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3.5 (175 reviews)
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Natalie L.

Love the hotel staff is nice they have a restaurant on site ,CVS and liquor store right next door. The deluxe suite is very spacious, has a nice dining room, has a nice size kitchen w stove, forks, knives, drinking glasses, pots, toaster, microwave also a keriq machine The living room has a nice desk table, beautiful pictures on the wall. I like the bathroom with the mirrors on the wall and glass shelf. The body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and soap are all from Bath and Body Works. The bedroom has a king-size bed. The sheets are so soft the bed is so comfortable . The hotel is very clean across the street is the bus stop, the restaurant Tonic is an 8 minute walk. You can also walk to the White House that's a 10-minute walk.

This was under the sink in room 630 of the State Plaza Hotel
Amy P.

Room 630 reeks of mold and mildew. The stench gave us headaches, and caused us to cough and sneeze. We took pictures and showed them to the front desk, she insisted that there was nothing wrong with the room and was rude to us like she was doing us a favor after moving us to a different room. In addition, regarding location, although close by to transportation and sights, there were many homeless people camped out nearby.

The Critical J.

PROS: this is a nice hotel to stay in that's not too far from the memorials and monuments. The rates are affordable, they have a gym, many rooms, and most of the staff is very nice. Patrick helped me at check in very well CONS: they have two tiny parking lots that only hold 12 cars, meanwhile it costs $48 to park there. Miguel was also a bit rude on the phone when I called in before check in. Breakfast must be bought, and is not complimentary OVERALL: it's a good hotel to stay at it. It's not my first option but I'm confident you're not going to be upset with it

Brian C.

Stayed here 3 nights on our first-ever trip to Washington DC. It is an older building and has a nostalgic feel with the old-style awning extenting from the door to the street and a "bell hop". Electrical and plumbing are up-to-date. Room has most of the standard amenities and lots of closet space. Posatives: Friendly and helpful Staff Just two blocks up from the National Mall Very clean, quiet. Room included a hot pot separate from the coffe maker. Reasonably priced for the area. Cafe in the Hotel. Negatives: No refrigerator in the room. Noisy toilet Very limited parking (extra cost) Hotel cafe is a little pricey. Other: Just across the street from GW University. Conclution and Recommendations: Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again but would explore other options too. Great place to stay for the price.

Hotel room with king-sized bed
Suzanne E.

I wouldn't stay here again. Getting from the north building to the south building (the hotel has 2 parts, and I was with a large group who was attending a conference together) by way of an outdoor parking lot, in a locked courtyard that felt creepy, doesn't feel safe as a woman alone. But the biggest problem I have with this is the HVAC system. The entire hotel is either on air conditioning or heat. You have no choice -- that is controlled by management and is changed seasonally. I visited at the end of September, and I found the night and early morning to be chilly. I could not turn on the heat in my room, however, because there was no heat on in the hotel. Only the AC was on for the hotel at that time. That is, I could have the air conditioning off or on, but heat was not an option. Another problem I have with this hotel is that the rooms have only a deadbolt to lock them. I strongly prefer a room that also has a chain (or another type of lock) on the inside of the door. Again, I say this particularly as a woman traveling alone. The bathroom was tiny, but that was fine because I was staying there alone. The room was really more of a suite because it had a dressing area outside of the bathroom, a nicely-sized room, and a full kitchen. The room/suite was clean. The hotel has adorable mail slots on every floor near the elevators. It was really fun to post a letter!

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Jack D.

A bit tired looking on the outside but a very clean warm refurbished super comfortable and affordable gleaming hotel. Right across from the State Dept. which often sends its official visitors to stay. Strong staff including doorman. Unintentionally retro kitchens in rooms. It's like an extended stay 1967. Great new carpets and gleaming tile bathrooms. (The CVS next door is dingy but super convenient to stock up that hotel big fridge. Liquor store out the door as well.) Great daily laundry service if needed. A strange mirrored identical image lobby on different sides of same block can absolutely throw you when dropped off by a cab. Huh? A maze to get to other side. Sometimes same doorman continues the illusion. Clean. Warm. Safe. Solid. Well serviced. Big rooms. A short walk below GW campus. The friendly uniformed staff and guests sometimes all seem born overseas and all striving for the American Dream.

Andre E.

So I have noticed that a lot of the average reviews are pertaining to the area around the hotel and the lack of things that are open during the weekend. Here is the thing this hotel is located right across the street...so to speak.....from the State Department and is also near various other Federal Buildings. Now with that being said in most U.S. Cities things being closed and pretty boring neighborhoods are pretty much the norm and I know because I have to been to plenty of big cities and witnessed the same problem. None of these things have anything to do with the State Plaza Hotel. This hotel has a great charm and ambiance to it and while it is old the renovations that have been made to the place has not taken away that charm. I love the incandescent light bulbs in the bathroom...the old school gas stove in the kitchen...and the very simple furnishings located throughout the room. The bed is very comfortable and the room itself is plenty big enough to move around. If I had one complaint it was the lip that leads from the kitchen to the main room area. It is a little dangerous if you don't watch your step...you could stub your toe and hurt yourself if you're not careful. Everything else was just fine which included the WiFi, and the heat was awesome considering it was cold in DC...LOL!!! NOTE: There is a bus stop about 30 seconds across the street from the hotel and I highly recommend taking public transportation to get around the area. It is very inexpensive with the Metro Bus only cost 2 bucks and the Circulator Bus is only a buck. The best part is you can transfer to either bus for free. The Metro Train is a great option as well but it is a bit of walk to the two major train stations near the hotel unless you are in your twenties and in good shape.....LOL!!!!! This area does have a 24hr CVS next door for pretty much anything you need and there is a homeless tent city so to speak across from the Hotel but they pretty much keep to themselves and don't bother people at all. I personally can't wait to go back and again I highly recommend staying at this hotel if your visiting the DC area. Eat, Drink, and be Merry, my Friends!!!!!

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Beth H.

It's okay for the area. If you have a car and can stay elsewhere, stay in Georgetown. The homeless camp across the street will keep you from venturing out on foot. There is nothing nearby that is open on the weekends. Coffee shop, donut, nothing. The elevator is original and you take your life if your hand when you ride it. You have to haul yourself and bags up a dozen steep steps to get to the elevator from the lobby. The rooms are clean, but again, rundown. Wi-fi is very spotty. Rooms are spacious but the TV is fairly small for being across the room. Most of the cable stations were fuzzy, and we had to stream GoT just to watch it. Only a couple local channels came in clearly. They spent time and money to update the lobby but it didn't go further than that. I am not a fan and will remember to look elsewhere.

King size bed room on 6th floor of the 2nd tower.
Gabriel D.

Is this the 4 seasons? No it's not fam. But it is a pretty well taken care of , older hotel located near a lot of great stuff in the heart of DC. It was also perfect for this weekend trip for my wedding anniversary and to see Tom segura live at the Warner Theatre (review of that place coming soon. ) this hotel has a great staff who is accommodating and helpful. The parking this visit cost 46$ a day for valet parking. However there seems to be a 24 hour garage right next door with limited space for way less and another parking garage a block or so away. So do your homework. The hotel is located right next to a cvs and a liquor store. Incase you wanna get lit up before going out on the town. As some have mentioned the surrounding area has some usual things you find in metropolitan settings. Like homeless people. They won't bother you if you don't bother them, I promise. The room we got has a full kitchen area which is actually kinda great. Full size fridge which we took full advantage of, US postal service drop boxes on every floor which we actually used. All in all is it a luxury hotel? hell no! But it didn't have a luxury rate either. I think we paid 129 a night or maybe less plus 46$ a night for valet.

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JC D.

The room is clean and roomy. The decor is updated and carpet is well maintained. Customer service is good as well. Only thing g is they do t allow later checkout ...the bathroom/shower is also clean and contemporary. I have a dinette..full size refrigerator ... microwave, range and dishes if and when you decide to stay for a longer stay.....maybe next time I visit WV definitely will stay again here..don't expect for a view there is none..

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Location is excellent, 10 min walk from White House, 5 min to Lincoln memorial, close to metro (5min).

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I came here for an Afternoon Tea Etiquette Class and It was beautiful!…read more The interior was gorgeous and elegant! And they also had a cherry blossom tree w/ a bench inside for you to take pictures. They also have a restaurant that does Tea Service at 1pm and 3pm which I recommend my ladies to check out if you haven't already. In regard to parking, they have a parking garage in the basement but It is VALET ONLY. I asked the receptionist and she Indicated that room prices vary depending on the season but on average they are about $700 - $800 per night.

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The location of this JW Marriott is stellar! We could walk to almost all the sites or pick up the…read moreOld Town Trolley that they provided credits to take and get a free shuttle to the monuments and Smithsonian Museums. Upon welcome we received free Trolley tickets for one day and some food credits, probably based on our Bonvoy Status (we travel all the time). The price for a room I guess because of the multiple conventions in the place was excessive. I think for a room, not a suite, it would have ben $750 per night during the week. I thought that was a lot so we used points, and the 1st night they had not held our King Room for us, and despite being our anniversary, we had to sleep in a double room and move the next day. Unfortunately, the double room was quiet, and the King Room had an adjoining door and we heard every little thing from the room next door. I would put this down one point, but the service, staffing and helpful Concierge made this place really nice for us.

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This review is for the St. Regis Bar!…read more The space is intimate and cozy - dark red velvet curtains and dark wood, with a very luxe feel. We picked a cozy couch. They still had holiday decor up but it made the space feel extra cozy. Wow, these DC prices are no joke - and the St. Regis prices are astronomical. We met friends here for a happy hour, and our eyes bulged out of our heads at the drink prices. Cheapest cocktail is $25 Sparkling starting at $24 Wine $22-35+ I opted for a NA drink that was $14, that was delish. I like that they bring a little snack bowl out complimentary! We ordered fries as well which were delish - I loved the housemade ketchup. We didn't realize this, but at the St. Regis, they do a daily champagne sabering in the lobby EVERY DAY?! It's at 6pm here - don't miss it. Everyone around gathers, and then you get a complimentary flute of champagne! Our service was attentive and very professional. Very high priced, but how fun to enjoy the luxe atmosphere and complimentary elements!

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We had the privilege of being invited to an event in DC and needed to stay walking distance to the…read moreWhite House due to clothes/shoes/weather/time. This hotel is an 8 min walk to the White House. We arrived late on a Sunday and they have valet parking ($70/night). You could park yourself in a lot right across the street for only $30 but who knew? The room was small with 1 king bed, desk, ottoman type "chair/stool" BUT! It met our needs. The bathroom was spacious and the water was hot. It had a closet for our coats and a hallway which we utilized for luggage. The free coffee was Godsend and the free breakfast 6am-10am was perfect! Cereal, breads, scrambled and hard boiled eggs, sausage patties, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, waffles, juice and probably more. They had a lot of of options for even picky eaters. The buffet was clean and well stocked. When we came back from our event, we were harried to check out but the front desk staff was patience and gracious. We were able to sit in the nice lobby, with free wifi, and have a hot coffee. I highly recommend this hotel for its location, amenities and excellent customer service.

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