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Aug 20, 2009 by Steve from Bronx,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• Very clean,fast to respond,timely service and great location.
• $28.00 per day for parking. more expensive than renting a car.

“Big,attractive,friendly,Large rooms with comfortable beds, free coffee and juice with your choice of news paper on front of your door at the time you requested . Great house keeping team. I would return to same hotel on my next visit to Washington D.C.”

Aug 17, 2009 by Teresa from Modesto,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Staff was friendly and willing to help.
• The room with 2 queen beds was not available the first night - we were able to change rooms for the next 2 nights.

“Hotel was very nice - the staff accommodating and helpful. We had requested connecting rooms - 1 king and one with 2 queen beds. Initially given 2 rooms across and down the hall from each other - wasn't going to work with our 2 teenagers sharing a room, especially with a king bed (for a teenage girl and boy). Hotel did provide a rollaway for the first night, and then moved us to connecting rooms with 1 king, 2 queens for the second and third nights. Overall, good experience would probably stay again.”

Aug 16, 2009 by Paul from Nashville,TN
Overall Rating: 9

• Rich history and great view of the Washington Monument

“Perfect location for a Metro subway connection.”

Jul 3, 2009 by Diane from Walpole,MA
Overall Rating: 10

• Fridges in room were extremely small.

“Wonderful, exquisite, warm.”

May 27, 2009 by Meagan from Walterboro,SC
Overall Rating: 10

• Location was great! Staff was
  helpful! Entire hotel was extremely clean and beautiful.
• The on-site restaurant had a minimal menu at best. Better restaurants a short walk away.

“Our experience at this hotel was fantastic! From the valets, to staff, to accommodations. The best parts of our trip were spent in the hotel. I would recommend this hotel who wants a hassle-fee stay in a clean, friendly hotel.”

May 25, 2009 by Perry from Camden,SC
Overall Rating: 7

• Many services in one location.
• Lackluster.

“A boring hotel with lackluster services and a great view.”

Apr 25, 2009 by Sharon from Fort Worth,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• The lobby and the lobby bar are beautiful. The flowers outside (tulips) are wonderful.
• They need to have a ramp (for luggage and wheelchairs) taking you from street level to lobby level.

“I had a great experience at the hotel as
I always do at any omni hotel. I'm not sure what was going on but there were rather large water spots on the floor of my room and all of the hallways.”

Apr 23, 2009 by Sandy from Irving,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• Bell person was extremely helpful with all our luggage.
• There were limited area maps or directions to help us.

“The room was large; the beds were very comfortable, but there was a lot of unused space in the room. Compared to the rest of the room. Two people could not use the bathroom area at the same time.”

Mar 30, 2009 by Nick from Saint Paul,MN
Overall Rating: 8

• History. Close to National Mall in D.C.
• No view of D.C. or monuments. Off beaten path.

“Comfortable, classy, sophisticated, historical, away from the hustle & bustle of D.C.”

Mar 29, 2009 by J from Los Angeles,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• Location very near to metro stop.

“Very courteous staff, was displeased with charge for gym.”

Mar 25, 2009 by Susan from Lomita,CA
Overall Rating: 5

• Great view. One block from Metro. Centrally located.
• Room was not clean. Killed roach in bathroom. Bedspread and carpet had stains.

“It's located centrally, just one block from the Metro and right on the edge of Rock Creek Park. The bed was comfortable. Lovely view of park and bridge from my window. But the rooms were not clean. I killed a roach in the bathroom. Hotel staff graciously moved me to a different room. But in that room, the bedspread and carpet had dirt stains. So I was not happy with the cleanliness of the hotel, but location was great.”

Feb 20, 2009 by Jody from Minneapolis,MN
Overall Rating: 8

• The quality of the hotel, the bed was amazingly comfortable, and the location.
• The small bathroom.

“The Omni Shoreham is a perfect hotel for a visitor to Washington DC. The staff is very friendly, there is a metro station right across the street, and it is close to parks, Dupont Circle, and Georgetown. The room was large, although the bathroom was small and a bit outdated.”

Dec 15, 2008 by David from Princeton,NJ
Overall Rating: 8

• This hotel is very convenient to the Washington, DC Metro line.

“This is a well maintained hotel which is only a short Metro ride from the main Washington sightseeing destinations.”

Dec 8, 2008 by Lindsay from Washington,DC
Overall Rating: 9

• Commitment to Guiding Eyes for the Blind- having black labs in training at the hotel.
• No environmental commitment - really stupid & not with it. No signs asking not to change bed linen every day or any other environmental values.

“Lovely hotel. Needs environmental commitment - saving energy with bed linens, drinking water, etc. The black labs in training as service dogs are a wonderful touch.”

Dec 7, 2008 by from Beaverton,OR
Overall Rating: 9

• Amazing public spaces. Responsive staff.
• Four star in public places; three star in the room. The food in the bar was so so at best.

“Really attractive. A three star room; not a four star. Beautiful public places. The food in the bar wasn't great but the food at Open City Cafe across the street is good and they're open late. Good gym with well-maintained equipment at a cost of $10/day or $18 for your stay.”

Dec 4, 2008 by Joey from Raleigh,NC
Overall Rating: 10

• It' architecture, internal and external.
• No thing, I liked it all.

“In short this hotel left a lasting and memorable impression not only on me but my wife as well.”

Dec 4, 2008 by Nick from Minneapolis,MN
Overall Rating: 9

• Grand old hotel that is very well maintained.
• No vending machines anywhere.

“Beautiful hotel, easy access, restaurants nearby.”

Dec 3, 2008 by Paul from Brookline,MA
Overall Rating: 10

• Spacious rooms, large towels, complimentary breakfasts.

“Non pareil for the price. Excellent restaurant, excellent decor, wonderfully informed and helpful staff and beautiful location.”

Dec 3, 2008 by John from Williamsburg,VA
Overall Rating: 5

• Loction and
  large room.
• Under furnished, lacked adequate heating for size of room and bath.

“I have stayed in the hotel several times over the past 50 years. It has been updated and in spite of its age is quite attractive. Decor is modern, however infrastructure (heating) does not support the star level.”

Nov 19, 2008 by Kirk from Martinsburg,WV
Overall Rating: 8

• Beautiful historic property.
• Chinese protesters banging drums and blaring music at 7:20am.

“Great stay except due to G-20 meeting Chinese president was at nearby Marriott. After a late night, protesters began banging drums and blaring music at 7:20am. We and many other guests were not happy. This was beyond the hotels control. On a normal day this is a great hotel for the price.”

Nov 14, 2008 by Alex from Broken Arrow,OK
Overall Rating: 10

• More than willing to please staff! very comfortable beds, very clean.
• The door to the bathroom made it awkward to get in and out.

“This hotel is convenient to public transportation. There are wonderful restaurants nearby (and in the hotel) and is about a 20 minute walk to the National Cathedral. The hotel has a spacious beautifully-decroated lobby with plenty of staff to see to your needs. I highly recommend this hotel and would love to stay there again!”

Nov 13, 2008 by Josh from Groveland,MA
Overall Rating: 10

• Elegant and impressive.
• Close proximity to rundown section.

“Hotel is very extravagant and luxurious. Hotel staff were helpful, polite, and friendly. I did not utilize any hotel room services. Felt like I was out of my league staying at this hotel as I am not used to such an upscale setting.”

Nov 12, 2008 by R..Miller from New York,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• Elegant, clean, quiet, convenient to restaurants, tourist sites and public transport.

“Wonderful and romantic stay for my anniversary. The room was quiet with a beautiful view of the G.Washington Memorial. We stay in D.C. every year for our anniversary, and this was our finest stay. Elegant, yet simple.”

Nov 6, 2008 by
Overall Rating: 10

• Beutiful hotel with lost of space.

“Great hotel, with lost of history conveniently located close to downtwon. Public transportation is near by.”

Nov 3, 2008 by Francisco
Overall Rating: 7

• Quiet, wide room, close to Metro, perks with frequent guest program.
• Room in parkview area was far away from main building.

“Big hotel, for conventions, business travelers and package trips. Huge lobby and common areas. As it is a high-scale, business oriented hotel, all things inside (food) are a bit overpriced. But it is a nice hotel, rooms are comfortable, in a quiet area of DC, near a park and it is just a few minutes away from downtown Washington by metro.”

Oct 31, 2008 by R.
Overall Rating: 10

• Comfortable, friendly and pretty.
• Nothing.

“There is nothing not to recommend for this hotel.”

Oct 29, 2008 by Billy
Overall Rating: 9

• Very spacious and elegant.
• Bathroom was a little small.

“Very spacious and elegant
highly recommended.”

Oct 23, 2008 by Roger
Overall Rating: 10

• Great location and awesome price.
• Expensive parking.

“Beautiful lobby. The gym is an additional charge but the pool is nice and the gardens a wonderful. It is within walking distance to alot of restaursants.”

Oct 22, 2008 by Krystle
Overall Rating: 10

• The cleaniliness and staff was wonderful.
• Too many people wandering the halls.

“Beautiful entry, perfect location.”

Oct 22, 2008 by gerard
Overall Rating: 10

• The room was spectactular.

“It was a first class hotel.”

Oct 19, 2008 by Christine
Overall Rating: 8

• Nice lobby and outdoor terrace.
• Reception was to call us when room is ready and they never did.

“Pleasant hotel, good size room and
interesting history.”

Oct 14, 2008 by De
Overall Rating: 10

• Hotel is located 1 block from Metro, but as a guest you are surrounded in an elegant, quite cocoon. Well trained staff, elegantly appointed public area.
• The only available parking is valet @ $28 a day. Yes, you can come and go for that one rate, but still quite pricy.

“Very elegant hotel from another era, a quite Island insulated from the hustle and bustle of DC. The public areas were gorgeous and the grounds were immaculately kept as well. Very comfortable room, wonderful, quilted pillow top mattress with great down / feather pillows, roomy bathroom with quality shampoo / loton / ect. Hotel staff was well trained and friendly, all aimed to please
you as a guest. I ask for extra pillows and was treated to huge, down filled pillows as an answer to my request. Food in hotel was a bit pricy as one would expect in a 4 star hotel, but 20 or so Restaurants were with in easy walking distance, conveniently located between Hotel and the Zoo / Woodley Park Metro stop.”

Oct 14, 2008 by Don
Overall Rating: 10

• Service and concierge were excellent.
• Our room was on the small side.

“Excellent and fun .Close to metro.Very convenient to getting around D.C.Fun hotel that is beautiful.Beautiful grounds.Be sure to have one dinner if not all at Robert's.(in hotel)Great location. Very safe area.
Close to outside restaurants too.”

Oct 12, 2008 by sherri
Overall Rating: 10

• Near metro.

“Spectacular room, huge and spacious, luxurious bathroom and walk in closet. One block from metro and good cafe for breakfast across from hotel. I was not familiar with this area in Dc and would stay here again. Lovely!”

Oct 11, 2008 by Bruce
Overall Rating: 9

• Comfortable beds.

“Great Location, very quite at night with very comfortable beds.”

Oct 8, 2008 by john
Overall Rating: 8

• The room was huge.
• Gaudy look to all decor.

“Nice place in a good area. Nice pool area and gym (that you have to pay extra for of course!)ordered a tiny thing of cholcolate ice cream from room service.”

Oct 8, 2008 by Danielle
Overall Rating: 10

• Cleanliness & great staff.

“Wonderful hotel at a great location!”

Oct 7, 2008 by Jackie
Overall Rating: 9

• Friendly staff, generously sized room with view of the manicured grounds and Washington Monument, historic building, very clean.
• One concierge was snooty.

“Not downtown, but easy to get there on the Metro, which is a convenient block away and a very efficient system. Beautiful area, easy walks to the National Zoo and the National Cathedral. Lots of restaurants in the neighborhood if you don't want to eat in the hotel. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.”

Oct 1, 2008 by Isis
Overall Rating: 10

• Everything.

“Beautiful, luxurious and historical. The Omni Shoreham was everything I could have hoped for in upscale lodging in the DC area. The room was immaculate, the bathroom was spacious, and the bed... oh my! I didn't want to get up. There are lots of restaurants and conveniences nearby. The staff was very friendly and eager to help. Overall, it was fantastic.”

Sep 30, 2008 by Stephanie
Overall Rating: 10

• It is a beautiful hotel with excellent amenities.
• There were many things; internet, gym, ect that cost extra.

“The hotel is beautiful with grounds that make you feel peaceful and away from the hustle of the city. It is an excellent place to relax. The beds are very comfy.”

Sep 25, 2008 by Yolanda
Overall Rating: 8

• The room was clean and comfortable.
• The air conditioning system was noisy.

“I've stayed at this hotel previously and enjoyed my stay. It is close to the Metro and the grounds are beautiful. The bed was comfortable. Since I travel to DC frequently to visit with my adult child, at least once every three months, I am happy when I am able to stay at the Omni Shoreham.”

Sep 19, 2008 by Jeffrey
Overall Rating: 9

• The lobby was amazing and very well kept.
• The guest room could have been a bit more up to date.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this hotel. It is a grand old building that it extremely beautiful. I enjoyed the outdoor pool and the attentive hotel staff.”

Sep 18, 2008 by Donna
Overall Rating: 8

• The room was spacious and comfortable.
• We had a leak in our ceiling.

“The Omni is an older hotel, but much effort has been made to make the facility user-friendly and comfortable. Our room could have been a bit cleaner (I dusted off the dresser after I arrived), but the appointments and amenities were top-notch. Very large room, rather small bathroom. The staff was really terrific--very attentive and good-natured. The pool area, which includes a small wading pool and hot tub, and a bar, is quite nice.”

Sep 17, 2008 by Kar
Overall Rating: 8

• Very good location. "Classy", but comfortable.
• Room was located in an attached wing section.

“Great location close to Metro Station. Polished, clean and appealing to international guests. Recommend requesting a room located in the main hotel building, not the Park view wing.”

Sep 17, 2008 by andreas
Overall Rating: 9

• Fantastic location and close to metro nice rooms.
• Connection between lobby and annex.

“This is located in a fantastic area of DC with nice restaurants and a very safe place any time. You are very close to the metro which is a major bonus. Hotel was very clean and the rooms were well maintaned. Staff was very friendly.”

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.”