Residence Inn Washington, DC/Dupont Circle

We looked for a reasonably priced Marriott near the zoo and this one came up. It is walking distance from many restaurants and shops. We had a one-bedroom with kitchenette on an upper floor and definitely appreciated the full refrigerator! Despite the overall room size, the bedroom only had a queen bed. The living/dining area was roomy and comfortable. Maybe some of that space, or closet space, could have been used to squeeze a king bed into the bedroom. The lighting in the kitchenette was inadequate. This, some of the decor, and the a/c unit that was noisy enough to wake me up at 2:30 AM, didn’t impress me. There is onsite parking in an underground private garage but it is cramped for a larger vehicle like our van. I priced other parking but there aren’t many convenient and/or safe options nearby. Their parking is $50/night plus a parking tax for a total of $62.50/night! Their complimentary breakfast is nice and has some good variety so that’s worth a lot in this part of DC. - i.e. helps make up for some of the parking cost.

The staff were extremely friendly, especially the breakfast crew. The hotel was clean, as was the gym. The location was perfect and we walked or took the metro everywhere. It was also convenient that they had a garage as we drove into town. Will definitely stay here again next time we are in DC.

I was very happy with my five days stay. The hotel is located near Dupont Circle, which is very convenient and absolutely safe. Really classy neighborhood! Their service is very good, they allowed me to stay in the same room on two different reservations and readily provided late checkout. The room was spacious, the kitchenette had all modern amenities (dishes, huge fridge, dishwasher, etc.). Comfortable bed, recently renovated bathroom… no complaints. My room was very clean and well appointed. I won’t hesitate to return.

Great hotel, quite standard, clean and good location, near to good places and restaurants. Big room. Nice service. The atmosphere is amazing. Nice breakfast. There is an ATM and some product to buy inside the hotel. I do recommend if you come to Washington DC.

This hotel has several pros but also some cons that make it 4 (or 3.5) stars. Pros: Location is good - easy access to METRO and walkable neighborhood. Staff were very kind and accommodating - friendly, polite, helpful. The staff are the standout reason to book this hotel and would be why we would return if we did. Rooms are large enough and breakfast is free. Parking is secure and underground (albeit expensive). Cons: Rooms are dated. Soft goods and bathrooms are reasonable updated and beds and pillows were fine but the carpet is tired (and stained) and the lighting is just awful in the rooms. Among the worst I’ve seen. Some of the table lamps offer great light but the bathroom lighting is yellow and dim as is the kitchen. Sofa bed is pretty uncomfortable. Room wasn’t as pictured. We booked a 2BR and one room had no dresser at all. When you open the sofa bed you can’t reach the curtains in the LR. Kitchen was much more dated than implied in photos (though entirely functional for basic food needs). Overall we were happy enough with our stay but would be much more likely to return after an update.