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Sep 14, 2008 by Mike from Kearney, NE
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very classy, upscale hotel. I loved it.
• Concierge not very knowledgeable.

“Hotel is very close to the Metro. The room was awesome with a balcony view and very comfortable. Probably ranks in the top 5 of all hotels I have ever stayed in.”

Sep 13, 2008 by Morris from Marietta, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The bed was excellent and comfortable.
• I checked in after 12 am, the manager refused a later check out of 3:00 pm.

“The reception staff and doormen was very helpful.”

Sep 12, 2008 by Steve from Charlotte, NC
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Location.
• Room was too big for furniture.

“Very pleasant, great location very near to zoo and metro. Nice restaurants very near to hotel.”

Sep 12, 2008 by Lupe from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Lobby, dining, business center, staff.
• Not always able to access the internet and when we did it was slow.

“We were very pleased, though the room was a bit small and the bathroom did not have counter top. The AC was leaking water, but overall for the price, it was fabulous. Room service and bellhop service with excellent.”

Sep 12, 2008 by Sue from North Aurora, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Spacious room and clean classy look.
• Out of the way location.

“If proximity to the Capitol is not essential for you, this is an excellent hotel for business and leisure. Classy, immaculate and very large rooms.”

Sep 10, 2008 by Kristian from Washington, DC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The lobby was grand and the room was elegant.
• Few vegan and vegetarian options from room service or the restaurant.

“A really elegant place to stay in the nation's capitol!”

Sep 9, 2008 by Anthony from Fairfax, VA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It has a beautiful garden and gorgeous grounds.
• They put us in the not so nice part of the hotel.

“Overall the hotel is beautiful, clean and comfortable. However, we were put in the Parkview guest rooms which aren't in the cool part of the hotel and were basically a glorified Comfort Inn.”

Sep 8, 2008 by Sheila from Great Falls, MT
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Large rooms, clean, good bedding.
• Way too cold - AC.

“Excellent facility with beautiful public areas and large, comfortable rooms. Very nice pool and gardens.”

Sep 7, 2008 by Mike S. from Ponte Vedr, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great rooms that are very comfortable. Excellent staff and valets.
• Room views are commercial and not great.

“Very conveniently located adjacent to Rock Creek Park, 5 miles from the Reagan airport and very easy access to Georgetown and other areas of the city. Very large lobby area with impressive restaurant and Bar area.”

Sep 7, 2008 by Jeff from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Location to the Metro rail line, clean room.
• Nothing.

“If your looking for a place to stay that is clean, in a quiet part of the town and close to the Metro rail station (1 block) so you can see the sights in Washington, DC. I would recommend this place.”

Sep 7, 2008 by Ruth from Tucson, AZ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• The room was a comfortable size.
• No free Wi-Fi. There is just not reason to charge in this day and age.

“The Omni Shoreham in Woodly Park is a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of DC. Is located close to the Metro and there are tons of great restaurants around the corner. I have stayed at the Shoreham many times and would surely stay there again.”

Sep 6, 2008 by Maury from Faytteville, NC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Location, lobby, beds, clean, metro.
• 2 days did not get replacement towels or shampoo, cost involved to use the pool.

“Great for families, location good for metro, outstanding gardens, nice outdoor pool with bar.”

Sep 5, 2008 by James S. from Matawan, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The historic nature and the fact that it was near fine restaurants.
• Had to park car with valet.

“Wonderful.”

Sep 5, 2008 by Matt from Hamden, CT
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Great public spaces.
• Food options on site.

“Great public spaces. The rooms are getting old. Very convenient to Metro and in a great neighborhood.”

Sep 5, 2008 by Bernadette from Toronto, ON CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Clean, well maintained with professional staff.
• Not adequate hotels for the number of guests.

“It is a well kept, beautiful hotel with excellent work out facilities including an outdoor pool and gymnasium. Staff is well trained, they like people and they provide excellent knowledge of the city - I stayed at the Omni Hotel in Montreal and also had an excellent experience there!”

Sep 5, 2008 by Lynwood from Hampton, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Classic grand elegance.
• No self park options, bathrooms were a little small.

“Fantastic, historic hotel. Lobby and grounds emote the elegant best of a bygone era. The 2007 remodel has brought the comfort of the rooms up to modern standards. (i.e. wireless internet/flat screen TV's). Less than a block to Metro station which made travel to key areas in Washington great, without driving/parking.”

Sep 4, 2008 by Amelia from Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The swimming pool was great!
• It cost $10 a day per person, to use the fitness center.

“Great hotel, we had a wonderful stay!”

Sep 4, 2008 by Eric from Yorktown, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, the people, the cleanliness, etc. what's not to like.
• Cannot find anything.

“It is rather hard to determine what you like best about this hotel because everything is so perfect. The lobby, the rooms, the location and the personnel. One really could not ask for anything more from a hotel.”

Sep 3, 2008 by Shai from Boca Raton, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very nice rooms. Marble shower. Close to Metro.
• Overnight parking is $28.

“Overnight parking is $28.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Marcia from Merrick, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Elegant, well trained staff, great location, excellent gym and pool.
• Parking was expensive.

“National register hotel, very elegant, spacious room, extremely polite staff, fantastic location near metro, upscale neighborhood, great fitness center and outdoor pool.”

Sep 2, 2008 by F from Raleigh, NC
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• It has great "Old Washington" charm.
• Everything at this hotel costs money.

“Everything as this hotel costs extra! Including, the gym, internet, and parking. This hotel has valet parking only. It costs $28 to park your car daily.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Jeff from Southington, CT
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Beautifully appointed with good service for overnight stay.
• We overlooked a ballroom rooftop - couldn't see any nature.

“The hotel, and I am sure most rooms, are beautiful. Our room did not live up to the hype though, as there was no view from the window (other than the banquet room roof), the AC unit was very loud, and the in-room movies did not work. We stayed just one night, so sleeping was the primary concern and the bed was very comfortable.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Abdallah from Richmond, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Price was awesome! Loved the large spacious room. The view on the gardens.
• Concierge gave us false information.

“The concierge told us if we want to park our car outside, we'd have to move it at 9:30 am next day. We asked again, they said if we would've done that, our car would've got towed, coz its 7am max, not 9:30, its funny the concierge was who told us that. Besides that, price was awesome! Loved the large spacious room and the view on the gardens.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Jesse from Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Superb service.
• Nothing.

“The Omni Shoreham is a beautifully restored historic property. The lobby and common areas are enormous and well-appointed and the courtesy of the staff is absolutely top-grade. When we arrived in our room I was stunned by the most thoughtful thing that I have ever experienced at a hotel: on the table when I walked in was a birthday cake (chocolate raspberry torte) with a candle and a personal card from the manager. What was even more surprising was that my birthday was the day after I checked out. Nightly turn-down service included a handwritten card with tomorrow's weather forecast. Our room was average sized, but attractively decorated and included a large flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi - as well as in-room morning beverage service - is complementary following free enrollment in their select guest program, which also tipped them off to my impending birthday. Valet parking ($28; $23 for self-park) had our car ready in the time it took to ride the elevator down. Room service dining was above-average, and the white-linen service - as in every other case at the Omni Shoreham - was impeccable. Everyone from the concierge to the housekeepers made this a wonderful stay.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Spring from Forest, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Liked the upscale feel and the history of the hotel was very interesting too.
• Nothing, it was great.

“This is my favorite hotel to stay at in DC. It's very convenient to the metro, there's some good eateries within walking distance. Also, our room appeared to be recently renovated.”

Aug 31, 2008 by Jay from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[3] • Location:[3]

• Close to Metro Station.
• Dirty room, doors slam really hard, smell in hallways.

“Very old hotel and smells old. Doors slam when you close them. D.C is a dirty city and this hotel fits right in with.”

Aug 25, 2008 by Kim from South Easton, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• This hotel was both beautiful and historic at the same time. The upscale comfort helped make the vacation all the more enjoyable.
• I was disappointed, the room felt as though it could have been clean. We found an old pill in the toilet paper roll, and an old raisin on the floor.

“I thought this hotel was outstanding!”

Aug 23, 2008 by Vicki from Bath, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Staff was friendly and helpful, never a frown or harsh word. Hotel was beautiful and accommodating in every way. They worked for you and you knew it.
• Entrance was hard to spot while driving in DC traffic. Could not find free parking.

“One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. Everyone was smiling and courteous, very gracious. Grounds were beautifully kept. It felt like I was at a European resort instead of downtown Washington, DC. Close to lots of goings on in town.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Freddie from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• I enjoyed the pool and adjoining facilities.
• I had to pay for parking.

“My stay at the Omni Hotel was very enjoyable and relaxing.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Lisa from Jenkintown, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• Parking. Same price for valet as self-park.$28.00, too much.

“This was a pleasant surprise for a last minute getaway for a Mother and Daughter weekend. Perfect location, great access to the Metro, and to the National Zoo.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Chris from Glen Allen, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful room and lobby.
• Gym fee was a bit high for one day use.

“Just a great weekend trip. Beautiful room with king bed and flat screen TV. Milk and cookies for the baby with the turn down service a nice touch. Valet parking was quite timely.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Brian from Kansas City, MO
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[2] • Location:[7]

• Lobby.
• The staff and service.

“I would not stay at this hotel again because of her.”

Aug 20, 2008 by Jean from Pennsville, NJ
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Located by the National Zoo, pretty area.
• Room was located in the annex.

“The location is wonderful. A pretty area convenient to the national zoo Metro line. The staff was attentive and helpful. The lobby is nice also. But the room was located in an annex of the hotel which is like a separate hotel connected to the hotel. They have a separate lobby which is just a elevator area to the main hotel and farther still is our elevator. It is built on a hillside and the room's view was nice but you must go up 4 floors to get outside. The annex was older and our beds were less comfortable than I would expect from a four star hotel. The bathroom was a nice size. We did not eat in the hotel.”

Aug 19, 2008 by Mollie from Roanoke, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The facility was beautiful and all the staff was very friendly.
• Nothing.

“The inside and outside of the hotel were very attractive. The location was ideal as it is within walking distance to wonderful restaurants, the metro and the zoo. I loved the formal gardens and wildlife observation area in the garden.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Marty from Oak Brook, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Friendly staff, great employees made the stay better.
• The pool did not meet my expectations.

“This was a wonderful hotel. I would stay here again. I wish the pool was better.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Christine from Longmont, CO
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Staff was wonderful, friendly with a sense of humor.
• Our bathroom needed some attention to the grout.

“It was above and beyond what we had been hoping for. Even then though, the bathroom needed a bit more attention and the hallway to our room could have used a carpet cleaning.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Melanie from Madison, WI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• All around value: Convenient location, beautiful and comfortable room.
• The were unable to accommodate early check-in while I was there.

“This is a fantastic hotel. The outside grounds are beautiful. The hotel is situated just 1 block to the Metro (red line) and close to running/walking trails. The outdoor pool is open (during warm seasons) until 10 PM and boasts a pool, two hot tubs and numerous chaise lounges. The lobby area is very classy. Internet is free, but you usually must sit on one of the bistro tables in the interior corridor to get a good signal. The rooms are very nice with a large TV, fine room accessories, a coffee maker and nice bathroom. I have stayed in this hotel many times before and will continue to look forward to my nights at the Omni.”

Aug 17, 2008 by Mark from Mississauga, ON CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Pool area and main lobby and also the Subway was a block away from the hotel.
• Nothing.

“The Omni Shoreham Hotel was fantastic, it is a block away from restaurants and the Subway which can get you anywhere in Washington very quickly. The front desk staff was very polite, efficient and courteous. The rooms were very large and had nice views of the park. The pool and lobby where also picturesque. I would recommend staying at this hotel to anyone.”

Aug 17, 2008 by Brett from Simsbury, CT
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great location. Lots of diverse restaurants within one block. Much better than staying in the capital region.
• Parking expensive.

“Location was fantastic. Being close to the metro, great and affordable restaurants, the zoo, and safe city streets made our stay great. It was also nice having a very nice outdoor pool to relax in with the kids after a long day of walking and site seeing. I went to school in DC and could not recommend a better location than the Omni. The hotel staff was very friendly and the room was easily large enough for our family of 5. Expensive hotel dining, but lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner within a block away.”

Aug 15, 2008 by Carrie from Succasunna, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• It was beautiful and the staff was very helpful.
• They did not offer the choice of which room (of 3) went to who.

“Very nice, historic, lovely rooms, great staff.”

Aug 15, 2008 by Bill from Yorktown Heights, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• You get free WiFi and beverages for being a select member.
• Parking was $28 and the pool was inconvenient.

“This is a great hotel. It's convenient to the metro, 10 minutes from the museums and even worked well for coming home from the Nats game. We had a huge room with 2 queen sized beds. If you join their (free) select guest program, you get free WiFi and free morning beverages. Only downside: parking is $28 a day, but it's likely to be close to that at all of the big DC hotels.”

Aug 13, 2008 by Maria from Baltimore, MD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful hotel.
• The location of the room was far away from the front entrance, I kind of felt like we were purposely put far away.

“Beautiful place! Had many amenities.”

Aug 12, 2008 by Jennifer from Montpelier, ID
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Most everything.
• The bed was a little too hard for our liking.

“Most everything exceeded my expectations. Other than when checking in they didn't give me a bed choice. I requested a king for my husband and me. They wanted to give us a room with double beds.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Pete from St.Cloud, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The lobby is very classy and striking.
• I have always found coffee in the lobby during the morning and there was none.

“Great hotel, lots of history and the rooms are fantastic! Only down side is the bathrooms are the small and a little tight. Dressing room was right outside but that does not make up for the tight quarters in the bathroom.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Ned from Lisle, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful well maintained historic art deco building, overlooking Rock Creek Park, great location.
• Had to valet park, elevators very small and crowded, staff confused about.

“Beautiful old (but very well maintained). Art Deco building is in great neighborhood next to Rock Creek Park and restaurants/Dupont circle. The huge lobby was grand and well furnished. Nice outdoor patio and dining. Nice historic info on famous guests and events at hotel. Room was well appointed, large and quiet. Only complaint was that front desk staff seemed a bit confused when stay was extended a day, they called and asked for credit card 3 times when they had already been given card. Despite that, I would still recommend this hotel.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Dennis from Topinabee, MI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• It is a first-class hotel.
• Lack of a restaurant in the late evening.

“The Omni Shoreham is a first-class hotel in a reasonably decent location in Washington, D.C. It's only 300 yards from the Subway location - making it really easy to get around D.C. This is my preferred hotel for travel to D.C.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Don from Evanston, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff worked hard to accommodate my needs.
• The movies on-demand was not working when I was a guest.

“While I was at first put-off that they offered me only a smoking room, when I requested the non-smoking room I waited a few hours for one to become available. What I received was well worth the wait. The room was spacious with a flat-panel TV and large bathroom. What was the best part was that it had a balcony with attractive views.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Marilyn from Windham, NH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Quality we received for the price.
• I can not think of one thing that was not up to our expectations.

“From the minute we were greeted at the door till we checked out the friendly staff and cleanliness of the hotel, were above all expectations. Thank you.”

Aug 10, 2008 by John from Fairfield, CT
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Fabulous classic ambiance.
• A bit anachronistic.

“Walking through the marble lobby I had a flashback to 1930 -- cool, vaulted, elegant. Then, after a short brass-bedecked elevator ride upstairs, I started to notice the wear and tear on the trim, light fixtures and hardware. In any other hotel, it might be disappointing. But in this classic landmark, it felt perfect. Do you like antiques with patina? Do you recoil at the faux luxury of Vegas? This hotel will appeal. The only sour note was the air in the guest room (something funky in the air conditioner; it reeked).”

Aug 7, 2008 by Joan from Aquasco, MD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The interior decor was luxurious. There was access to the pool and leisure facilities. Very near Metro and it was easy to get a shuttle to the airport.
• We did not eat in the restaurant as it seemed quite pricey but there were plenty of other restaurants around so it did not matter to us much.

“The hotel is in a good location, near the metro, with easy access to airport shuttle and city tour buses. The hotel looked well and the facilities were of a high standard. The rooms were spacious and clean. Staff was helpful also.”