After checking out a lot of reviews for DC we decided on The Embassy Suites - Dupont circle. We were there for 10 days for vacation. I wanted the extra space because of our long stay also the free WI-fi was important. Turns out the free WI-fi is only in a section of the lobby. A bit of false advertising as this was one of the reasons for selecting the hotel. I debated between a 3 or 4 star because of it, in the end I gave them the 4 star, just beware. However, It was the perfect location. the walk to the Metro stations takes about 10-15 minutes but there are some nice things along the way. The three things we utilized on our walks were the Walgreen's, Starbucks, and a whole foods in addition to walking to several restaurants. Dupont circle is a very vibrant part of town, lots of folks walking around at night and several Embassies nearby. The hotel was dated but clean. The maids did a good job of keeping our place clean. We were on the 7th floor and had no slow/busy elevator problems as other reviews indicated. We also didn't experience the breakfast running out of food. However, I think this could be a problem in a different time of year. We specifically went after school started. We did not encounter any long delays at any of the museums, restaurants etc. If you have the option mid-September seems like a great time to visit. Great weather, low humility, no crowds
the hotel is what you expect staying at an Embassy Suites, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. The furnishings were adequate, the overall feel in the lobby is it is getting close to needing a major upgrade, seemed dark. The only compliant is the lack of coffee being available in the lobby. Yes it is in the room but the coffee maker in the room left a lot to be desired. The only other compliant I would make is don't eat in the restaurant associated with the hotel. See my restaurant review.
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