The Fairfax at Embassy Row
- 4 out of 5
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Was it because I used online travel web site?
- March 17, 2009
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We were put in the back with the view of the alley. The signature bed must have been 10 years old as it was lumpy and had low spots from years of use. Internet was an extra $10/day. Room coffee was not restocked each day. Entrance door has large gap allowing hall lighting to illuminate room at night. If you are comeing to see the sights stay somewhere else. If you are comeing to experience the locals then the Fairfax is no better than a Budget Inn with a inflated price tag.
The Fairfax reborn, a treasure in our capitol city
- January 31, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
My husband and I have lived in the Washington DC area since 1977. Much has changed since.
The refurbished Fairfax Hotel with its famous lounge, formerly named "Jockey Club" immediately gives you a certain sense of belonging. My girlfriends used to come here, many politicians are meeting here, it is private, charming and "old world". The management is polite but reserved.
This is the way we like it here in D.C. The dining room is "old English" sedate elegance.
The dining experience is wonderful. You might think to be in London, Paris or Berlin.
As a "Washingtonian" I can only recommend this charming jewel in our city.
excellent hotel
- September 5, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
All of the staff was extremly friendly,helpful and welcoming. The rooms were beautiful, spacious and clean. Beds were like sleeping on a cloud. A little noisy from adjoining rooms, but overall very comfortable and well appointed.
Great location - convenient to train station, walking distance to shopping and restruants.
No detration from renovation taking place watsoever.
good enough
- May 8, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Staff was very friendly, polite & helpful & as I said in review, excellent location. Bathroom was not perfectly clean but for a quick trip, it was quite pleasant with OK price. Bad news - I tried to book a repeat trip for 2 weeks later & price for same room had DOUBLED! Unless they get prices adjusted for repeat customers, I predict trouble & I won't stay there again.
Exectations were low, I was pleasantly surprised.
- September 1, 2007
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Upon checking in, the deck clerk, X, was friendly, efficient and welcoming. However, there was no one at the door to open (no automatic door) and no one to help up with our bags from the car. A bellhop did take the bags from the lobby to our room. In one of the elevators, I leaned against the wall and later discovered stain or paint on the white knit shirt in the shape of the moulding so I know it came from the elevator.
It was nice having the starbucks coffee in the morning. The air conditioning worked great and the bed was very clean and comfortable. I didn't have any issues with cleanliness of the room.
The room was extremely quiet. I liked the feeling of the neighborhood for walking and finding a good restaurant around Dupont Circle was easy, even without the help of the concierge.
With the exception of ruining a good shirt, this would be a great hotel for the money. I would stay here again. The best part is the location.