Second time we stayed at this Hotel. Will certainly be our last but not for any glaring misgivings or deficiencies.
The location of the hotel is great, our first excursions to Capitol Hill, Library of Congress, Supreme Court and then Union Station which is underrated architecturally make this the perfect start off point.
Proximity to the Air and Space Museum with the IMAX movies, for evening entertainment is a great bonus.
I strongly encourage anyone that will visit DC take advantage of the Old Town Trolley which also has a stop just outside the Hotel.
Hotel rooms are very large, comfortable beds, clean nice bathrooms. Flat screen tv, with a refrigerator in the room, which comes in very handy.
A CVS store is conveniently located 20 yards to the left of the entrace of the hotel. This is nice to have nearby for necessities that one sometimes overlooks when preparing for a trip.
Teen son enjoyed the pool, which had its share of kids over the 4th of July weekend. With a lifeguard on duty, and at different times of the day the pool area was alway nice to be around to hang out and cool off.
The eating establishments in the area are perhaps the reason why we'd choose a different hotel in the future when we'll return to DC.
The Hotel's own Capitol Bistro serves a buffet bkfast, lunch and dinner. The $21 per person price is reasonable particularly when compared to the price of a single sandwich or dish at the 21st Amendment restaurant, the other eatery the hotel offers on its premises. As in most cases with buffets it is 'hit and miss' as far as the dishes are concerned.
An onsite Starbucks and an express deli round off the offerings as far as eating options are concerned.
I was surprised with the front desk folks at check in/check out and when asking a couple of questions during my stay. Different shifts, different folks same lukewarm reception. Strange.
The hotel is very well priced and the location will work out great for first timers in D.C.
Having been there a couple of times my expectation of better, different dining and the opportunity to stroll around other parts of town after dinner that aren't the mall or Jefferson Memorial will propably bring me to Dupont Circle area next time.
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