Gaylord

[Anonymous]

DH and I are coming to town for 2 nights over the weekend. We are staying at the Gaylord, we are looking for a nice restaurant for dinner and maybe a spa to get a massage.
I haven't been to the area in years, but I don't remember anything in that exact area. I am willing to drive to Arlington for dinner if needed. I really don't care for the chains I saw listed in the area and I didn't read any great reviews about the restaurants in the hotel itself.
I realize there is a spa in the hotel but the fees were ridiculous!
Any input would be appreciated! And if you have been to a restaurant in or near the hotel that would be great to hear about too
We are looking for something a little quiet and romantic, maybe like Eventide, but it looks pretty far.

[Anonymous]

The Gaylord is is sort of a weird location -- maybe you can take the ferry over to Georgetown for dinner?

[Anonymous]

Take ferry to Old Town, and eat at Restaurant Eve. Also, there is a spa, Sugar House, that many like in Old Town as well.

[Anonymous]

We went to old town and ate at Momo Sushi, yum!!
Then we did massages at massage envy, it was great! Not really a "spa" expereince, but relaxing either way. Then we hung out in the hot tub, so all in all a great experience.
But wow, that place is the true meaning of tourist trap.

[Anonymous]

EVE is fantastic.

[Anonymous]

There is nothing you want to go to anywhere near the Gaylord, unless you cross the bridge to Old Town.

[Anonymous]

Agree with PPs. The Gaylord is pretty to look at... from across the river.