The Four Points Sheraton is in an ideal location, if you happen to be in DC on business and want a place to stay right downtown. It’s also walking distance from the Mall, but not if the weather is less than bearable. If you are interested in nightlife or are looking for someplace a little more romantic, you’re better off staying near DuPont Circle, where there are more bars and restaurants. I should mention that we did walk to the DuPont Circle area, which wouldn’t have been a bad walk if it wasn’t so hot out (about 25 minutes.) There is also a microbrewery/bar/restaurant (Capital City Brewery) nearby around 11th and I streets.
The Four Points Sheraton is all business. The Lobby is nice (though not elegant) and the rooms are functional. My room on the 7th floor had a decent view, really comfortable beds, a nice bathroom, a coffee maker, and all the normal stuff. Sheets, towels, toiletries provided were of average quality. There’s a pool on the top floor, which looked nice, although I didn’t have a chance to go in.
We ordered room service by putting the little menu on the doorknob before midnight the night before. It was expensive (as is customary for a hotel like this), but the food was pretty disappointing. Granola was not an option, cereal options were limited, and the cereal came in little boxes (like the ones I had when I was a kid – not very fancy.) My boyfriend had eggs, which were overcooked.
My recommendation for this hotel would be to stay there if you can find a good rate (under $80) and you are more interested in the Smithsonian and the White House than the nightlife. Note that parking is also expensive ($22), so add that to your budget if you have a car.