Susan K.
Yelp
ORIGIN:
Hotel Revival opened in 2018, a true revival of the former hotel that marked this site for nearly four decades -- the Peabody Court Hotel. The 107 room hotel is currently part of the Austin-based New Waterloo hotel management group (https://newwaterloo.com).
LOCATION:
The hotel is situated in the historic community of Mount Vernon, a residential neighborhood once favored by 19th century U.S entrepreneurs and social leaders, including the founder of B & O Railroad, John Garrett and his daughter Mary Elizabeth, a women's rights pioneer. A landscaped park that is adorned with a water fountain, benches, and cafe tables is located across the street.
CONCEPT:
The hotel is designed to make guests feel that 101 West Monument is their own residence, however temporary. The interior design is eclectic, suggesting rooms are composed of sentimental treasures and investments acquired over time.
EXPERIENCE:
I did feel right at home in the Washington Monument facing room, a notion supported by the cheerful and helpful service staff, including Towanda, Florenzo, and Dorion, and thoughtfully added room amenities. For example, the suite has a water kettle, a variety of bagged teas and coffees, and ceramic mugs, as well as a leather bedside tray and decorative wall hook to store items.
A cafe ('Dashery), rooftop restaurant (Topside), and bar (B-Side) can also be found in the fourteen story brick building, making it unnecessary for weary guests to travel far. The rooftop restaurant and ground floor bar have some unique features that in themselves make the hotel a worthy destination (reviews forthcoming).
TIPS:
Rates vary significantly (I'm talking hundreds of dollar variation), with summer being the least expensive time to visit. If your goal is not to escape summertime East coast humidity, summer is a frugal time to arrange a stay.
Monument rooms ensure a view that faces the park and Washington Monument.
The hotel welcomes pets.
The beds are platform style, so the mattresses are without box springs and as a result are on the firmer side.
A rooftop Garden Room is available for private events. I was told by Sarah (Topside hostess) that all employees are invited to a monthly meditation/yoga event in this room!
Some items produced by women and Black-owned businesses are sold in a corner of the lobby.