The hotel (late June 08- early July 08) is undergoing a major, MAJOR construction project. It's almost as if you need a hard hat when checking in. Difficult to navigate the hotel - and very confusing (sounds insane, but you have to experience it). Location is great, but the hotel is a disaster right now. Dining options extremely limited, pool is not much bigger than my living room. Staff is very nice, but the construction is really a nuisance.

If you read all reviews you will see complaints sprinkled throughout about the Fire Station across the street. Yes, there was one. I felt safe with it there and even with two small children who were POOPED after touring the city and passed out each night, they never flinched with the sirens. Neither did we. Overall excellent hotel, great amenities, awesome service. Modern and upscale and very nice friendly people. We'll go again! No doubt! The Fire Station is NOT that bad believe it or not. AND we were right across the street from it on the front side...

A little hard to get to by car but a great location for being on foot. Staff worked very hard for their tips. Concierge was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Don't let the reviews about the fire house across the street scare you away.

Went to DC for a quick visit. Hotel has a great location walking distance to monuments & museums. Wear comfortable walking shoes! Valet parking convienent yet expensive. We parked at hotel for the night, then moved the car to garage on E street right accross the block for only $10 for all of Sunday - this way we didnt pay a 2nd day at the hotel and spent the entire day in the museums. Hotel restaurant looked nice, however well overpriced - eat at the Billy Goat tavern for quick breakfast or lunch - right next to starbucks close to the hotel on New Jersey avenue, good food, very reasonable prices. Tip: we found a great casual restaurant/pub near the White House called The Elephant and Castle - great food, great atmosphere no wait! Located at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. Along that part of Pennsylvania avenue there are a few restaurants to choose from, other than that we were at a loss as where to eat. You can get a walking map at the front desk which gives great detail of the streets in the area and all the museums and monuments. Would definatly stay here next time we visit DC. Would never try to drive around, next time we will also try the metro. We hear that is a great way to travel.

The Hotel is very nice the Beds are very comfortable. The Staff was very nice. The Breakfast Buffet was exceptional, Note: If you want something prepared like eggs, omlets or pancakes you have to ask. We were not told of this until the third day. It is close to Union Station and the Metro so you can walk there and go anywhere you wish to go. We slept well (Despite the Fire Station directly across the street) for the first three nights. On Saturday the hotel booked every available room to hundreds of College Frat kids. Some were intoxicated all were loud and having a good time from 8PM until we left at 6AM Sunday morning with no sleep. The Hotel Staff did nothing to try to quiet the kids down. They should have given us a free night since we did not sleep due to the noise of the kids and the elevator overload alarm going off all night long. They did not even offer.