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We are taking our folks to the WWII monument in late April and are looking for a hotel close to Dulles. We%26#39;d like to keep the cost under $100. Any recs for lodging and a good place for dinner?

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There are many hits for hotels under $100 if you do a search on Expedia or similar site. Reston, Sterling, Dulles, Chantilly, Herndon: they%26#39;re all nice areas close to the airport. Example is SpringHill Suites in Herndon is offering $59 for a studio king (advance purchase, or $69 regular rate).

Restaurant recommendations will be easier once you narrow down what neighborhood you%26#39;ll be staying in.

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I%26#39;m thinking Sterling or Herndon...

Going to Sterling isn%26#39;t going to put you any closer to D.C.-you will just be going North from the Airport. I would stay in Herndon, or Reston-at least that puts you closer to D.C. I am not sure what the hotels are around Reston Town Center-I am sure others will answer, but there are certainly a lot of good dining options there.

Reston Town Center is a great option for dinner that%26#39;s easily accessible from Herndon. You can see the full list at their website:

http://www.restontowncenter.com/dining.html

DH %26amp; I usually go for Rio Grande, Clyde%26#39;s or McCormick %26amp; Schmick%26#39;s, but we%26#39;ve eaten at just about every restaurant and like them all.

I%26#39;m not as familiar with independent establishments right in Herndon, but I have been to the Ice House Cafe and enjoyed it. There%26#39;s Zeffirelli Ristorante for upscale Italian. We also go to Bertucci%26#39;s, but that%26#39;s a chain. Some people really like the Tortilla Factory, but I%26#39;m not as smitten with it. I like Los Toltecos in Sterling better for authentic Mexican.

I%26#39;ve stayed at a variety of hotels around Dulles...check out my profile for a list and more comprehensive review.

If it is a weekend you might find the Hilton Washington Dulles a good deal. I%26#39;ve booked through Hilton.com and paid less than $90 for the night. There isn%26#39;t anything in the area to walk to in terms of restaurants and I think the shuttle just goes back and forth to the airport.

Last time we stayed at the Embassy Suites North. Nice place and was just beside a new little strip mall with some good eateries. Sala Thai comes recommended.

The Hyatt Regency at Reston is probably the nicest hotel I%26#39;ve stayed at in the Dulles vicinity (not to be confused with the Hyatt Dulles which is rubbish!) and does have a small shopping centre with some restaurants and a cinema.

Just remembered, there is a brand new Hampton Inn on Route 28 just north of Dulles. Looked pretty nice for a Hampton Inn both from the outside and on the website.

The route 28 corridor immediately north of Dulles has a few new hotels (per the prior post).

Most are heavily used business hotels during the week and all should have weekend rates. I would call and ask and let them know you are pricing them out.

There is a very nice Residence Inn for example, and I know there is a new Springhill. If there is a new Hampton I would price that too.

The advantage to being right on 28 is easy access to IAD and route 267 (toll road) that takes you into DC.

I always eat at the Wegmans grocery store - when I stay in this area.

You should check out this Air and Space Museum - branch that is right by Dulles.

http://www.nasm.si.edu/udvarhazy/

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