Washington Marriott at Metro Center Serves Up W Hotel Style

The Washington Marriott at Metro Center spent $4 million to upgrade its restaurant and lobby area, and what's the first thing the Washington Post restaurant reviewer has to say about it? If you're thinking it's about the food, think again.

Instead of mentioning the menu at Fire and Sage, located inside the hotel, writer Tom Sietsema takes a bite out of the dining room's decor. His impression? That expensive facelift completed in January 2009 has yielded an eatery that channels the swankitude of W Hotel.

Still, the new Washington, DC dining destination is one Sietsema says is worth a visit for its menu of American comfort food-inspired dishes, not to mention the free valet parking that comes with a meal here.

Travelposters recommend the hotel for a "high-end feel at a low-end cost," and the location near the Metro and attractions like the National Mall and Convention Center.

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