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L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

3.5 of 5
480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington DC, DC 20024
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Florida Keys
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We were on the 11th floor which did not appear outdated. The room was large and the bed and pillows were comfortable. The front desk was helpful and friendly. The bathroom was acceptable. Really, the best part of staying here is the convenience to the Metro (below the hotel) and the food court. The downside, It was noisy due to... More

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Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Good Motel close to the Smithsonian museums and a short walk to Washington Mall. Rooms are a little date but after a long flight it was a nice bed. I did arrive late and the staff were accommodating for a quick meal and a beer!

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

My friend had booked this hotel and after reading review on it I was very nervous to stay here. The lobby is very well maintained. We were slightly early to check in and when asked if we could check in the employee behind the desk said "well I dont know, do you have a reservation?" We were actually asking if... More

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NYC
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33 reviews 33 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I'm confused how this hotel can be rated so high. Not only does the hotel feel and look dated, L'Enfant Plaza in general isn't worth the time or effort to visit. While they are doing major revisions, it will need more than what is being done. The room service food isn't very good at all. I'm 6'4" and had to... More

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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We had a screaming rate ($110) a night through Book It and booked 7 nights at this hotel. The weekends were priced more than $200 a night. We had a deluxe double bed room with a view of the Potomac on one of the higher floors. The view was good, the room clean and comfortable. It didn't have the contemporary... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I expected something much nicer for $269 a night. The room felt like a motel... tub separating from the wall, showerhead loosely connected to the wall, had to call maintenance at 11:30pm because the sink stopper was stuck in the down position making the sink unuseable. Since he was there, asked him to check my running toilet. Neither of the... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear Liz R, Thank you for your feedback. Let me begin by apologizing that you did not have a pleasing experience at our hotel. We take our customer service and comments seriously at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel and will make sure to address the issues you had with your room. Again we apologize for the experience you had at our hotel... More

Montreal, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Close proximity to the Mall made it easy to visit one museum in the morning then return to the food court (unfortunately it's closed on weekends) beneath the hotel and return to our room for a rest before walking back out to see another attraction. We did the same thing in late afternoon before venturing out for dinner. The subway... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear GSB56 Thank you for your comments. We do enjoy one of the best locations to the Nation’s monuments, Reagan airport and four of the five metro lines! We are delighted it helped to make for a pleasant trip and stay for you. We would love for you to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and we look forward to... More

Hanover
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Great location-2 blocks from Mall, 10-15 min to Capital. Blue/yellow line metro station underneath hotel along with a food court (open during the week for business people primarily although a Starbucks was open on the weekend). Those lines go to DCA airport(20 min. on yellow line, 10 min by cab). FYI-----stayed there last week. Unfortunately there is a renovation project... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear semi-travelers5300, Thank you for your comments. I am pleased to know you were able to enjoy yourself with the renovations taking place. I hope you consider staying with us again in the future. You will be able to see and enjoy what all the “noise” was about! Again, thank you for your business and choosing L’Enfant Plaza. Best Regards,... More

Ann Arbor, MI
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This very outdated hotel needs an overhaul in the worst way. Floors, walls, toilets, bath sinks and lights. Lamps, phones, televisions, smelly 'clean' towels....everything in the rooms. Ice and vending machines leave a lot to be desired. This hotel does not offer free breakfast. Elevators are a pain to work. Now the good. Centrally located, attentive staff, lots of choices... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear SantaCruzan, Thank you for your feedback. We take our customer comments very seriously at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel and will make sure to address your comments. We will use your feedback to try and provide a more rewarding stay for future guests. Best Regards, Dwayne Dean General Manager More

Alberton
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights. The hotel is very old fashioned, needs to be upgraded to keep up with the modern rooms of other hotels, but it was still very comfortable. They were busy with construction but this did not affect us as we were overlooking the pool area. The staff at the Front Desk and Restuarant were extremely... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Georgeous010, Thank you for your comments. I am glad to know you were able to enjoy yourself with the construction taking place. I hope you consider staying with us again in the future. You will be able to see and enjoy what all the “noise” is about! In regards to our location, you may want to consider taking the... More

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What travellers say

  • National Mall(64)
  • Metro station(50)
  • Very nice(38)
  • Great location(32)
  • American Grill(19)
  • Breakfast buffet(19)
  • Smithsonian Castle(18)
  • Room service(17)
  • Reagan Airport(9)
  • Clean and comfortable(8)

Additional Information about L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Address: 480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington DC, DC 20024
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Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Children Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#84 Family Hotels in Washington DC
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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