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1627 16th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-3063 (Dupont Circle)
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The Embassy Inn
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Sopot, Poland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Pros: good location- 10 min walk from El Presidento, good price for a hotel in that area. Cons: small room but that was expected, the fire alarm kept going on through one evening but I guess that was a one time thing. All in all, OK hotel, but don't expect luxury, but if you're looking for a nice place just... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

The location of this hotel is great. Waking distance to the White House and other attractions (15 min walk); walking distance to a subway and restaurants. We didn't find the staff very friendly or helpful which spoilt our stay a little.

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Dakar, Senegal
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Maybe it was our late arrival. Maybe it was because the receptionist seemed barely competent. Maybe it was the tiny shoebox room we were given. Maybe it was because it was next to the reception area with all its noise. Maybe the hotel was just having a bad day, but I'm giving it a poor rating for what we paid...

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This is the second time I've stayed here. It's good value for money in the great Dupont Circle/Logan Square neighborhood of DC. The rooms are small but clean and comfortable, with soft beds, good bath products, a nice shower, and attentive staff. It's also a quiet hotel, which is good if you need--like I usually do--to go to sleep early... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I am pretty sure I had the same room as Suhruthu ('Avoid if possible') from the pictures posted and I have to agree, that was an awful room. Myself and it later turned out, several people at the same meeting as myself were staying here. We only realised this over a lunch when we each joked about the awful hotel... More

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Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Stayed here for 3 nights as part of a business trip to Washington DC. The primary reason for choosing this hotel was its location in downtown and the price that included breakfast . But after arriving at the hotel, I was really disappointed about my choice. The most "remarkable" features of this hotel are the cage-like small room (It was... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Rooms have thin walls and you can hear your neighbor snoring or coughing or even talking.. Not accessible for handicapped, there are stairs before and after the door to the hotel. The guy I think is the boss is a bit rude, everything he does for you seems to cost him a lot. The other members of the personnel are... More

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voorschoten
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

You can notice that Washington DC is an easy place to make money for a hotel. The location is perfect, so your hotel does not need to be. The good things: clean room, good bed and bathroom. I liked the early check in after an overnight flight, so that exceeded expectation. What I did not like: the loud doorbell that... More

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This is a charming hotel located on 16th St NW with an infamous house located at the end of the street! Location-wise, I found this hotel to be perfect. The White House is approximately a half hour walk away and takes in some nice buildings and side-streets along the way. Accommodation-wise, the hotel is very presentable inside (although they were... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We booked this hotel as it offered the best value for money. It didn't disappoint. It's in a great location you can walk to the White House and the Metro is just round the corner. Our room was clean and the staff were friendly. We had a room on the 5th floor. It was quiet which was great after a... More

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Additional Information about The Embassy Inn

Also Known As:
The Embassy Hotel Washington Dc
The Embassy Hotel
The Embassy Inn Washington Dc
Embassy Inn Washington Dc
Address: 1627 16th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-3063
Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC > Dupont Circle , Upper Northwest
Amenities:
Free Breakfast
Hotel Style:
Ranked #34 of 45 B&Bs / Inns in Washington DC
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Embassy Inn is a charming thirty eight-room European style hotel conveniently located on 16th Street several blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station. Business travelers as well as tourists seek out the Embassy Inn for its comfort, location, and value. The Embassy Inn originated in 1910 as an eight-unit apartment house. In 1919, it was converted into a thirty-room tourist hotel and was re-opened in 1987 as a thirty-eight hotel. ... more   less 
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