We really enjoyed our stay here for 2 nights in Sept 2009 partly because the suite was so big and we had a King bed, but also because we like the surrounding area in Dupont Circle, not to mention "Happy hour" and the ease of using public transport to get there.
We took a taxi from Union Station, having arrived by train from NYC. The taxi cost $16 and only took about 10 mins to get to the hotel. Check in was easy and quick and in no time at all, we were out and about enoying the sights of Washington.
If you like walking, the White House is an easy 20 mins away, and the Mall, about another 15 mins further. After we'd walked here and checked out one of the Museums, we jumped on the Metro and easily found our way back to Dupont Circle and the hotel again in time for Happy Hour and a free drink - bliss.
Nibblies were provided - basically nachos with salsa and sour cream which everyone seemed to enjoy. Breakfast was included in the price and there was a good selection from cereals, bagels, muffins, bread/toast to cook your own waffles, made to order cooked breakfast items (omelettes etc) or choose from the baine-marie. Oh and by the way, fish feeding is at 9am so if you have kids, no doubt they'll enjoy that !!
There was free internet access provided at kiosks which unfortunately you had to stand at, as well as a small shop which had the usual stock - chocolates for late night snacks, postcards etc.
We also took advantage of the fact that there was also a do-it-yourself laundry which was really appreciated if like us, you've been doing quite a bit of travelling and need to wash and dry in a hurry.
All up, a great stay in a great city.
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