Marilyn Monroe Said "Get Ready for Fun in a Classy Joint"
What better icon to say "have a good time fella" than Marilyn, there she stood in her art deco glory in the St. Gregory lobby. I'll admit I was sweating it from some of the unhappy reviews as to what the place would be like, could Priceline really steer me that wrong, I worried? The answer is that Priceline (I'm a big time addicted "negotiator") once again, got it right-- this place is old world charm in A++ downtown DC. The suite I was assigned tonight is spotless (but true I am a guy), spiffy and spirited with its decor and layout. Every staff member who helped me, for that matter, was high spirited. When I press "submit bid" on Priceline for my frequent visits to DC, I'll admit I always hope for the Hotel Monaco (again) at a killer price, yet I discipline myself with an explore mentality that welcomes the "bid accepted" at new places I never even heard of (a tribute to the numerosity of 4 star hotels in DC). I bid 4 stars and 4 stars only and this place earns 4 stars. If 4 stars was reserved only for new properties with glass and hip furniture, then the Paris Ritz would fail. So, when I bid DC again for my next trip in 6 weeks, my reaction if I get the St. Gregory will be: "Yes!"