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Editor Pick
Well Located for a Washington Excursion
- February 8, 2009
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Jim Rosenberg from Wausau, Wisconsin
We visited the Holiday Inn Washington - Central White House during the 2009 Inauguration. Since we had booked 11 months in advance on Priority Club points, our first fear was that the reservation might be "lost" at a time when Washington DC hotels were commanding their highest rates. There was nothing to worry about. Not only was our reservation completely in order with keys waiting, but we were upgraded to a small suite.
We found the hotel to be decent and well-kept, with a courteous staff and good security, (such as a key card being required to use the elevator.) Wireless Internet service is complimentary and we had no issues with the quality of the service. The hotel's cafe is adequate, but this is an area with some very good restaurants so we made very limited use of on-site dining.
The closest Metro stations are McPherson Square or Dupont Circle and they are both a good 10-minute walk. The upside of this compromise location is that it makes the many restaurants of Connecticut Avenue within a reasonable distance, as well as the convention center, the National Mall, the White House and everything in between. This might be a downside for those don't enjoy walking or if the weather is inclement. But overall, we found this hotel to be a good choice in terms of its overall quality, location and value.
From journal Washington DC - Five Hotels; Dining
Old Inn
- August 14, 2008
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Juste we start our trip by an horrible opion when they tell us that our 4 breakfast reservation was not aviable. They give us juste tow breakfast copon, what are supose to do the two others? Why we can ordre for 4 if they can't allow that? And where is our money? More the dinning room is very small and you have to wait 10 minutes before they can give you a table! However the swiming pool on the the roof is great, and the location not bad at the same distance from U street where you can have good night life and the white house. Excuse me for the writing but you certenly understand that I'm a foreigner.
excellent value
- August 10, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Ordered room service for breakfast. Because it did not arrive within 15 minutes as advertised, I did not have to pay! The location was within walking distance, 4 blocks from the orange line. The front desk staff were friendly. The hotel met my overall standards.
Best Time Ever
- April 10, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This was a very Good hotel I am from a small town and wanted to go to the atm machine at 8:00 at night but was afraid to walk by myself one of the staff assured mthat everything was okay but I still unsure so she decided to walk with me , talk about Security. I had a great stay . I don't just reccomend this to anyone i reccomend it to everyone.
Friendly Staff
- March 16, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The staff and location were good for us and would stay there again