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walkallover1991 t1_jdhz6cj wrote
I had no idea the hotel had closed...IIRC it was the oldest continually operating Marriott in the system.
lebranflake t1_jdi0dxn wrote
They’re replacing it
9throwaway2 t1_jdi2zol wrote
well were. the developer has gone AWOL. honestly nobody knows what happened to them. potentially bankrupt?
auction sale is probably next
slyfox1908 t1_jdjwilw wrote
Second Marriott ever after the Twin Bridges Marriott, which was torn down in the 90s and is now Long Bridge Park. Funnily enough, Arlington County also approved a mixed-use office and hotel development for that site that never got built. Maybe the Key Bridge Marriott site is destined to become more parkland there as well.
ekkidee t1_jdjwko5 wrote
Since 2021
22304_selling OP t1_jdhulrp wrote
Squatter colony just across Key Bridge from Georgetown
blueva703 t1_jdk30d8 wrote
They were nice enough to wait for Spring to remove them.
TheKittenShepherd t1_jdikphh wrote
You mean no one has snuck into this hotel in the past to check out the rooms? The door facing the river was always propped open.
BoozAlien t1_jdinebj wrote
Apparently it was full of squatters and the situation was becoming a health hazard.
embracethepale t1_jdkj1g5 wrote
Oh this building was very occupied.
otter111a t1_jdi1yrf wrote
Is this a police presence or did they just park vehicles there because maybe their lot is getting refinished
22304_selling OP t1_jdi30b6 wrote
what a well-informed question
BasedDog69 t1_jdib5yt wrote
Seems like they have an official press release that indicates it wouldn’t “just” be because their lot is getting refinished. Idk much about arlnow but that would be a lot of made up facts for a new outlet to publish (not impossible but I think less likely)
wtf703 t1_jdiqprl wrote
RIP Key Bridge Methiot Hotel
victoriapedia t1_jdkqkol wrote
Had an incredible bar on the top floor looking down the river. They had a signature cocktail, I don't remember the name, it was like a sidecar with grapefruit juice. Very sad to see this landmark go.
slyfox1908 t1_jdir3sp wrote
The sooner they can demolish it, the better. What an eyesore
fronthacker t1_jdj9v8i wrote
I like the way it looks
embracethepale t1_jdkj460 wrote
Peak brutalist architecture
OnlyHunan t1_je36orv wrote
Its like an inside-out Metro station.
patsfan2004 t1_jdjffe2 wrote
Great hotel. Easy to get to Georgetown and cheap for dc area prices
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PutStreet t1_jdkda40 wrote
Sorry to hear. I stayed there when I ran the marine corps marathon. Clean enough and the price was right. RIP key bridge Marriott
fronthacker t1_jdja7xz wrote
Pretty unique building in my opinion. Would like to see it preserved
Brandonjh2 t1_jdjszx2 wrote
Why? It’s a building from the 1950s that no one wants. Destroy it and let someone else design a unique building that fits the needs of the community.
fronthacker t1_jdk7es8 wrote
I think it's a cool example of mid century or international style architecture. I'm all for new and cool stuff, but I wouldn't start here given lots of other stuff that was built in the 80's, 90'd
Brandonjh2 t1_jdkp1p3 wrote
But what about the people who like 80s style more than mid century? Or what if we focus on buildings providing value to the community instead of trying to get shit to fit peoples architectural preferences?
fronthacker t1_jdmxy1a wrote
I get it, taste is a matter of taste. But it's not an accident that some cities are regarded as more beautiful than others. It comes down to artistic styles, beau arts, French revival, etc, etc. "80's style" what architectural style would that be?
Brandonjh2 t1_jdn25mj wrote
fronthacker t1_jdp70wk wrote
Respectfully, that doesn't answer the question
Brandonjh2 t1_jdpjusg wrote
Architectural style should not matter, buildings serve a purpose for the community. We shouldn’t over complicate the issue by trying to make any city fit anyones criteria of “beautiful”. What would be beautiful is a city that prioritizes the needs of the people over a small minorities design preferences.
fronthacker t1_jds7s5d wrote
I completely disagree. However, you seem to be making a socialist "build for the people" type of argument. And now we're debating economic systems
Brandonjh2 t1_jds9tuh wrote
I know you disagree, you think a shitty building filled with squatters shouldn’t be torn down because you like the look of it. I think that’s dumb
fronthacker t1_jdszlnd wrote
Architecture can be fun to learn about. Lots of cool examples in DC
CorndogFiddlesticks t1_jdjyt6z wrote
I've stayed at that hotel dozens of times 😱
amboomernotkaren t1_jdis3zk wrote
I stayed there during Snowmaggedon. The power went out at my house and we drove down there in 3 feet of snow at 10:00 pm. It was me, two 13 year olds and my mom. Our room was facing east and we had the most glorious sunrise (forgot to close the blinds) down the river with snow gleaming. They gave us a late checkout and we had lunch and by the time we got home the power was on. A very good memory.