Best thing about this hotel is that it is a few blocks from the White House and other sights. I did the Red Bus tour but only saw the White House from afar so it was great to be able to walk there.
I arrived at the hotel on a late Saturaday night after the journey from hell! I had called ahead in case they let my room go. On reflection that might have been a good thing!
I exited the taxi to see a rope barrier across the front entrance. No signs as to how to get in. Even the taxi driver said he never saw anything like it. I began to try doors and the disabled access door let me in. It is a small lobby and there were 2 male members of staff but neither had indicated how yo get in.
Check in was quick. I was thirsty and hungry but knew that in the early hours food would be difficult to find. There was tea and coffee urns in the lobby but they were empty.
I asked the man behind the desk if I could get a cup of hot water. He looked very put out and seemed to be about to make an excuse when he had a thought and informed me that there was a microwave in the room!
I was too tired to deal with him so I proceeded to my room on the second floor right beside the elevator. I initially thought this would be noisy but I never heard the elevator. However the AC sounded like a train coming into the station. It was the loudest I have heard but it was 90f so I could shut it off. Between the AC and the toilet which kept filling up all night, sleep was impossible.
I had a double room which was clean and had a comfy bed. I have no idea why there was a window as the view was completely blocked by a huge machine outside the window. I could see rooms only feet away on the opposite side so fir privacy the curtains had to remain closed. After a few days, I felt like a hermit.
There is a buffet breakfast or a la carte and I found the staff there to be first class, helpful and friendly.
Overall I was disappointed with the hotel, especially the room,