PROS: The hotel is conveniently located near GW University, the White House and three Metro stations. My room and bed were comfortable and the room was very quiet. The minibar was actually affordable, though there was no ice machine on the floor so I had to do without. (I was later told the machine is in the basement, though room service will deliver it.) CONS: No TV guide in the room, and as such I could not find the Weather Channel or Accuweather. The bathtub drained slowly, leaving a soapy puddle behind. Also, the room did not have enough light for my taste. The halls, also, were too dark. My biggest complaint is with those silly slotted doors over the main door. As far as I know they could not be locked and they made it impossible to use the peephole, which is a safety hazard considering anyone could walk in and the front desk would not see them. (The front desk is in a separate room from the lobby and has no view of the front door.) Finally, the bar closed at 10:30pm on Saturday night, making it a challenge if you wanted a nightcap after an evening out. Overall, the hotel is worth the price paid. The restaurant served very good food and the service was quite attentive. I would recommend this based on the comfort, location and value for the price paid. read more

Gorgeous room, great location, F- for Accessibility. I wrote a letter, as did all my colleagues. To enter and exit the building you have to go through a back alley, and the hotel laundry facilities. They also do not have any rooms with accessibility features. Will not return, am warning my friends... read more

I am only reviewing the bar area. Not terribly impressive. We went here in an ever broadening search for good happy hour locales. This is not it. The chairs are comfortable, but the atmosphere is stuffy. All beers (Sam Adams quality) cost $6. The mixed drinks were more--but patrons were given a very generous amount of alcohol. We were the only ones who wandered in off the street on this Tuesday night. There was one person sitting at the bar who seemed to be a hotel guest. The bartender was apparently too busy to come to our table to take our drink order, so we had to go to the bar to order our $6 happy hour bottles of beer. Classy. read more

When I am in the District this hotel is my of choice to stay at. The location is great as its within walking distance to Whitehouse and monuments and the metro is just a short walk away. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. I love the decor and unique art and fabrics throughout the hotel. The rooms are very tasteful and the suites are very spacious. The only thing I would like to see is microwaves put in the suites. :) I love this hotel! read more

Perfect location, very kind staff. The only issue I had was that my key would not work on several occasions and only on the night before I was to check out did they realize it was due to a low battery in the fob system which was a bit frustrating. Other than that, lovely stay and kind folks. read more

Excellent DC hotel in a great location. Nice rooms. Very helpful staff. Nothing about the hotel is canned or corporate. During my stay they accommodated any extra requests quickly and courteously . An example of the Not-the-Marriott difference is that each room has a small fridge containing the mini-bar stuff but there's nothing stopping you from storing your own snacks inside and there is even a sign that says, basically, 'Give us a call if you want us to clear out the mini-bar stuff for you.' The in-room internet was free and hassle-free. Bed was extremely comfortable with nice bedding. Reception staff and doormen were excellent. Also they have a very good restaurant and the crab cakes deserve their fine reputation. The exercise room in the basement is small and has only cardio machines but they are new and everything is in good working order. Small quibbles are tiny elevators, a ceiling fan that was running the wrong direction for cooling, over-mirror lighting in the bathroom which provided great illumination but also a lot of heat, and a slightly noisy air conditioning unit. If you're a fan of historic hotels with modern amenities and a few idiosyncrasies, then the Lombardy is the place for you. read more

This is a romantic, sweet hotel. The details are great: unique furniture, comfy bed, waffle weave robes, complimentary shoe-shine, q-tips, cotton pads, coconut scented soap & shampoo. The bed was comfy, the curtains almost blocked out all the light, and you can't hear any of the other guests. We were in room 313 at the back of the hotel, which gave us complete privacy. Not having access to food and a bar can impinge on the romantic flow. If you need to order food, make sure you order before 9:30 pm. The bar closes at varying times, usually around 10:30. The neighborhood does not have restaurants that are obviously accessible (maybe locals can find the restaurants). We all know that bubble baths add to romance. If you're planning on taking a bubble bath after you shower, note that the tub takes a while to drain. You may not get to your bubble bath if the romance is going strong. Overall, the hotel is lovely. Just order in early and skip the bubble bath. read more

A decent hotel in DC to be sure. What I liked: it was quiet (very quiet) although being on the 10th floor may have been a factor. The bed was unbelievably comfortable and I slept like a rock the two nights I was there. The room was clean and nicely appointed and had a small kitchenette with a bistro table which I didn't use but was rather nice nonetheless. The staff were attentive enough although I didn't really interact with them except during check-in and check-out. There does seem to be an unusually high number of doormen given the small size of this hotel. What I disliked: the shower didn't really work well and the knob that diverts water to the shower head vs tub spigot was broken. Fortunately, water only came out of the shower head and I had no intention to take a bath so that wasn't a big deal. There was one elevator (although a second one is being added) which means there were sometimes long waits for a ride up/down. It's also only a few blocks from the Farragut West Metro stop which makes hopping on and off the Metro relatively easy. Bottom line: I would stay there again. read more

Good: free wifi, clean, comfy bed, great staff, great restaurant (waiter, Mohammed was great), very cool little lounge, large bathroom, windows that open, decent gym, reasonably priced (~$300 for 3 nights) Bad: no vent in the bathroom (there was water dripping from the ceiling after showers), TV was on the smaller side (32 in?) and only had one HBO/movie channel, the channel guide in their info book was out of date (missing/extra channels) and there was no TV guide channel, no outlets near bed. The lack of vent (it made the whole room steamy...and not in the cute, romantic way) and TV issues were both enough to drop a star. read more

Let me preface this review with I'm a 21 year-old female who was traveling to DC by myself. I was staying in DC for a convention, and the official convention hotels were all out of my price range, so I decided to venture out on my own to find something cheaper that was still in the city and not too far away. This hotel was exactly what I was looking for. I arrived at the hotel at 11AM and even though check-in was not until much later, they were able to get me into a room immediately. The room was spacious with two double beds, a sitting room, kitchenette, makeup stand, and a decent sized bathroom. I never had any problems with noise, mess, elevators or anything. Everything was in perfect working order while I was staying there (4 nights). The room comes with chips, cookies, and other goodies you can purchase, a fully stocked minifridge, and a complimentary robe to wear while you stay (can be purchased if you want to keep it). My flight out on my last day wasn't until 9PM and they locked my luggage in storage at no cost. I can't comment on the maid service as I kept the do not disturb sign on my door throughout my stay, however I was asked multiple times by staff members if I needed anything for my room. The location is convenient (3 blocks from Farragut West metro), there are restaurants nearby, and GWU is within walking distance. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. My room was clean, I felt safe, and nobody bothered me. :) read more

The bellmen and reception workers were all very nice and answered all my questions patiently. The room is very nice, a good size and very clean. Be sure to go to the restaurant and get the crab cakes! They were the best I've had! I sat at the bar/lounge which is separate from the restaurant. The bartender was phenomenal!! If I'm ever in DC again I'm definitely staying here! read more

Clean, friendly, reasonably priced, courteous and attentive staff. Great location. I would highly recommended this hotel. We didn't get to try the food while we were here. read more

I had a nice weekend stay here last month. Easy to find and access, great staff (really--phenomenal staff), good location. Massive room for the price, and the bed was very comfy. It's an historic hotel, so perhaps weird room layout is to be expected, but the peephole in the front door was positioned so that you could look straight through into the bathroom. Someone had stuffed the peephole with toilet paper, which kind of grossed me out. read more

I spent a good amount of time researching hotels in Washington DC, I wanted to be in the city as I had no plans on doing too much driving. A hotel centrally located around the Georgetown area, and Smithsonian museums. And more importantly a nice hotel with a reasonable price, in a safe neighborhood. We felt safe walking around the neighborhood and found a nice place to eat dinner a few blocks away. The Hotel Lombardy fit the bill for all of our requirements. As soon as we pulled up and got out of the car, someone was standing there to help us unload our bags. We walked up the stairs and into the lobby. It was small with a nice decore, a couple of small lounge areas with comfortable looking chairs and sofas. Up a few more stairs and to the left was the counter, in its own little side room. The staff was super friendly and fast to check us in. Our room had a tiny little foyer when you walked in a cute touch. Than through another door to the room, . It was small and cozy, as to be expected for a hotel in a city. Everything was clean and in good functioning order. The window looked out onto the neighboring office building, again something to expect with a room in the city, the neighboring building was a good distance away, but the view was still nothing spectacular. Our bathroom was nice, with a large bathtub. We called the front desk to request a bucket of ice, and it came in a very timely fashion. One thing to note is there was no iron in the room, there was a note in the hotel information book about calling the front desk to request one. I am sure it would have been there very quickly, the staff really seemed to be on top of things. The hotel has valet parking, and the valets were quick to retrieve our car. By the time we completed checkout it was already waiting out front, and again and again the valet helped us load our bags into the trunk. Overall this hotel was very nice and reasonably priced. This cute boutique DC hotel has a classic feel to it with all the modern amenities that you come to expect. read more

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Great location and a super cute hotel. I used to think this place was a really old and stuffy hotel every time I passed by it. We were meeting friends on 17th and G and found a deal on hotels.com...perfect location for us! The halls are cute with random antique-y looking furniture and shutter doors. The rooms are reasonably sized and clean (I think we got a superior king). The bathroom is stocked with fun bath and body works soaps and shampoos. Two thumbs up. One thing you should know is that they lock the door after a certain hour (we got back around 1am or so) and you have to buzz in...your key won't work. Odd, but it's good to know they aren't just letting anyone in. Also, the elevators are itty bitty if you're traveling with suitcases... read more

It's very centrally located, close to the Withe House. The room was very clean, spacious and had a good bed. I really loved the ambiance and decor! we had some problems with our reservation. We bought a package that included Sunday brunch. A week before coming to the hotel, we got a call from one of reservations manager to sort out some confusion in our reservation. She assured us that we would have no problems. But when we got to the hotel a receptionist told us that the brunch was not included in the package, we protested and he was very rude. This receptionist was extremely disrespectful and dismissive, is name is Milan. In the next morning we spoke with the manager who was extremely helpful and apologetic. He solved the problem very quickly and saved our stay in the hotel! This hotel is a very good choice to stay in DC! I recommend! read more

We had a room with two beds on the second floor. Exterior, entrance, lobby and staff were very nice and helpful. We did not try the food. The elevator was dirty, with some sort of splatter all over the button board. Beds were comfy. The door knob was very difficult to turn. The windows would not open, not even one inch. Exhaust fan in the bathroom was either not working or wildly underpowered and the drain in the tub was very slow. Air conditioning was also either not working, or in need of repair; it would not get the room below 76 degrees even after many hours running. The room was dark and depressing in general, looking like early 1900's painted over with many coats. Maybe some people think that is quaint, but not my cup of tea. Outside the window a crew was very loudly taking down a stockade fence around what appears to be a banquet hall garden, with hammers, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The price was fairly high, and even though this is a pricy neighborhood I felt the value was low. Would definitely not recommend to anyone. read more

Stayed for 3 nights/4 days. Flawless check-in/check-out, reservation was in perfect order. Deluxe double room was clean, bright, well-stocked and fresh. Great shower! Small fitness room with a couple treadmills and same for the elliptical. No pool. Staff was pleasant and attentive. Breakfast averaged $35-$45 for 2. Room service was delicious, warm and served within 30 mins on the weeknights we were there. Stayed on the 5th floor with a view of the building next door and the AC package units at eye level, but for an urban hotel what do you want? Local to GWU, and a nice walk to the White House straight down Pennsylvania Ave. Would definitely recommend! read more

Ac barely worked and it was 100 degrees outside.cable TV didn't work so didn't spend much time in room ..our room was in front of hotel so heard ambulance and police sirens all night. Room was clean. Shower very small. Good value for being downtown though. Staff was pleasant. 46 to valet park each day..but downtown is all expensive in dc. read more

Such a great little hotel. Every staff member I encountered was so friendly. Very convenient location.

I love this hotel. My husband and I like to stay here a couple of times a year when we attend hockey games or the Kennedy Center. The location is perfect. The staff is efficient and polite. We have always been able to park right in front of the hotel for a nominal fee. The hotel is not fancy but it's not a typical chain hotel either. I think it's really charming and perfect for us. read more

It has been three years since I last stayed at the Lombardy, and I still love this hidden gem in the center of Washington. So close to the Metro, the White House, the Mall... And the staff is so attentive. Okay, there was no wireless on my floor, but that just provided an excuse to visit the wonderful bar. And all but one elevator was under construction...but I did get a ride on the last human-operated elevator in the DC area before the Lombardy, too, goes automatic. It is a boutique hotel...don't expect all the modcoms that the four star chains offer. Do expect a comfortable (even luxurious) room in a beautiful, registered historic building with an extremely professional staff in a lovely, downtown DC neighborhood, Will I stay again? Can't fathom any other option. read more

We highly recommend Hotel Lombardy! From the minute we arrived the doormen were kind and welcoming. In fact every one of the doormen are friendly and attentive, always welcoming us home. The hotel has an old world historical feel...and right next door to James Monroe's home. The location is great, just blocks from the Farragut West metro station. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return! read more

It would be better to stay at a super 8 than to stay here. They had no respect and incompetent customer service. The bellhoppers had more respect than the front desk supervisor. My fiancé booked my hotel from overseas while serving the military for my birthday and they said he could not pay over the phone and because he wasn't there, they couldn't take his money. Had NO respect to people serving this country. Then they had the audacity to to charge me a $200 authorization fee for the hotel and told me to call my bank to get the money back. The hotel had no lighting, no microwave, and overpriced everything! Only stay here if you enjoy getting hustled. read more

I have stayed here many times in the past four years. The hotel is across the street from GW. It is conveniently located near the White House, the Foggy Bottom metro and Georgetown shopping. I prefer the slightly more expensive Lombardy over my second best State Plaza hotel, which is owned by the same co. The Lombardy lacks their own parking garage, but, they do offer off site valet parking. The Lombardy has great character including original manually operated elevators. This could be a disadvantage during the busy period although it never bothered me. The entrance to all rooms have extra shutter doors. The rooms are quite nice, much smaller than the State Plaza. read more

The bar at Hotel Lombardy is one of my favorite "secret" places in DC to take locals because my friends don't know about it and it is stylized and gorgeous, like stepping back in time. The bartender is wonderful and you cannot beat the atmosphere. read more

Where do we begin? We showed up and we're greeted with a door hop, and a really nice check in process. The room was very nice however, the toilet in our room frequently would not flush unless we opened the back the of the toilet and reset the water. We did not experience loud noise that we read about in other reviews. The Venetian bar/lounge in the hotel was a poor experience. We were sat and greeted and asked to present our vaccine card given to us at check in, so we did. Literally within 5 seconds another waiter approached us and aggressively said, "alright ladies- show me your ID and vaccine ID- and do not remove your mask until you have a drink". Confused a little by needing to show an ID considering we did not order alcohol, but we still showed the second guy anyway. For the record, two men walked in with no masks and were never asked to present this information, nor asked to put their masks back on before being served. This is where it takes an even weirder turn. Both my girlfriend and I decided on the chicken sandwich, so the first waiter went to the second aggressive waiter and gave him our order. From across the room, we heard him make a snide comment that it's a boring choice, he KNEW we heard so he then approached us directly to tell us our order in fact WAS boring and tried pressuring us into ordering burgers??! We found ourselves stumbling over our words trying to explain to him why we wanted what we wanted. It was a bizarre experience to say the least!! Moving on to a more positive experience, breakfast with different waitstaff was phenomenal with delicious food and great service. I have no other complaints beyond the experience in the Venetian Room read more

It was so not worth the price at all! I stayed in a super 8 the night before that was much more comfortable. The bed felt so horrible. All of it. The mattress was a brick and the pillows were so uncomfortable and cheap. There was no comfort in that room at all. I tossed and turned all night, I could hear everything going on in every room. Eventually I had to get up and put in earplugs. Not to mention our air conditioning never worked. It said the room was 65 degrees but there was no way, I woke up drenched in sweat and my coconut oil never turned solid so I knew that was complete shit. I have been road tripping for the last 2 weeks, staying in 2 star hotels to 5 star hotels and this has by far been the worst. The location was good but that's it. read more

I was in town for a wedding and had the fortune of staying at this amazing hotel for 4 lovely days. The staff was amazing and always helpful and friendly. I missed my flight and had to stay another night and was shocked at how inexpensive such a beautiful hotel was. I had no problems getting another room for another night. I can't say enough good things about this amazing hotel! Book with them!!! read more

I booked a room here through hotels.com recently, and the site somehow managed to book me three times instead of one. Hotel Lombardy's staff was very patient and helpful with trying to get it resolved. (Hotels.com, on the other hand, was miserable to deal with, but that's for another review.) The room was also very comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay here again if I'm in the area. read more

This beautiful historic hotel gave me a great rate for a room with two queen sized beds. The room included an separate space with a small table sink, refrigerator, and counter top. I came in for a quick visit with my daughters to visit Howard University and being situated close to the Foggy Bottom subway stop helped us get where we wanted to go in a jiffy. We had lunch at the restaurant at the hotel and my daughters loved the chicken pot pie and the French onion soup. I will definitely stay again. read more

We decided to have a stay-cation one night over Labor Day weekend and chose Hotel Lombardy. What I liked most was that it's not a typical hotel. It has this very vintage feel to it while still maintaining an air of luxury. It had a lot of character. The Venetian lounge downstairs was also really nice, we had a glass of wine after coming back from dinner, basically had the place to ourselves. The bartender was very accommodating as well. Front desk staff was helpful, rooms were nice, bed was comfy, all the usual. One glaring problem for me was the noise level between floors. Every morning in my apartment, I wake up to the sound of my neighbors footsteps above my head. I shouldn't have to experience that in a hotel, too. If the person was jumping around or dropping things, sure that's natural to hear. Not every single footstep. I know the building is old but footsteps at 6 AM really irked me. Solution is you ever go, book on the top floor. read more

I just spent the last five days in DC traveling with my mother and we stayed here at Hotel Lombardy, after researching many DC area hotels. We absolutely loved the hotel from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. This hotel has the most friendly staff I have ever experienced, and that's hard to come by! We were originally only staying 3 nights, but due to inclement weather our flight home was canceled and at 8:30pm we returned to Lombardy and asked for a room for one extra night--when the concierge heard our story she was very accommodating. She gave us an even bigger room than the one we had, and a great rate for the extra night, so we could "relax", how amazing is that? The decor of the hotel is truly unique, and I loved how clean it was, as well as how comfortable the beds and pillows were. I typically need to sleep on a tempurpedic pillow and have some back/neck problems, so staying at a hotel is usually hit or miss for me...but these beds were great, and I woke up well-rested. :) It is a small hotel, but we enjoyed that aspect of it. Sometimes it gets monotonous to stay at a chain hotel. Lombardy has a European flair to it, which is quaint. Location: Best, I think. We were close (within 5-10 min walking distance) to 3 Metro stops (Farragaut West, North, and Foggy Bottom), and the area is also very safe and clean. Street noise level is minimum, and there are a bunch of grab-and-go places to get breakfast nearby (Breadline, Au Bon Pain, Starbucks, etc.) The hotel is also very close to M Street Georgetown, where all the shops and restaurants are. This was a HUGE plus. The walk there was only about 10 or so minutes, and there are even more breakfast/lunch/dinner places there (if you are looking to eat during your stay and want to be near the hotel). If you are up for a bit longer walk, it wouldn't be too far to walk to Dupont Circle, or even downtown to the memorials. Another plus, the hotel is about 5 min from the White House. So close! I would highly recommend staying at this hotel if you are planning a trip to DC, it is far better than the downtown area. Quite a gem! Enjoy! :) read more

I was really excited about staying at this hotel, as it seemed really charming from its website, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed. The hotel held none of the charm I expected and it was NOISY! As it is an older hotel I didn't expect perfection, but it was quite difficult to sleep comfortably as the in room heater made this unholy racket all through the night. In addition, we were next to the elevator which did nothing to aid with the noise issue. That said, the hotel's service was really good. We ordered room service twice, and each time the meal came within 20-30 minutes. The desk staff and the valet were quitte attentive and very helpful. When we received the bill, there was an extra hundred dollars tacked on, but the desk staff rectified the matter without issue. The room itself wasn't very big, but there was a nice little sitting area with a kitchenette that was a nice touch. I would recommend this hotel if your activities bring you to the immediate area and you're not looking for anything too too fancy. read more

Me and my boyfriend were staying at the hotel and we decided to go to the happy hour they had at the bar...we were spending our vacations there and were planning on having a good time...it did not happen because of Nathan the bartender. He was completely disrespectful and rude. We ordered two wines for $7 each and he charged us $30! when we asked him why he just turned his back at us. After that we asked him for some snacks and he just used a dirty plate he had at the bar, put them there and give it to us. We just left the place, terrible service and I'm not planning on going back there. read more

Walking in the hotel is like walking into an older apartment building. Beautiful, warm nothing at all like a chain. The small elevators, brass work and vintage patterns added to the Lombardys charm. The halls didn't have that twilight zone tunnel feel. In fact every room has a wooden shutter door covering the rooms security door which again makes it look more like home than a hotel. The rooms aren't too much different from the suites. Both are wonderful. Sitting area, the bedroom with a fabulous bed and enough pillows the princess would be in no danger of losing sleep over the pea. Televisions in both bedroom and sitting room. Well stocked kitchenette suites have a table and chair and the rooms lack a microwave. Make up table and dressing area in the suite. The bathrooms are small but the depth of the bathtub and having a window that opened in the shower make up for the lack of space. I am a sucker for a deep bathtub. The water pressure in the shower was like standing under a broken gutter disappointing but not surprising in an old building. The small restaurant downstairs has breakfast it's bright and the staff was excellent. The food was average wouldn't eat there other than for convenience. You are walking distance from metro, memorials, Smithsonian. There is a little plaza, pizza place, and CVS a stones throw away. Along with a great little park across the street. Late check out and keeping my bags until it was time from my evening flight wasn't an issue and wasn't complicated. Here is my only gripe. Their wifi is a joke only messing with my ability to use my iPad is not funny. I had withdrawals. There is a plug in connection at the desk in the sitting room but seriously? I was told the connection was best in the bar but I didn't bother. Eventually I might try another hotel but even with the lack of life sustaining wifi I have grown attached to this hotel and plan on continuing to stay there when I am in town. read more

We spent Memorial Weekend in Washington DC and chose Hotel Lombardy as it was centrally located and seemed like a nice alternative to the chain hotels... we were not disappointed. On arrival we had our room upgraded to a lovely spacious suite with a nice view over the park. The next morning we ate breakfast at the on site restaurant and tried out the fitness room in the basement. It was small but had weights, treadmill, bicycle etc. The staff were all very courteous and friendly. We were within walking distance of restaurants, the White House and Georgetown. Some of the other places of interest were a little further away but we were next to a subway station and taxis were plentiful. read more

I primarily stay at Hotel Lombardy for business but have also stayed for a personal trip to DC because I like it so much. Clean rooms, nice on-site restaurant, and every single member of the staff is very nice and accommodating. Great location within walking distance of the monuments. read more

I love the old ambiance of this hotel. The staff is amazing and accommodating. Mohammed's service and his recommendations were impeccable . The shrimp app was amazing . The salmon was different .I will definitely stay here again and bring another foodie with me. read more

What can I say.....I was in the middle of DC in the heart of the city- I picked the hotel off the internet, not knowing for sure what I would find- I was so very happy and pleased by the rate, the room- ( an upgrade that looked over street and park) the restaurant and the staff. Our room was large and spacious with a king bed- very very clean , and we had a bonus room with a kitchen- I thought it was a charming place- our rate was $ 109- we had 20% off our dinner - which was wonderful at the restaurant attached to the hotel....we got to park for free on the street over night and then fed the meter in the am till we left. I would happily recommend this hotel and would stay there again... read more