I have just returned from spending 4 nights in DC & staying at the Harrington Hotel. The location could not be better...only about 2 blocks from the Metro Station...a few blocks from Fords theater...and MANY shops & places to eat nearby.
The room I booked was small...I expected that...but was pleasantly surprised to find I still had a 2 drawer dresser, night stand & a small desk & chair...there was also a small shelf/bar for hanging items..
The biggest drawbacks were..
1. NO HOT WATER at ALL the first night...had to wipe down with a cool washcloth..no shower that night...after reporting to the front desk the next morning I did have "warm" water the rest of my stay...I was able to shower, but never had to add any cold water to the mix.
2. The control for the A/C is a metal knob coming down from a vent in the ceiling...so you can basically open & shut the vent...the fan runs CONSTANTLY....which can be rather annoying ..
3. The service in the restraunts was not the greatest...I tried 2x to eat at Harry's...both times I was seated...and waited...and waited...after 10 mins of no service I gave up & left...also several nights the other restraunt Harriets was closed for private parties..probably school groups...not a big deal as there are many other places to eat nearby..but after a long day of sightseeing it was kind of annoying to have to go out again just to grab a sandwich..
All in all...for the price...this hotel met my needs...it does have free computers you can use in the restraunt...but you can't use the computer to print boarding passes or anything else...despite the front desk telling people you can..
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