tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post7937917841126583857..comments2024-03-25T18:50:15.135-04:00Comments on DCmud - The Urban Real Estate Digest of Washington DC: West End Hilton Garden Inn Seeks Modifications This WeekKenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295461340042242438noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-90719827404064405542011-10-27T08:57:37.393-04:002011-10-27T08:57:37.393-04:00Why does it seem there are 2 architecure firms wor...Why does it seem there are 2 architecure firms working in this city?? Could that be the reason I am nodding off whilst I type this..zzzzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-726013480782843812011-10-25T17:46:08.962-04:002011-10-25T17:46:08.962-04:00My heart is broken. I loved the old concept and wo...My heart is broken. I loved the old concept and would have really liked to visit for lunch or something. I just got back from Canyon Ranch in Miami and it was so relaxing just to step in the building. It would be really nice to have something that's a little innovative and appealing instead of the same old humdrum and boring in this city...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-85599390805960789532011-10-25T13:28:53.997-04:002011-10-25T13:28:53.997-04:00that steve jobs crack was so rehearsed. you'r...that steve jobs crack was so rehearsed. you're an idiot. if you think it sucks, then at least articulate a better argument.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-7836706038633825392011-10-25T08:11:31.340-04:002011-10-25T08:11:31.340-04:00This design sucks and so did the last one. It'...This design sucks and so did the last one. It's like having Steve Jobs designing your home, not everything needs to be "cool". Some things should be designed to be loved in fiftey years rather than titilate NOW!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-48195417977085211672011-10-24T19:33:28.251-04:002011-10-24T19:33:28.251-04:00The reality is that if the "city did not need...The reality is that if the "city did not need another hotel," it would not be a hotel. The fact that it is a hotel, is indicative of the strong hotel market as evidenced by the strong occupancy and average daily room rate by the neighboring hotels. Further, yes, it sure would be great to build a super expensive building, according to the original design. But, it is hard to make that expensive of a building pencil, especially when you are required to provide costly perks to the neighborhoods and the city tries to add its input on the design as well...not to mention the financing market is still difficult for hotels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-31364196437373185152011-10-24T17:08:26.561-04:002011-10-24T17:08:26.561-04:00I'd argue that the city doesn't need anoth...I'd argue that the city doesn't need another hotel, period--luxury or not. The city's hotel market is on the verge of becoming completely saturated.Mr. Other Upper NWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536367497290075887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-18406223539232991572011-10-24T16:38:07.586-04:002011-10-24T16:38:07.586-04:00They should go back to the original design or scap...They should go back to the original design or scap this altogether. The neighborhood simply does not need a Hilton Garden Inn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22305958.post-20352115592197116712011-10-24T15:44:40.982-04:002011-10-24T15:44:40.982-04:00Wow. I remember the original design, which was ex...Wow. I remember the original design, which was extraordinary. This one is really. . . ordinary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com