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Extended Stay America Suites - Washington, DC - Reston

6.4/10104 Reviews

Guest User: This was our 2nd stay here, We were literally working next door, so the location was the best possible for us. This room was cleaner than the first one, but someone had been smoking pot in there, and it stunk strongly of pot. Too tired to complain, we turned on the bathroom exhaust fan and let management know the next morning. Probably not their fault, it was a previous guest. Basic room, and the bed was comfortable. This hotel should NOT be listed as having free breakfast. Coffee with packs of instant oatmeal that you had to make in a coffee cup should not count. The owners seem really, really cheap! But for a quick night's sleep, it will do. Just don't expect too much.

12190 Sunset Hills Rd

From RUB 9,857

The Westin Reston Heights

9/10114 Reviews

Evyin: The staff was super friendly and the room was very clean. There was a restaurant nearby, very convenient.

11750 Sunrise Valley Dr

From RUB 11,099

Homewood Suites by Hilton Reston

9.2/10104 Reviews

Guest User: - The hotel lobby is very stylish, the room is clean and tidy, the bedding is comfortable, the sleep is particularly fragrant, the facilities are very new, and it is very convenient to use. - The hotel's restaurant is rich and delicious, the breakfast is super variety, the taste is great, you can eat a satisfactory meal without going out.

1735 Business Center Dr

From RUB 11,086

Hyatt Regency Reston

9.1/10107 Reviews

Guest User: The hotel here is also quite good, with convenient transportation. I can’t remember it for a while. It seems that it is closer to the center and more convenient for doing things.

1800 Presidents St

From RUB 17,145

AC Hotel Reston

9.1/1050 Reviews

xinnnnlovedurian: Very new, clean and great amenities! Love everything there!

1975 Opportunity Way

From RUB 11,844

Must-try food in Reston

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Jackson's Mighty Fine Food and Lucky Lounge

4.7/56 ReviewsRUB 2,269

11927 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA 20190

la Madeleine

4/57 ReviewsRUB 1,731

1833 Fountain Dr, Reston, VA 20190

Silver Diner

4.4/57 ReviewsRUB 1,731

11951 Killingsworth Ave, Reston, VA 20194

PassionFish Reston

4.4/57 ReviewsRUB 4,092

11960 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA 20190

bartaco

4.6/57 ReviewsRUB 1,302

12021 Town Square St, Reston, VA 20190

Not Your Average Joe's - Reston

4.3/57 ReviewsRUB 3,805

1845 Fountain Dr, Reston, VA 20190

The Melting Pot of Reston

4.7/56 ReviewsRUB 2,591

11730 Plaza America Dr Ste 100, Reston, VA 20190

Cafesano

4.2/56 ReviewsRUB 818

11130 M South Lakes Dr, Reston, VA 20191

Red's Table

4.6/57 ReviewsRUB 5,442

11150 South Lakes Dr, Reston, VA 20191

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.4/57 ReviewsRUB 2,392

12130 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.4/57 ReviewsRUB 2,392

12130 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

Founding Farmers Reston Station

4.4/57 ReviewsRUB 1,526

1904 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190

Barcelona Wine Bar

4.4/57 Reviews

12023 Town Square St, Reston, VA 20190

Crafthouse Reston

4.3/57 Reviews

1888 Explorer St, Reston, VA 20190

Kalypso's Sports Tavern

1617 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190

The Capital Burger

4.3/57 Reviews

11853 Market St, Reston, VA 20190

Lake Anne Coffee House & Wine Bar

1612 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190

Lake Anne Coffee House & Wine Bar

1612 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190

Starbucks Coffee Company

11951 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190

Starbucks

1857 Fountain Dr, Reston, VA 20190-3326

Starbucks

1444 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA 20194

Teapot & Cake

11404 A Washington Plaza W, Reston, VA 20190, United States

Sweet Leaf

1908 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190

Starbucks

1908 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190

What people are saying about Reston

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Great Falls Park

[Scenery] The Great Falls Park is a great choice for local hiking. There are few tourists, mostly hiking and rock climbing enthusiasts, and it has a great atmosphere! [Fun] There are not many supply stations nearby, so bring your own dry food

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Washington Monument

The Washington Monument looked like a giant pencil stuck in the ground, blindingly white. We queued to go in and take the elevator; my ears were ringing as I went up. Looking out the window, the plaza's pool and Lincoln Hall looked like tiny squares. An old lady pointed into the distance, saying that was her state, but I couldn't really see anything. My legs were a little weak as I came down; walking around the base, I noticed the stone's color varied from top to bottom, darker above the waist. People were lying on the lawn sunbathing, and kites floated gently in the sky.

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National Mall

The National Mall is just a vast expanse of grass, the cobblestone path in the middle crunching underfoot. The Monument stands out in the distance, Lincoln Hall perched at the other end. Runners pant past, children chase pigeons. I find a bench, sit down, and nibble on a sandwich, the wind blowing the crumbs away. Every few steps there's a museum, rows of red brick and gray walls, but I don't have the energy to visit them all. As the sun sets, the lawn fills with people, watching the sky gradually darken.

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The White House

The White House is just a big white building, its lawn a striking green. Outside the iron fence, crowds of people are taking photos; tour guides wave small flags and shout instructions, while tourists crane their necks to see. A child, perched on his father's shoulders, points to a window and says he sees people, when in fact there's nothing there. Walking halfway around, the large trees in the backyard look older than the building itself. An old man stands across the street holding a sign, but no one pays him any attention. After ten minutes, my neck aches from the sun, so I turn and leave. Looking back, the building sits quietly on the lawn, just like in the postcard.

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United States Capitol

The Capitol Building is a magnificent structure with a massive white cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Liberty. It houses the offices of the U.S. legislature (Senate and House of Representatives), and many laws that have influenced the United States and the world were enacted here. Visiting the interior requires advance booking through the official website. We found the visitor center; security was very strict, and liquids were prohibited, so we had to discard all the hot water in our thermos flasks. Inside, we first watched a 10-minute historical documentary in a small theater, then were divided into groups and given headphones for guided tours. The interior was filled with ornate paintings, exquisite reliefs, and numerous statues of historical figures. The guides enthusiastically explained the furnishings and stories of the historical figures, and we also toured the Senate and House meeting rooms and members' offices.

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Lincoln Memorial

The steps of the Lincoln Memorial were packed with people, the marble columns so tall you had to crane your neck to see them. The statues were larger than I'd imagined, hands resting on the railings, eyes gazing into the distance. The inscriptions on the walls were so deep they seemed embedded. An old man stood there silently for a long time before moving on. Looking back from the bottom of the steps, the crowd looked like ants, swaying back and forth across the square. The pool reflected the distant obelisk, which seemed fragile enough to shatter in the wind. The sun made the ground scorching, but sitting there for a while brought a sense of coolness.

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

[Scenery] The cable car at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts makes me want to laugh. It's so simple... Fortunately, the scenery is great. [Fun] The grass is thick and the experience is great

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