Washington Court Hotel - a great base in D.C.

Advantages: Modern, Friendly, Great Location for the Sights
Disadvantages: No free WiFi, Not much locally in the evening

...The Washington Court Hotel is a premier, 268 bedroom, downtown Washington, D.C. hotel in a great central location, just three blocks from the US Capitol Building and national mall. The hotel has been recently remodeled and offers a modern and stylish base for enjoying the city This hotel caters for business travelers - I have stayed on both weekdays and the weekend and noticed the lack of visible customers on the weekend days. The Rooms ... I always book a "Deluxe Room" when staying here. In the spirit of most US hotels rooms often feature two Double beds, but I always make sure to ask for one King size bed instead - here these rooms are the same price that is a bit of a bonus. The bed is amazing! The blankets are double sheeted, there are loads of pillows and it is really comfortable. The feather mattress topper and duvet...

cloudwood88 16.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

washington DC

Advantages: Read opp
Disadvantages: none i can think of

...that you're really in the nation's capital rather than staying at some fancy hotel ordering room service and not knowing why it is you're actually visiting the city in the first place. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Getting Around the Capital: I must say this is another aspect of the journey which really made me feel more warmth towards the city. The other places I had visited were always to busy, the trains were unreliable and we could never now how to get from one place to the next. However, DC in my opinion has one of the best transportation services available and why wouldn't it; it's the capital after all. The Washington Metro, which is London's equivalent to the underground runs all around the capital, taking you literally outside the main tourist attractions. We found the service to be very...

jaygami1986 29.01.2008 · Read review
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HI Washington DC!

Advantages: Great tours, good breakfast, good facilities
Disadvantages: Reception staff were quite rude

...I stayed at this hostel for a few days in mid August. It was my first time ever staying in a hostel as I've always gone with hotels, being unable to see the allure of sleeping in a room with a million other people. Unfortunatley, the sheer amount of places I wanted to visit meant there was no way I could have the money to stay in a hotel or have a room by myself, and so Hostelling International Washington DC was the way forward for me. And you know what? I'm glad I did. This hostel wasn't the cleanest one in the world, but it did it's job. The outside blends in well with the surroundings and due to all the flags sticking outside is relatively easy to find. The rooms themselves were surprisingly attractive to me. My room was quite large (despite having chosen the option to have thhe most people in the room, it was still very spacious...

hi_nicola 09.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Hostelling International Washington DC

A hotel with a split personality

Advantages: good location, good transport connections.
Disadvantages: irish "pub" restuarant, a bit noisey

...have a tick list , and Washington is that kind of city. The flavour of a City or area is what we look for, and to be honest Washington was just a stageing post for us on the route across the US. If you would like specific information, please leave a message in my guestbook, and will be happy to help Conclusion --------------- The Phoenix Park is a good 3 star hotel. Well located, with staff who try that little bit harder. They don't do themselves any favours with the out of date website, and the Irish Pub theme as the only method of dining must put off alot of people. But if you want a comfortable, friendly hotel, near the major attractions of Washington this could be for you. Phoenix Park Hotel 520, North Capitol Street. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 044 800/824 5419 toll free 044 202/638 6900 044 202/393 3236 fax www.phoenixparkhotel.com...

getscenic 13.04.2006 (06.05.2006) · Read review
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Review of Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington, DC

Harrington Hotel.

Advantages: fun, cheap, central location
Disadvantages: none.

...sinatra. If you want to experience traditional american dining, go to Ollies. Try the lemonade! It's amazing. You can even get a chilli burger (yum) Ollies is on the same block as the hotel and is like just next door to it. There is a restaurant called "Harrys" which is a freindly pub/restaurant which i did not go to, however I know of some people who did and they said that the food was amazing. It's a little expensive, but apparently worth it and they do meals like steak, platters, fish and salad. Area you could seriously not be in a better place in Washington. Firstly, it is situated just three miles from a national airport, according to the website, but I didn't see or hear any planes. The hotel is in a very central place. It is in the very centre of Washington DC's most popular area for tourists. You can walk to the whitehouse...

francesca.sd 11.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Hotel Harrington, Washington, DC

Washington DC

Advantages: open, much to see and do, quite cheap
Disadvantages: not as many eateries in Washington Monument area

...My husband and I visited Washington DC in October 2007, whilst traveling around the States. We stayed for 3 nights, at the Allen Lee Hotel. Washington DC is an interesting city. Its history is in stark contrast to its modern political face and the side that is shown in movies and on TV. What struck me immediately about Washington DC were the open spaces, not just in the parks and at the water front but also when simply walking down the street; it's a nice change from the claustrophobia of many US cities. Because there was so much to see in Washington DC, we opted for a tour on one of the many open top buses that circle the city and surrounding area. At $39 for a 24hr, hop on-hop off pass, this was a real bargain and the best way to see everything in the city, in my opinion. From the war memorials and Arlington cemetary to the White...

chellbian 03.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of General: Washington DC

Washington DC

Advantages: Museums are beautiful, transport good and many surprises.
Disadvantages: few, same as most places- a little dirty and a few homeless people

...Having had the pleasure of visiting Washington DC twice in my life I feel very lucky as it charmed me both times. All the major monuments are as majestic in real life as on television- apart the Whitehouse is smaller than expected but still just as beautiful. On my first trip I stayed in the Red Roof Inn Downtown which was booked through Expedia and cost about $140 for 1 night for two. It was located about 5 blocks from the Whitehouse (further than it sounds) and was quite close to Chinatown. The area did seem a little rough but the hotel itself was lovely and the staff extremely helpful. On the second trip I stayed in the Braxton Hotel which I preferred over the Red Roof Inn. It was set in a very old building and had a lot of charm to it. Despite the small double room, my girlfriend and I both found it to be very romantic...

beleura 03.12.2005 · Read review
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Weekend in Washington DC

Advantages: Lots to do Very educational
Disadvantages: Tiring

...So much to see so little time. We were only in Washington D.C. for the weekend having driven down from New York and wanted to see as much as was possible in a short space of time. We booked into a cheap and cheerful Days Inn in the Arlington District and after a good night sleep put on some sensible shoes and set out exploring. First stop Arlington National Cemetery this is a beautifully kept graveyard that runs tours pinpointing famous graves. Among the thousands of white headstones lie JFK and his brother Robert to name but two. Also in the cemetery is Arlington House the former home of Robert E Lee which you can go through. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a very popular stop and every hour there is a changing of the guard, it is a very moving experience and despite the 90+ temperature it brought me out in goosepimples...

elspeth334 21.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of General: Washington DC

<3 HarringtonHotel

Advantages: Very central, friendly staff, amazing general experience
Disadvantages: none

...and jazz and stuff like sinatra. If you want to experience traditional american dining, go to Ollies. Try the lemonade! It's amazing. You can even get a chilli burger (yum) Ollies is on the same block as the hotel and is like just next door to it. There is a restaurant called "Harrys" which is a freindly pub/restaurant which i did not go to, however I know of some people who did and they said that the food was amazing. It's a little expensive, but apparently worth it and they do meals like steak, platters, fish and salad. Area you could seriously not be in a better place in Washington. Firstly, it is situated just three miles from a national airport, according to the website, but I didn't see or hear any planes. The hotel is in a very central place. It is in the very centre of Washington DC's most popular area for tourists. You can...

fransdxxx 07.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Hotel Harrington, Washington, DC

Washington DC - A friendly city

Advantages: Ease of navigation around city, good public transport
Disadvantages: Having to tip everybody who does anything for you

...for a taxi I used the bus and for eleven dollars was taken to the nearest road intersection to my hotel. The bus staff were very polite and helpful. Navigation of the city: Marvellously easy as when it was designed it was done on a grid system enabling simple A to B transit. Get a city map and take a wander, it’s a marvellous place. Sites of interest: The Vietnam wall of remembrance, The Lincoln Memorial, The Washington Monument, the Whitehouse and Arlington National Cemetery. Overall this city represented good value for money and had plenty to see but I would suggest that before you go that save a small amount of money specifically for tips. The variety of food establishments was good ranging from the expected steak houses and diners to Thai restaurants all of which in my experience provided good value for money. All in all a city...

Guzman 13.03.2001 · Read review
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