I had visited One Washington Circle 8 years ago and returned because I liked the location between downtown and Georgetown. Since visiting in 2004 the area around has grown and become more vibrant with more restaurants and also TraderJoe's and Wholefoods which we used to get stuff in for breakfast and the odd bottle of wine.
We were in a studio suite with kitchen, the bed was a little small (5ft) but for the balance of the space you get in the rest of the room including a dressing room it was great. We used the desk as a dining table and it felt more like a small apartment. The kitchen was well equipped and some things thoughtfully provided - dishcloth, tea towel, washing up liquid, kitchen towel, salt and pepper. It saves each guest buying this stuff when they are not going to use the whole amount.
The toiletries were not a brand I recognised but were nice and more eco friendly than the Aveda minis that used to be provided as they were in large bottles that were topped up.
The staff were always helpful with advice and we always got a cheery welcome when we returned - it does make a difference.
Nearby we ate out at RIS and Circa, there is alot of choice but getting downtown is easy too on the metro and we also walked up to Georgetown. We didn't try the hotel restaurant although the menu looks nice. The JFK Centre for Performing Arts is nearby and we walked down for the 6pm free performance, great to be close enough to have that in walking distance.
After the first night we got used to the sirens (why they use them when no traffic is around beats me!) The only downside to the room was the bed was too soft and meant when one person moved the other rolled too. I would have rated the hotel 5/5 with a more comfortable bed.
There used to be a turndown service with a chocolate left on your pillow, I guess it's one of those things that by removing it has removed alot of cost by not needing housekeeping at that time of day. If it keeps the prices down it's the right thing, but it was a nice touch!
I would definately recommend this hotel to others based on it's location, amenities and freindly staff.
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