Sidéwon Andre N.
Yelp
I have mixed emotions about this hotel, but when I really think about my total being right under $500 for a 3 night stay, I can't complain too much....
First things first, WHERE CAN I BUY A BOTTLE OF WATER IN THIS HOTEL!!! I totally understand why the Front desk randomly has bottles of water upon check-in...You won't be able to find ANY while staying as a guest. I went out nearly every night and when I wanted to chug some water to avoid dehydration before bed, there was no water to be found. I found myself scouting water everyday from the café downstairs (when stocked) or from the Front Desk, (when stocked) as well.... Seems like this is a common issue. Perhaps a vending machine?
Also, there are no microwaves ANYWHERE in the hotel and the staff aren't afraid to tell you they don't have one...That let's you know it's frequently asked. Maybe if there is not a way to place one in each room, there could be an area with a pair of microwaves of maybe a set of 3 for the guests??? I had takeout stored in the fridge but had to eat it cold... And what was with the attitude when I asked.
3rd, there is no type of convenient store or area to buy any snack or simple things like that.... This hotel really offered very little. Just being honest... I think Courtyard Marriott got me spoiled with that. They always have an area to buy snacks, microwave something, buy Tylenol, anything. I assumed this hotel would offer that but It doesn't. Just FYI.
The Starbucks at the Hotel is closed but they do offer a café. The lobby is beautiful and the Bellman was always smiling and saying Hello. I point him out because I found the front desk to be quite rude.
Upon Check in, my room was under my friends name. He wanted the points for his card so I understand. I told the front desk clerk 3xs the name. We will just use John Doe for ease. By the 3rd time it finally clicked and after having to call my friend, give a confirmation and show the reservation on my phone she finally found the booking...
Simple mistake, and she could have been there all night. What makes me point this situation out, is I believe she felt a bit embarrassed. She made it seem like I was being difficult checking in under somebody else's name and began to argue with me, that I gave her the name backwards. I told her 3xs John Doe, and she advised I told her the First name was Doe, and last name John....???? She even made an abrupt remark saying, "Sir, that is not what you said!!". Mind you, that was my 1st encounter with the staff when checking in. She gives me a card with the room number written in blue sharpie and tosses it on the desk, and yes...walks away! WELCOME! lol
I was excited about being in DC, but I have to admit, I was like "Damn, who is this girls manager". She just argued with me on why it took HER so long to find my reservation"...
The view from my room was nice and the hotel location is great. Uber Rides were no more than $15-$17 and that was for black. Beds are full so that was a downer and I do think the rooms could be cleaned a bit better. It may be me, as I interned for Disney in College and worked the resorts, but I found lots of dust and crumb accumulation on the nigh stand, and television stand...
Last my friend that came with me was mistakenly charged $750. Not sure how that happened but he is still waiting on his refund. Another Front Desk issue.
Will I stay here again, YES! The price isn't bad, beautiful lobby, and descent rooms but the hotel could perk up the front desk, offer more food variety, open the Starbucks and please...Offer Water!