min 38 sec Departed


      11:29 AM Greenbelt Station & Bus Bay D
    • walk.png

      Walk413 ft (2 mins)

    • 11:43 AM Greenbelt Metro Station
      metro.png

      Green towards Branch Ave
    • 11:55 AM
      12:04 PM Fort Totten Metro Station
      metro.png

      Red towards Shady Grove

      12:21 PM Farragut North Metro Station
    • walk.png

      Walk0.1 mi (2 mins)


      12:23 PM The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1127 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
    Tickets and information
    MET - 1 (202) 637-7000
OR: Same BWI directions, but bus to MARC train to Union Station to Metro. Same time, different price. MARC is not metro pass

Metro busses/trains use Metro pass. You really must have the passes--cheaper and easier. B30 bus/metro train (above) is metro pass.
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Thanks for the detailed response...this convinced me to rent a car and fork out for the parking. We're arriving at a little past midnight with four kids in tow.
 
Big Matt said:
If it were me, I'd put it in a bag and call ahead for permission, but I'm sure they would be fine with it.
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Sorry for the late reply but the residence inn will not let you wash your laundry while staying at mayflower. The laundry room is locked and you need a hotel key to get in.
Instead we found a laundry mat 2 stops away on the metro and around the corner from the metro stop. It was convenient and did a bag of laundry for $10. Dropped it off in the morning and picked it up later that day at about 4pm after visiting musuems. Was supper convenient and didn't have to wait around to do a bag of laundry.

There is a garage around the corner (thanks taterhead) for about $19 a day with in and out privledges. I used the spothero app to find the cheap parking near the mayflower.

Can't say anything negative about the mayflower. Will say that it is super convenient to the metro line. Rooms were all on the 7th floor and we got a suite near the back elevator. And another perk is you do not here the sirens and horns honking. That was great as the lounge was so close by. Made it easy to drop in for a drink and snack.

Room was comparable size to a 1br mvc property space wise. Just no kitchen or laundry facility. Plus was the daily maid service, excellent staff and access to the concierge lounge (gold and platinum members and i believe). Best experience as a plat. member at a mvc property yet.

If anyone else has questions i will try to answer if taterhead hasn't beat me to it. On my next trip to dc i will definitely stay here again.
 
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Did you ask the Residence Inn if you could use the laundry? I expect not, but it probably wasn't worth it. I think you got a great deal for $10. Glad it worked out for you.

frank808 said:
Sorry for the late reply but the residence inn will not let you wash your laundry while staying at mayflower. The laundry room is locked and you need a hotel key to get in.
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I asked and was told for residence inn guests only.
 
My wife and daughter spent three nights using DC points at the Mayflower a couple of weeks ago and they absolutely loved it and the location. I posted their review in the Review section of TUG a few days ago.

My wife and I will definitely return there sometime. She says it was a great location and I look forward to seeing it myself in the future.
 
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Marriott.com shows a number of different bed/room size combinations. I am assuming that all these variations are available to hotel customers.

Which of these combinations are timeshare owners exchanges into ?
 
I can't say The Mayflower was worth the significant number of points it cost us to stay. We had a good sized suite with an interconnecting room however the under window air conditioning units were incredibly noisy and it was difficult to sleep. The current heatwave meant it was necessary to have it on.

There was also no facility in the room to make hot drinks which should be a given these days. Non complimentary alcohol in the lounge but that's standard in US Marriott's.

It's an attractive, historical hotel but does not offer enough to tempt me away from cheaper and better hotels.
 
Exchange into Mayflower question

I have a pending Interval Exchange request. I was trying to add the Mayflower (MFL) to my request but the Interval request won't accept it. Does anyone know why this is? Perhaps need destination points and not Interval trades? Thanks for your response.
 
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