montestewart wrote:Hotels can be very expensive in DC, especially depending on date. If I were you, I'd go on one of the sites that let you compare rates (Kayak, etc.) so you can get a sense of what you are prepared to spend for accommodations. Also, familiarize yourself a little with the Metro subway system so you have a sense of what is reasonable travel. There are definitely plenty of hotels near Verizon/Capital One Center and most of the rest of downtown DC (the Mall, museums, etc.) but a Skins game will involve some extra travel.
After you've looked at some hotels, Metro maps, etc., come back with more particular questions. My friends and relatives have frequently stayed at the Washington Plaza, Morrison-Clarke, Henley Park, and Crowne Plaza hotels, which are within walking distance of Wizards games, but definitely look around, because you can probably find cheaper hotels.
Appreciate the insight here montestewart
My plan right now is to get the train from New York Saturday morning, spend 2 nights in a hotel that's reasonably close to Capital One Arena and take a train back Monday morning. Not sure it makes sense to try and book something for late Sunday return, especially after a win haha.
It seems train ends up not being much slower if at all when factoring in time at security and travel to and from the airport.
Any advice when it comes to getting tickets for the game? Am i fine using something like SeatGeek? Any sectors to avoid?
I had a blast at the game. Had a front row ticket right behind the Skins bench, and in a row with mostly Skins fans from the US. That actually kicked off a 2 week European vacation for me.
