Overall, I give this a 3. The lobby was very nicely decorated and it had a nice bar. The restaurant in the hotel was American, it was OK nothing to write home about. The Starbucks in the lobby was very convenient way to have breakfast on the go. I was with my wife and 3 kids, and used points and upgraded to a suite, so I can not comment on a typical room. The room decor was outdated, especially considering the art neveau lobby, but they can get away with the "antiquated" feeling because it is located in historic DC. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, along 9th street, and a few good local bars. Located centrally, but still quite a bit of a walk to the monuments, museams and attractions. The service was good, room was clean. Beds were so so comfortable, but not bad. Rooms are quite. Parking was $30 US per day, but that is the rate in DC. They do not provide a business center, but outsource to FedEx/Kinkos, and change a per minute fee for printing and internet time - found myself racing the clock, which was irritating, because a Marriott that caters to business people should provide a business center for its guests - this was a first for me (and I am a Gold member). I thought the Marriott Courtyard on 9th street had a better location overall, may want to consider this choice if looking at Marriott properties in downtown DC.
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