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1199 Vermont Avenue, Washington, DC

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Average User Rating: 9.0
User Rating Score:9.0
Cleanliness:[9.0] • Staff:[8.5] • Location:[8.5]
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Mar 20, 2008 by Qiang from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 7 User Rating Score: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

  • Family like inn, good.
  • The bed is a litter small for us, two queen-size bed should be best.

“Good room, but the site of TV is not comfortable for watching on sofa or bed. We hope to sleep on a large bed.”

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Mar 19, 2008 by Darren from Ebensburg, PA
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Great Location Great Rooms Great Breakfast.
  • Nothing.

“Great Hotel at a great price! Clean, superb location close to attractions and eateries.”

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Mar 13, 2008 by Carmen from Flushing, NY
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

  • Room with kitchen and living room.
  • TV program they provide can be better.

“Location is good, close to many attractions, room and stuffs are nice.”

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Feb 20, 2008 by Mahlona C. from Wayne, NJ
Overall Rating: 8 User Rating Score: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

  • It's close to the main tourist spots, great breakfast, new rooms.
  • Parking.

“Overall, it was great for the price and I was happy.”

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Jan 14, 2008 by Kelli from Fairbanks, AK
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

  • They Valet park your car for you as well as bring your stuff up to your room for you so you dont have to worry about it!
  • Nothing!

“This hotel was great! The staff was super friendly! My mom and I drove 9 hours to get there and thought we werent going to be able to check into the room till after we did everything we had planned to do that day. However, the front desk staff saw that we needed a nap and checked up into a room at 8am. The staff was super friendly the whole stay and whenever asked for directions, another blanket, or help, they were always helpful and friendly!”

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Jan 7, 2008 by Natalie from Weeki Wachee, FL
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

  • The staff was awesome!
  • They changed their nightly reception offerings.

“The Residence Inn always exceeds expectations, and the staff at this hotel would be hard to beat. Ana in the kitchen, Ted (Operations Manager), bellmen, valets-all went out of their way to be accommodating and gracious.”

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Dec 26, 2007 by Chuck from Johnstown, PA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

  • Large room, very clean and amenities to make a relaxing stat.
  • Lobby is very small and not inventing.

“We found our stay to be a very pleasant. Our suite was large, very clean with a pleasant environment. Hotel is within walking distance to the major dc sites. Our only interaction with staff other than checking in and out was a very pleasant experience, with the receptionist going out of her way to accommodate our request and answer questions. We would stay here again.”

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Dec 19, 2007 by Tohmai from Washington, DC
Overall Rating: 3 User Rating Score: 3
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

  • I liked the large rooms.
  • I didn't like the fact that I was not given the wake up call that I requested.

“I loss money. I wish I would've stayed at another hotel. I loss a contract because I did not wake up on time. I did not wake up on time because I was not given the wake up call that I requested the night before. It was bad enough that I had to wait 30 minutes to check in because the system was down. With the service I received, this was definitely a 2 star hotel.”

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Dec 14, 2007 by Tyrone from Brooklyn, NY
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • The luxury of the rooms and the staff was very accommodating.
  • There was nothing at all that I disliked about my stay or the hotel.

“I found my stay at the residence hotel very comfortable and relaxing. From the staff to the rooms.”

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Dec 13, 2007 by John from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 1 User Rating Score: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[2] • Location:[2]

  • Nothing.
  • Run by idiots.

“The hotel charged me separately for my stay a double billing. When I brought this to their attention, they said it would go away, that it was just a hold on the account. It wasn't. It showed up within in a day as a full completed charge. When I brought this to their attention, they said they would fix it, instead they charged me again. Two charges which should never have occurred.”

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Dec 5, 2007 by Monica from Wappingers Falls, NY
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Staff, location, it was great!
  • Heating was funky.

“Location was great, front desk guy was very helpful.”

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Nov 29, 2007 by Jing from Toronto, ON CA
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Good value.
  • I cannot extend my stay for an extra night at a reasonable rate.

“I got what I expected. I was trying to push further. I asked to extend one more night. They did not honor the same rate.”

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Nov 27, 2007 by Drao from Johnston, IA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

  • It is a nice residence Inn with lots of features. Good for a family.
  • The room where I stayed has only one queen bed. It was better if there were two.

“The hotel is located just a couple of blocks from White house and near to a good number of restaurants. Rooms were clean and the staffs were very courteous and helpful. Our check in time was 4.00 pm but we were able to check in at 12.00 pm. The staffs were very courteous and friendly. The only concern we had was, there was only one queen bed. But there was also a pull on bed/sofa. Internet connection was available free for 15 minutes. Overall the hotel good.”

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Nov 24, 2007 by Pg from Milpitas, CA
Overall Rating: 8 User Rating Score: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

  • Location, cleanliness, and room facilities.
  • No wireless internet, paid parking.

“Overall an excellent hotel, good location minutes from union station. Rooms were clean and well maintained, each room had kitchen and was properly stocked with utensils etc. Rooms were tastefully decorated. However internet was not wireless but was wired causing little discomfort and parking though was paid, I feel at this star rating parking should be free or little cheaper. Over all a great experience.”

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Nov 23, 2007 by Mike from Winchester, MA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

  • Excellent value, big room, nice breakfast.
  • Confusing internet connection and worn carpet.

“Convenient location, good staff and huge room. Breakfast was extensive and quite good as well. Hard to beat.”

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Nov 19, 2007 by Tracy from Pilgrim Gardens, PA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

  • The rooms were large and I enjoyed the decor.
  • The ice machine in my room did not work and there were not any in the hall.

“The hotels location was great. The rooms have a full kitchen. With CVS right next door, it makes it very easy to buy food to make your own meals. The breakfast buffet that was included with the room was excellent. It had a huge selection and the room seemed to be recently renovated. The hotel was very homey! We did not want to leave!”

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Oct 28, 2007 by Stephen from Sanfrancisco, CA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

  • Kitchen area, coffee, location.
  • The fold out couch. Room above alley was noisy in a.m.

“Comfortable sized room with a big useful kitchen area. Walking distance to metro and all the sights. I would stay there again.”

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Oct 2, 2007 by Keeley from Cordova, TN
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

  • Room decor was clean and modern.
  • Complimentary breakfast did not have fresh fruit.

“I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this hotel for both comfort and modern amenities. I'd definitely stay there again!”

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Sep 27, 2007 by Earl from Newport News, VA
Overall Rating: 3 User Rating Score: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

  • Large room.
  • Very noisy air conditioner.

“Great location for visiting all Smithsonian Museum and other Washington DC sites.”

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Sep 13, 2007 by Tracy from Durham, NC
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

  • I loved the spacious room.
  • Parking was a bit of a challenge.

“Beautiful hotel in the middle of downtown and central to everything.”

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Sep 13, 2007 by Tim from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

  • The beds are wonderful.
  • Nothing.

“Clean friendly with a very competent staff. Upon arriving at 2 in the morning from a delayed air flight from Chicago to DC. The night manager while dealing with some booking inquiries from another traveler saw me. He recognized that I already had a room booked and asked me if I were the same person. In a manner of seconds he had pulled my room key and had me sign on the dotted line. All while still attending the other customer. I was in my hotel room in a matter of minutes. Excellent service.”

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Sep 12, 2007 by R from Roanoke, VA
Overall Rating: 7 User Rating Score: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[5] • Location:[6]

  • Location and amenities.
  • Some front end staff were unfriendly, lazy.

“Good hotel and good location.”

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Sep 11, 2007 by Lisa from Exton, PA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

  • The staff was courteous and knowledgeable. The room was clean and comfortable.
  • We had to ask for towels two of the nights during our stay.

“The staff was attentive and knowledgeable. The room was updated, clean and quiet. The free breakfast was great. There was a variety of food to choose from. This hotel is in a good location. It is within walking distance to many attractions and the metro. There is a fee for the valet parking. Whenever I needed the car, it was waiting for me. I would recommend this hotel. It was a great value.”

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Sep 6, 2007 by Dc F. from Mechanicsville, VA
Overall Rating: 8 User Rating Score: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

  • Good location, breakfast included.
  • No pool or parking.

“The Residence Inn is in a good location, just 3 blocks from the McPherson square metro stop on the blue/orange lines, on a quiet stretch of Vermont ave. Rare for a city hotel, a pretty robust continental breakfast is included, but get there early, as seats and selection go fast. The room was spacious and clean. The mattress was fair, the linens were good quality. Overall a good, economical choice in the city.”

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Sep 4, 2007 by Helen from Middletown, NY
Overall Rating: 8 User Rating Score: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

  • You feel like home.
  • None.

“I like the hotel and the convenience of the location. We surely come again.”

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Aug 21, 2007 by David from Arlington, VA
Overall Rating: 6 User Rating Score: 6
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

  • Very responsive front desk; very nice breakfast.
  • Noisy A/C; could hear next door room residents; street noise.

“If you can get a room on the Vermont Ave side of this hotel, it's a very attractive place with nice beds and comforts and friendly staff. The 14th St side rooms should be avoided at all costs. Also, check out the A/C system; my room's system hummed loudly.”

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Aug 15, 2007 by Tong from Ithaca, NY
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • The location is perfect.
  • Nothing is bad.

“I would like to stay there again.”

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Aug 15, 2007 by Tao from Bloomington, IN
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

  • The space is very large.
  • The breakfast should provide more fruit.

“Very good, comfortable.”

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Jul 25, 2007 by Tom from Alexandria, VA
Overall Rating: 8 User Rating Score: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

  • Central location in DC.
  • Neighborhood at night, need to take a taxi.

“Great overall value.”

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Jul 12, 2007 by Matt from Los Angeles, CA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

  • Close to everything in Downtown DC.
  • The first room I was assigned was dirty.

“Very nice front desk staff. Great location with 24 hour CVS.”

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Jul 9, 2007 by Poonkundran from Harrisburg, PA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

  • Good one.
  • Parking is expensive.

“Good hotel for Washington sightseeing. You can walk from the place. Great hotel. Good breakfast.”

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Jul 8, 2007 by Dustin from Cottage Grove, WI
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Complimentary real breakfast and dinner! Location is also wonderful!
  • Nothing, it was great!

“M-W they have complimentary dinners which are much better than some may expect. Also the breakfasts are complete with scrambled eggs, sausage patties, flour tortilla, homemade waffles, and much more! I was a traveler on a budget, and this hotel was 110% perfect for me. Also the free computer use in the business area was great and the location could not be beat for walking to the Mall.”

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Jul 8, 2007 by M~~ from Durham, NC
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • In-room kitchen.
  • Complimentary dinners were served up to 6.30pm and not later.

“Great location. Spacious, well furnished and clean rooms, with a fully equipped kitchen. Great room service.”

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Jul 6, 2007 by Paresh from Sharon, MA
Overall Rating: 6 User Rating Score: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

  • Good within the price selected, convenient location, pretty good staff.
  • The Valet parking was pretty pricy and a bit weird.

“Great place to stay if your demands are not too many. Convenient to most locations down time. Lack of concierge or staff knowledgeable of surrounding tourist area can be improved upon. Valet parking is something they can definitely work upon. Even if I park my car at 11:45 PM, I would still end up having to pay for the whole day and that too $20 a day. As against $12 per day just one block away. The folks in the dining room were really cool. They took good care of my family requirements; however their dinner is pretty pathetic. But all in all pretty good experience.”

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Jul 6, 2007 by Bill from Manchester, PA
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • It had a lot or room and all the amenities we needed.
  • Nothing.

“Excellent.”

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Jun 28, 2007 by Gregory from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

  • Breakfast was good, location was convenient, room was attractive and pleasant.
  • Vending machine was not stocked; someone took coffeepot out of room.

“I would readily recommend this hotel. Inexpensive, great location, pleasant and attractive rooms with many conveniences (iron, fully equipped kitchen, etc.), excellent continental breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, and attractive lobby.”

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Jun 22, 2007 by Dustin from Seminole, FL
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

  • Friendly staff super clean< big rooms.
  • One night it took about an hour to get a roll away.

“This hotel was great, the staff was great, the morning breakfast was awesome (eggs bacon oatmeal bagels English muffins juices waffles) the room was very big; the view of the hotel is 14th St witch was just cool for me to have a view of a city from the 10th floor.”

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Jun 2, 2007 by Jc from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 8 User Rating Score: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

  • The room was really spacious.
  • The complimentary hot buffet area was too small to accommodate all the hotel guests.

“The hotel is an all suite hotel with spacious rooms. The hotel was recently renovated within the last year, so all the rooms look new. Each room has only one queen size bed, and a queen size sofa bed. The bathroom amenities were from Bath and Body Works, which is a first for me and nice.”

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May 30, 2007 by My from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 8 User Rating Score: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

  • Nice room, comfortable, good kitchen & bathroom facilities, great location, efficient.
  • Breakfast was worst than other Marriot Courtyard chain's, especially bad on Sundays. Elevator wait was terrible everyday.

“The standard rate was a little overpriced. Recommended hotel.”

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May 28, 2007 by Chris from Fredericksburg, VA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

  • Large clean rooms; great breakfast.
  • A couple of miles from attractions.

“Good deal on a downtown hotel. Large clean rooms, great breakfast, managers meal m-the. Would love to stay there again!”

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May 22, 2007 by Linda K. from Pierre, SD
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Lovely place. Brand new. Kitchenette in room. Shopping and metro near by. Sites within walking distance.
  • That I could not stay longer!

“The Residence Inn was very nice. Close to attractions, close to metro, kitchen in room (fully stocked with dishes, pans, and even dishwasher with soap) lovely buffet breakfast and some evening meals free). Staff excellent with all requests. Grocery store nearby, or staff would get your shopping list for only the charge of list.”

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May 20, 2007 by Luis from Miami Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 8 User Rating Score: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

  • Convenient location for me.
  • Room crowded although had kitchen, poor fitness center.

“The hotel is conveniently located to a lot of places including nice restaurants, bars and a whole foods store and has a nice kitchen set up with a refrigerator, microwave and stove. This is perfect for people who stay a while and like to buy their own food for diet or health reasons. However the kitchen takes up physical and visual space making the room feel tight. They have a complimentary breakfast which was edible. The staff is nice and courteous. Free internet was a nice bonus.”

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May 14, 2007 by Garry from Bountiful, UT
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

  • The front desk staff were friendly and helpful.

“I thought this was an outstanding experience. I was very surprised at how helpful and friendly everyone at this hotel seemed to be. The front desk staff were outstanding.”

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May 2, 2007 by Matt from Burlington, NJ
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

  • The continental breakfast was delicious and the room was huge!
  • Lack of free parking. Valet service required on weekdays.

“Luxurious room. Kitchen filled with flatware, pots, pans, utensils. Very nice lounge area in the room. Serviceable channel selection. I'd definitely come again.”

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Apr 30, 2007 by David from Richmond, CA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

  • Great location, good sized rooms, free breakfast was great.
  • Parking was very difficult.

“I think at a 2.5 star level this room is fantastic. Although I think this hotel could easily be a 3 star, I think it should stay at the 2.5 level.”

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Apr 26, 2007 by Christopher from St Petersburg, FL
Overall Rating: 10 User Rating Score: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • This hotel had a bit of old world charm, and the staff was attentive.
  • The business center did not have a/c and the key card didn¿t work.

“A good bet to stay, only 3 blocks to metro, and only 6 blocks from back of white house. Upscale area around hotel with 24 hour drug/store under hotel.”

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Apr 26, 2007 by Iris from Centreville, VA
Overall Rating: 1 User Rating Score: 1
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[1] • Location:[9]

  • Great location.
  • The staff was very rude.

“The staff killed the hotel. The receptionist was rude to us - had friends hanging at the lobby, with whom she was chatting while checking us in. At departure, my friend waiting for 35 minutes to get his car while other people were getting theirs.”

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Apr 13, 2007 by Sharon from Brighton, MA
Overall Rating: 9 User Rating Score: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

  • There's subway close by.
  • Subway requires transfer to go to down town. Not walking distance (20 min).

“Staff told us only 10 minute to go to down town, theater area. Took us a good 20-25 minutes instead. The room's nice but general public area there's no sitting area but that's okay be our studio suite has sofa and it feels comfortable. Great shampoo, lotion (bath and body works). The breakfast was excellent. 3 waffle maker machines.”

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Apr 13, 2007 by Sean from Cincinnati, OH
Overall Rating: 7 User Rating Score: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

  • Close to white house.
  • No free parking.

“Fully equipment of appliance, good for family traveling, hard to find a parking lot around the hotel.”

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Apr 5, 2007 by Chunying from Rego Park, NY
Overall Rating: 6 User Rating Score: 6
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[1] • Location:[9]

  • The bathroom is clean, we have a small kitchen, and the breakfast is good.
  • The room is so small; we have 2 adults and 2 children, but only 1 queen size bed in it, no extra room for adding another bed.

“I booked 2 nights, but I only stay one night, because we have only one bed for 2 adults and 2 children. I was told that they can add another bed for us, but until 9:00 pm, still nobody comes to send it. When I ask the front desk again, I was told that our room is too small for another bed; they have to call security guy come to check it. Yes, the room is really small.”

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