There are many things to like about The River Inn:
The staff is cordial. The Inn is located on a quiet street within easy walking distance of the Metro, Georgetown, and many points of interest. There's a little kitchen that allows you to make your own meals if the price of the town is hurting your travel budget. A great big desk. The AC works well--essential for visiting D.C. in the summer. There's a pair of bikes that guests can take out for a couple of hours. The staff does an excellent job of cleaning the rooms.
Some of the less favorable aspects aren't necessarily the Inn's fault. The Inn permits pets, which we usually appreciate, but in this case, didn't because a dog in a nearby room barked for hours.
The Inn could use a few cosmetic improvements. For example, the headboard in our room had many scratches on it.
Our only real disappointment was price. We stayed on at the Inn after a conference, the accommodations for which the organizer paid. From the specials advertised on the Inn's web site, we expected to be able to get the room for under $200 per night. The price offered, however, was $239, which, when coupled with the steep D.C. tax, brought the nightly cost of the room to just under $275. Despite the positives, the room isn't worth $275 a night.
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