We normally book hotels via 'Priceline's Name Your own Price' bid4rooms method and have rarely been disappointed. This was no exception, even though we had to lower the hotel star rating to 2-1/2* to get a reasonable rate on midweek days near Washington Dulles airport (on weekends and holidays the 3-4* star hotels will also accept very low bids in this IAD business area). We had included the Leesburg VA area (about 25 min drive from Dulles) to do a little sightseeing in this small historic town. When we got this Best Western we were at first concerned since these can be very different in design and many still have smoking rooms and accept pets. I called the hotel 2 days before arrival and gave them our room preference (non-smoking, quiet location, preferably recently refurbished) and we got just such a room on the 2nd floor (there is an elevator). Free WiFi Internet worked well; new flat-screen TV, room was very clean, the shower-curtain looked almost new. Room had a refrigerator, microwave, small safe. We slept well. Free parking. The hotel has a shuttle bus to IAD, but only on request. Friendly staff.
Even our low Priceline room rate included good free warm breakfast choices, usually very pricey in many other airport area hotels. There is a huge Outlet Mall less than a mile from this hotel. The hotel's outdoor pool was already closed for the season mid Sept. but there is a small gym.
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September 30, 2012
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review on your recent stay at the Best Western Leesburg.
We are so pleased to read that you enjoyed the hotel so much! Our staff is always more than happy to note special requests on reservations in order to ensure that guests have a pleasant stay with us. Thank you for the nice comments regarding the cleanliness of the room and the friendliness of our staff. We will certainly share your comments with the staff - they are always excited to hear positive feedback from our guests.
Great to hear that you enjoyed all of the complimentary amenities at the hotel - everything from the free internet access, refrigerator and microwave in your room, to the complimentary hot breakfast buffet in the morning. Our breakfast is a bit hit with many of our guests - we believe in getting folks off to a great start in the morning!
Thank you again for taking the time to share your positive experience with others on TripAdvisor. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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