Our room was very cold, but they said there was nothing they could do but give us blankets, which didn't help at around 7 pm so we stayed away from the hotel as much as possible! We both left with sniffles that we didn't have upon arrival. Weird stains on the chairs and the faucet leaked. Room service/kitchen wanted to... more

I have stayed 3 times at this wonderful hotel . The location is perfect for sight seeing,and its only minutes away from Foggy Bottom underground train station which will take you out to Penn City Shopping Mall . This hotel is rather old fashioned and makes no apology ,that is its charm. The rooms are large beautifully furnished in sutle... more

Our room was terrible. First we noticed that there was a black moldy spot on the ceiling and when my husband touched it it was very soft & wet. Also nearby was peeling on the ceiling from previous water damage. The woodframe araound the bathroom door was rotted. I stepped on a stained, wet area on the carpet by the... more

We stayed for three nights. We thought the bathroom was tiny and unclean. The tub looked like they had cleaned it with the bathmat from the previous occupant. When I got home my legs and feet were covered with uncomfortable red welts from bedbugs. Having never experienced this before I was horrified. Besides that, the staff were freindly and it... more

My husband, daughter s17 and 21 and I stayed 4 nights at the Melrose. Had adjoining rooms. Hotel was very clean, rooms larger than normal. Staff very nice. The best part is the location in Foggy Bottom. It took us 5 minutes to walk to Georgetown where there are numerous restaurants and every store you can think of. The Metro... more

I just returned from a trip to Washington, DC. My husband and I went for a long weekend. We stayed at the Melrose. We flew in from Atlanta and took the train to the Foggy Bottom Train Station. From the train station it was about a 8 minute walk to the hotel. Although we arrived early, around 11:00, our room... more

Located a short distance from the Foggy Bottom Metro station, which was very handy. The room was quirky, with lots of odd angles and nooks, but pleasant, and the bed was very comfortable. I also enjoyed the comfy armchair with footstool. The only negative was a really miniscule bathroom. Food at the restaurant was quite expensive, but lots of places... more

Upgraded to a suite, which can cloud your judgement!! I have stayed here before and was always happy with it. The front desk staff are very helpful, The evening I arrived I asked the staff if there was a copy of the Washington Post around and after checking he came back with the Post and USA to-day and the FT,... more

The hotel is in a great location for walking to everything. You can easily get to all of the Smithsonian Museums, Whitehouse and monuments on the mall. You are on the edge of Georgoetown with great restaurants and shopping. The Metro and bus service is only a few blocks from the door. My only comment regarding the rooms is that... more