Let's face it: Decent hotels - in Washington DC - are expensive. Add the 14.5% tax rate and, well, OUCH.
After a little research, I initially booked our stay with our favorite hotel chain (starts with the letter "H"). The location of the H hotel was on the east side of DC, far from the attractions. After booking the hotel, I read a few new reviews here on TripAdvisor and didn't like what I was reading..."Couldn't sleep...bar across the street with loud music into the wee hours of the night..." "The neighborhood felt unsafe, especially at night..." And so I cancelled our booking with this favorite chain and went with the Best Western Georgetown. Ended up spending a little more, probably due to the convenient location, but I think it was well worth it.
Best Western Georgetown's location is great - just a ten minute walk from the Foggy Bottom train station. The neighborhood felt safe enough, and there are many restaurants nearby. Whole Foods is a five minute walk from the hotel - so convenient!
The hotel itself is okay. About what I expected. We had a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave. The bathroom was small with no ventilation. The bathroom was clean, but not spotless. I gave it some thought: It would be nearly impossible to keep hotel rooms "pristine," as we'd all like to have them. And housekeeping crews are not paid nearly enough to scrub every nook and cranny. (I have respect for these hard-working people!).
Don't forget to tip your housekeeper.
Beds were comfy and the room was quiet. TV was good...I like the "clean remote." Surround-sound coming from the TV was a little strange...
No sign of bedbugs... Yes, leery about this, as these uninvited guests can appear at ANY hotel - even the best of them. But not a problem at the Best Western Georgetown. Not in the room we stayed in, anyway.
Not much to say about the free continental breakfast. At least it's there for those who care to indulge, but we did not partake. I did have the coffee and it was good. The food did not look appetizing at all...pastries are most likely frozen and then defrosted, as the donuts were "wet." Nothing yuckier than a wet donut! Hard-boiled eggs, cold cereal, oatmeal, bagels, bread and a toaster. The usual continental fare.
Would we stay here again? Probably so, especially if we're looking to save a buck. For us, it was a good value.
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