Hotels in Mt. Vernon Square / Convention Center, Washington D.C.

I was staying at the Holiday Inn for a business trip. Overall, it was a good stay. I had one of the higher up corner rooms which had a fantastic view up the street and to the West so I got to see the sunset (07 room). I was in an accessible room so the bathroom was quite large and had a tub. Double queen with extra chair and ottoman and a tiny narrow desk that barely fit my laptop. There was a microwave, mini-fridge, safe that fit my laptop, and a k-cup coffee maker. I did not like the wardrobe as the space for hanging was very short meaning that my dresses and long clothes got folded up at the bottom, plus it was on the lower level (for accessibility I believe). Breakfast was included and had the standard variety (eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit, etc.). I tried once but on other days we had breakfast at work. There is a lot of construction going on in the neighborhood. It didn't bother me since I was up when it started (7 am) and the windows blocked enough of the noise so that it wasn't too bad. I noticed it a bit more in the afternoon when I was trying to work. The area is alright but it is fairly close to Chinatown (5-10 min walk) so I could see the need to be careful late at night if on your own. The staff was very friendly, somewhat to the point of being too friendly for New England me, but overall very nice and helpful. Everything was extremely clean and in working order - although it took me a bit to figure out the lights. Short walk to the National Gallery and Mall. About a 15-20 minute walk to Union Station.

The location of the hotel is very good. There are several parking lots next to it. Next to it is a shopping mall. There is a bus stop at the door. It is very convenient. I recommend it. Next to it is Chinatown, where there are Chinese supermarkets and restaurants.

I stayed at the hotel for a quick mid-week business trip. The room was fine…as others have noted, it was a smaller more European style room but new and had almost everything I wanted. The problems I had with the hotel were with the front desk staff and the valet parking. The person at the front desk who checked me in…and who ended up checking me out…could not have done less to help me or make me feel welcome. He checked me in and handed me a key and that was about it. When I asked if the room I had was a quieter room..:he said “it should be” and that was about it…since there is no room service, he tried to find a list of local restaurants but couldn’t find it. At the check-in, it felt like you were pretty much on your own. I had read some reviews before I arrived and I mistakenly thought they only had housekeeping after you checked out so I felt terrible when I arrived back at my room on the first day and found that housekeeping had cleaned…as I had not left a tip for the housekeeper. I went to the front desk as I was checking out later that day and wanted to leave money for the housekeeper. The same person at the front desk told me that he could not help me because that was the housekeeping department’s responsibility. To which I replied, “well can’t you call housekeeping…aren’t you able to talk to them?” He tried to call but again no luck and I ended up just leaving money in the room with a note and hoped it would get to the person. The valet parking system is a somewhat high tech system that must be great in theory but doesn’t work for this hotel. First, the hotel has a very poor set-up for the parking attendants…an umbrella and a tiny podium. The system works off a portable hand held device…the parking attendant is supposed to enter your name and cell phone and car information into the device and that generates a text to your phone that you use as a claim ticket. The only problem is, that as anyone who has tried to read their phone in the sun knows, it is very hard for the parking attendants to see the device screen to enter the information…and the attendants I worked with seemed to not have English as their first language and that made it more difficult for them to spell and enter correctly. The gentleman who valet parked my car when I arrived was writing information down on a pad and must have been entering it at a later time rather than trying to enter the info on the device when it was very busy. He was doing his best but it felt less than secure to have all my info on a pad of paper in the middle of the street. It was not his fault, felt so sorry for them. They were trying to do a good job but the system the hotel put in place and the lack of care and consideration for the valet parking staff was very upsetting. Is the hotel going to leave them out there with no shelter in the winter and ask them to enter information into a device in the wind and snow. A paper claim check would be so much easier for everyone:

Homewood Suites Washington was a great place to stay! The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast offered lots of choices. It was conveniently located. We’ll stay there again!

I recently stayed at Placemakr NoMa, a charming apartment hotel in Washington, DC with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom options, it was a delightful experience. The location was nestled in a neighborhood twelve minutes -fifteen minutes from major attractions like the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and the Capitol Hill Historic District. The studio itself was well-appointed and modern, featuring a comfortable bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sleek bathroom with modern finishes. The space was impeccably clean and thoughtfully designed, making it a cozy retreat after a day of exploring the city. The Senior Sales Manager, Janelle Cash, and the front desk staff were incredibly responsive ahead of my arrival as well as during my stay. They emailed clear instructions for check-in and check-out. They also offered great recommendations for local spots to visit, which enhanced my stay. This studio Airbnb-style hotel provided a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and local charm. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a home-away-from-home experience in Washington, DC.

The first room had a very noisy fan. I was moved to another room which was much quieter. I noticed that there were several small issues with the room and relayed them to the front desk, where a manager (Keith) overheard me and said he would look into it. Nothing happened to correct it during the entire stay, not a note to say how or if it would be corrected. The issue was a ring of paint or epoxy in the bathtub, something that should have been cleaned up at the time of painting. The second issue was the very poor arrangement of lighting in the room. Lamps were confined to small areas, there was no overhead light and the bathroom was either overlit or underlit, while the closet area was dark unless it was daylight. Afterwards I noticed that there large holes in the sheer curtains in the room. Not tragic, but not in keeping with the tenor and tone of a Marriott Bonvoy. In the lobby there was only an ADA service elevator to go from the street to the lobby level. It was self operated, no instructions, no indication lights on either level and a bit noisy.

We chose the Hilton because of its location at DuPont Circle and proximity to the metro. It was perfect. Very clean and excellent service. We had a corner room with large windows and a nice view. We weren’t able to check in early and still have our chosen room but we left our luggage with the bell captain, parked and went off to explore on foot for awhile, taking the advice from a helpful front desk clerk for a nice place for lunch close by. Everything was close by. It worked out perfectly. The price of the hotel was excellent too which offset the cost of parking ($56/day) in the garage below where the car stayed for the whole trip. It was very easy to park and get back inside. The restaurants looked lovely but we didn’t eat there. There were just too many local choices and we were out walking most of the day. The bell captain was helpful in getting us a cab one cold evening when my Uber app was be working well. He went outside in the cold until he was able to hail one for us (comparable in price to the Uber we would’ve taken) Lovely stay. Highly recommend.

The location of the shop is not far from the Red Line subway Dupont station. There are small restaurants and bookstores next to the street. The hotel facilities are quite new and clean; the bedding is soft; the bathroom supplies daily in the room; the only thing that needs attention is the hot water and the conversion socket Fortunately, every morning there is hot coffee and water in the lobby, and newspapers are provided.

What an absolutely amazing stay in the nations capital. My room was incredibly clean and it was even quiet, considering that there was a rooftop bar with live music. I slept well. And, I’m really grateful that they are in such close proximity to a Walgreens, which is right on the corner. I travel often and often forget a thing or two or just need simple things like bottles of water (I drink half a gallon to a gallon per day). But I want to give a big huge shout out to the staff particularly Jessica, Michael and Chris. I was traveling with someone with dementia. We were in town for the Alzheimer’s Association ball. And, they truly treated my travel companion with kid gloves! The staff were considerate to her needs and patient with her every step of the way. I even accidentally left my jacket in the hotel room trying to take care of my friend and Jessica call me later on that day to let me know that she found it and that she would personally ship it out. This jacket is very personal and special to me and has quite a bit of sentimental value so I’m so incredibly grateful that I didn’t lose it and that it’s on the way back to me. This was a great stay, a great hotel! You feel safe in a big city and the café downstairs has some of the best coffee I’ve ever had in my life!

This was my third visit to The Darcy in DC. The bathrooms are small, but the rooms are very comfortable. I love the daily cocktail tasting, and the staff are always exceptional. The location is ideal with outstanding restaurants and shopping within walking distance.