I liked the hotel location and the pleasant staff. However, the rooms were only average. The hotel rooms are only partially renovated. Do not expect the room to look bright and sparkly like the photos on the hotel website. Basically the beds, carpet, and the optional kitchenettes are updated. The rooms are a bit dark. The bathrooms and HVAC system are in need of upgrades. The bathroom looks not-so-clean because of the age of the tile and fixtures. The shower valve in our room was broken. The knob would not stay in place so the water temperature needed constant adjustment. The HVAC system is an old-school wall unit with knobs and buttons to control air flow and temperature. The unit was extremely noisy and therefore could not be run at night. The rooms are not "suites". We had a room with a kitchenette but there was no separate seating area and no table for eating. So we had to sit on the beds.
On the bright side, the staff is very helpful and friendly. The complimentary shuttle to the Woodley Park metro is very convenient and the driver is very courteous. The shuttle leaves every 30 mins from 8am-12pm and 4-8pm. The shuttle also picks you up from the metro if you call the hotel when you arrive at the metro station during those same hours.
The free wi-fi was very good and we had no issues with the service.
The hotel is not located in Georgetown. It is actually in Glover Park, just north of Georgetown. The location is very quiet, safe, and upscale - if that is what you are looking for (which we were). There is no night-life in this area. It is a short walk to Whole Foods and many reasonably priced, quality restaurants. We liked that the area is not touristy and you get to meet the locals. It's a nice 1.5 mile walk to Georgetown's M street. It is an uphill walk on the way back so if you're tired you can take one of the 30 bus lines back.
To get to the Mall area, you can also take the 32 or 36 bus across the street from the hotel. We actually preferred this option over the metro as you get to see the sites along the way. The 32 bus goes by Lafayette Park and you get a good view of the White House.
For what it's worth, we noticed a lot of airline personnel staying at this hotel.
We paid less than $200 per night but I do see the rates can reach $300 per night. I would not pay that much for this hotel. I wasn't so turned off that I would avoid this hotel. In a pinch, I would stay here again, but would prefer to pay a bit more for a hotel with better rooms. If you are looking for a true suite with a separate sitting area, I would head to a real suite hotel or one that offers Jr suites.
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