I was thrilled when I booked this hotel at a bargain rate to attend a conference at the Wyndham Washington, about 8 blocks (10 minute walk) away. (The Wyndham Washington's rate was more than double than at the City Center, even with the reduced rate conference attendees received). Checking in and out were seamless processes, but I didn't have much contact with staff otherwise. The lobby is very attractive with dark, hardwood floors and a large, comfortable seating area. The room I was assigned was a corner room and was extremely spacious (judging from the emergency exit map on my door, the corner rooms are the largest rooms). The bed was, as Wyndham always promises, extremely comfortable, and the bathroom included nice amenities from the Golder Door Spa. The room also had a coffee/tee maker, iron and ironing board, and cable TV, but no mini-bar (although they do set out 2 bottles of water for guests which cost $3.50 each). My room overlooked the rear of the building over some rooftops, a small area with trees, and into some office buildings--very quiet except for noisy vents on the roof. The hotel has a great location next to the Ritz, 4 blocks from DuPont Circle and the Metro there, and 10 blocks from Georgetown.
The only reason I can't give this experience a higher rating is because of the serious state of disrepair in the room. The walls and ceiling had major cracks that had been painted over in a non-matching color (it looked like maybe there had been water damage from the room above). The carpet, although vaccuumed, was so stained and icky looking that I didn't want even my socked feet to touch it. This was a smoking room, and there were multiple cigarette burns in the bedspread, curtains, and couch. Although the shower pressure was fine, the bathroom tiles were stained and cracked, and the wallpaper was peeling. Judging from another review, it sounds like the hotel is being rennovated; I would definitely ask for a newer room if staying here again as the older ones are in truly sad shape (although they may only give the old rooms to people who book bargain prices on-line).
My only other complaint was that housekeeping doesn't seem to have much respect for "Do Not Disturb" signs. They banged on my door twice when I had the sign hanging out.
Overall, I was glad to stay here and not at the Wyndham Washington, which has so many conferences and events that their admittedly lovely lobby is like a zoo. Although there was a conference being held at the Wydham City Center while I was there, too, the hotel is much smaller, quieter, and more intimate, and I barely even noticed the conference-goers. I would stay here again, but I would certainly ask in advance for a rennovated room. I would also suggest anyone staying at Wyndham hotels sign up for their free WyndhamByRequest program, which gets you a complimentary bottle of water, drink of your choice, and snack of your choice waiting in your room upon arrival, free local and long-distance calling (!), and 2pm check-out.
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