Sheraton Reston: Your Dream Reston Getaway Awaits!
Sheraton Reston: My Reston Reality Check (and Why You Might Love It Too)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This isn’t your sanitized travel blog review. This is me, post-Sheraton Reston, still mentally sorting through all the…stuff. The good, the hmmm, and the “wait, did that really happen?”
First Impressions (and a Dash of Panic)
Let’s start with the basics. It’s the Sheraton Reston: Your Dream Reston Getaway Awaits! They sell the dream, right? Shiny website, promises of bliss. My reality? Well, it started with the hunt for parking. Car park [on-site]… they’ve got it. Car park [free of charge]… also got it! Score! But navigating the one-way system felt like a mini-obstacle course. The elevator, bless its metal heart, takes a while. (Maybe I should have taken the stairs, but lugging all that luggage… NOPE).
Accessibility: A Mixed Bag… or Just Me?
I'm usually pretty good at navigating but the "For the kids" section is not something I can contribute much on but I have a mixed review.
- Wheelchair accessible seems legit, though I didn't need it. I spotted accessible points to get around.
- Facilities for disabled guests, from what I could see from the lobby and on the web, seem to be in place.
- Elevator - Yes, thank goodness.
Rooms: Comfort (Mostly) and the Great Coffee Maker Dilemma
Okay, the room. The Air conditioning worked like a charm, a true lifesaver in this heat. The Blackout curtains almost did their job. Almost. My room, thankfully, was non-smoking. Non-smoking rooms seem standard operating procedure these days, thank heavens. And the Wi-Fi [free]? A MUST. (Thank you, Sheraton, for not charging me extra for my internet addiction.)
The details included:
- Complimentary tea - yay! I will need it after this review.
- Coffee/tea maker: the great coffee maker drama. It produced lukewarm, faintly caffeinated water. I complained like a pro (I think).
- In-room safe box: good to have, though I'm generally more worried about losing my phone.
- Mini bar: The fridge was there, great, but I didn't really see anything in the mini bar in the room.
- Hair dryer: standard issue, thankfully.
- Desk was fine for my frantic work sessions.
- Laptop workspace – check.
- Free bottled water: essential.
The "Things to Do" & Ways to "Relax" - A Reston Rollercoaster
Right, let's be real. Reston isn’t exactly known for its wild nightlife. The hotel's attractions, for me, had a wide range:
- Fitness center: I peeked in. Looked good, shiny machines. I have excuses.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: This was a highlight. A proper pool with a view.
- Sauna: I didn't try this.
- Spa: Well, I'll give this a try next time with a Massage.
- Steamroom: I didn't try this.
Dining: Food, Glorious Food… and Sometimes, a Mystery
The Restaurants were my primary mission. The dining experience had a few hits and misses:
- Breakfast [buffet]: I always go for the buffet, right? The Sheraton's buffet offered the usual spread: Breakfast [buffet], Western breakfast, Asian breakfast and they are all tasty!
- A la carte in restaurant - you can also choose your own dishes!
- Happy hour: Always a good deal.
- Poolside bar: For a drink to chill out in the sun. This got my thumb's up!
- Room service [24-hour]: Lifesaver! Ordered late-night snacks (more on that later).
Cleanliness and Safety: Sanitized, Right?
- Cleanliness and safety: They talked a good game: Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer everywhere. Rooms sanitized between stays. I did feel reasonably safe, but this is Reston, not a biohazard zone.
- Doctor/nurse on call: Good to know, just in case.
- There are also: Daily housekeeping
Services & Conveniences: The Little Things
- Air conditioning in public area. Yup, essential.
- Concierge: Friendly and helpful.
- Daily housekeeping: Always appreciated.
- Laundry service: if you have dirty clothes.
- Convenience store: great for a quick ice cream run.
- Cash withdrawal: I didn't need it.
- Food delivery: I got some.
- Luggage storage: useful.
The Quirks, The Mishaps, The “Did That Really Happen?” Moments
Okay, time for the juicy bits. Here are some of the quirks I actually experienced and felt they were actually worth mentioning:
- The bar - Good for a pre-dinner drink
- Family-friendly: They had a few families staying.
- Safe dining setup was definitely a plus
- Cashless payment service was convenient.
The Final Verdict… and the Dream, Revisited
Would I go back? Probably. It's solid. It's functional. It's… Reston. And sometimes, you just need a place to crash, recharge, and maybe, just maybe, dream about that perfect coffee maker.
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(Disclaimer: This is one person's experience, and your mileage may vary. I'm just here to tell it like it is, even if "it" involves lukewarm coffee.)
Escape to Paradise: Your Dream Residence Awaits in Elba, Italy
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously planned travel itinerary. This is the raw, unfiltered, probably-gonna-forget-my-toothbrush version of a trip to the Sheraton Reston. Let's see if I can even make it through the day.
Sheraton Reston: My Restless Romp (and probably some regrets)
Day 1: Arrival, Arrival… and Existential Dread in a King Bed
1:00 PM - Arrival (and the Great Luggage Hunt): Okay, so the flight was… fine. You know how it is. Endless legroom (lie!) small children screaming over a crying baby, and the existential dread of knowing you're strapped in a metal tube hurtling through the sky. Found my suitcase (miracle!) and the Uber pulled up to the Sheraton. Big, shiny… a hotel.
- Quirky Observation: The lobby smells vaguely of lemon cleaner and ambition. I swear, I think I can hear the ghosts of business travelers past, furiously working on their PowerPoints.
- Emotional Reaction: Relief? Yeah, mostly. Mostly relief that I don't have to sit in a metal tube anymore. Also, the front desk woman looked like she'd seen some things. We connected. Fast.
2:00 PM - Check-In & Bedtime Stories: Smooth sailing, thanks to the lovely front desk lady (seriously, give her a raise!), key card, and elevator ride to my room. King bed! I love a king. The kind that makes you want to starfish and never leave.
- Messy Structure: Okay, so I tried to unpack, but the sheer volume of crap I drag with me for a "weekend getaway" defeated me. Half-unpacked is the new unpacked, right?
- Rambles: You know, I always think I'll actually use the hotel gym. I’ve never done it. It's the fantasy.
3:00 PM - The Great Room Ambush: Let's be real. I crashed. Hard. Nap time. No judgement. I may have forgotten my charger. Oh well.
5:00 PM - The Quest for Coffee (and Maybe a Smidgeon of Dignity): Time to venture out! Gotta find coffee. The hotel café it is.
- Imperfection: I wandered around aimlessly for like five minutes before finding the damn café! Turns out, it was right next to the elevators. The elevators I was already in earlier. Brilliant.
- Opinionated Language: The coffee better be good. I'm already running on fumes and judging everything.
6:00 PM - Free Time: I wander back to my room, decide to find what to do later.
Day 2: Cultural Enrichment (and a Possible Meltdown)
9:00 AM - Breakfast Debacle: The whole "hotel breakfast buffet" is a gamble. There is also no coffee left, so I have to make it myself.
- Stronger Emotional Reaction: I mean, the coffee was like dishwater. I’m starting to regret my entire life.
- Quirky Observation: The mini-bagels were… questionable. I took one. I will eat it, and I will like it.
10:00 AM - Reston Town Center: I decide to get out, and go to the Town center to explore.
- Messy Structure: Shops, Restaurants, and maybe a mall?
1:00 PM - Lunch: Found a lovely lunch spot, nice and quiet. I am enjoying this.
3:00 PM - Back to the Room:
6:00 PM - Dinner: Back to the town.
Day 3: Departure (and the Bitter Sweet Smell of Freedom)
- 9:00 AM - Final Breakfast of Despair (and Hope!): Same buffet, different day. Maybe the eggs will be less… rubbery?
- Emotional Reaction: Sigh. I’m a little sad to be leaving. It's ok, though. I made it, and the airport is nice.
- 10:00 AM - Check-Out & Uber Odyssey: Packing up and dealing with the whole check out process. Always a hassle.
- 11:00 AM - Airport: I get to the airport. and start my journey back to the real world.
- Opinionated Language: Airports are weird. So many people, scurrying around.
- Rambles: I can’t wait for my bed.
Post-Trip Debrief:
Okay, so the Sheraton Reston was… a hotel. It had a bed, coffee (questionable), and it functioned. Would I go back? Sure! The people there were so nice.
- Final Thoughts: This was a quick trip but overall fine. Would recommend. Maybe. Depends on how much you dig the hotel breakfast.
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What should I do if I'm still confused? And I mean *really* confused?
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