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Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.

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1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
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4.5 of 5 stars 369 Reviews
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Lawrenceville, New Jersey
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Marvelous hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

As a native Washingtonian, I was skeptical about this hotel's location, but discovered that the Southwest sector of the city had been transformed. Proximity to the Smithsonian museum complex is a plus. The hotel building is beautiful and overlooks the Washington marina. The rooms are modern and well appointed. The bathrooms are large and luxurious. The large indoor pool is... More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "PhDTigress," Many thanks for taking the time to enjoy the hotel and to re-discover the Southwest area of D.C. We can assure you that the area is preparing for more development, so we hope that you will return to see the growth and revitalization that is being planned. We do appreciate you taking the time to highlight the "moments... More

Austin, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Once and Never Again”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I went to Washington for a getaway weekend. I thought it would be fun to have pretty, panoramic, iconic views for this stay. I booked a special water view room that was $525 a night. Expensive but I had heard that Mandarin Oriental really understood luxury so I felt sure that they would make the splurge worthwhile. I could not... More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "Cicirider," We are very sorry that your stay did not meet your standards, or those that we endeavor to provide. We have reached out to you personally to discuss your review, and look forward to sharing Mandarin Oriental with you in the near future. Kind regards and safe travels, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. More

New Jersey
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
“Great Hotel, Good Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The Mandarin Oriental is a beautiful property. The grounds are well maintained, the decor is consistent and appealing, and the staff is very accomodating. The rooms are very well appointed, spacious, and quiet. The bathrooms are marble with separate shower and soaking tub. We stayed over Easter and the staff put together an excellent Easter egg hunt. The Sou' Wester... More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "Soul_surfer," Many thanks for taking the time to post about your recent stay at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. We do appreciate you sharing your experience and highlighting the areas and services that you enjoyed. We hope to welcome you back when your travels next include the DC area. Safe travels, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. More

Toronto Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
“Sumptious rooms and outstanding service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
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person found this review helpful

We stayed for six nights in September 2011 while attending a conference in the hotel. We had a deluxe room on the 9th floor. The room was everything one would expect from the Mandarin Oriental chain. The bedding, room design and furniture were gorgeous and high quality. The bathroom was exceptional and featured a large soaker tub and large shower.... More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "Dalight," Thank you for your patronage and for taking the time to share with us about your recent stay. We value the feedback we receive from our guests and use all the commentary received to better serve the guests that follow. We do hope to have the pleasure of your company in the near future. Kind regards and safe... More

Denver, CO
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Nice hotel, nice rooms, but not posh...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

I thought this location was going to be great. It was just ok. The big issue was you were just not close to anything else at night. A Starbucks and a deli are on the circle where the hotel is and that is about it. I did discover how to get to the Waterfront the last day I was there... More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "PumpkinDenver_CO," Many thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us, regarding your recent stay. We do value your comments and will consider your critique as areas that we can improve upon for future guests. Safe travels, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. More

Atlanta
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“You pay a lot, you get a lot.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

At premium rates, you expect fresh, fluffy towels, high thread count sheets, and an attentive, well trained and unobtrusive staff...and you get them. While in the city, this is a quiet location, south of the Mall overlooking a bay off the Potomac. The lobby - and the entire hotel and conference area - is tasteful, opulent, yet not overpowering. The... More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "94Q45T," Thank you for taking the time to share such a comprehensive review of your recent stay! We always enjoy when our guests have the chance to sample all facets of the hotel's offerings, and you've touched just about every area. We do know that it's one more step, post trip, to post something positive, and we truly appreciate... More

Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“Outstanding Spa and Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Stayed one night, ate in the lounge and in one of the restaurants and had a massage at the spa. The Spa was fantastic and we definitely received great service. The food was very good - had a light lunch in the lounge and the breakfast buffet in the morning. It is not far from the museums but definitely not... More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "LaWoods," Many thanks for a lovely review of your recent stay and for taking the time to post about all of the items that you enjoyed. We are especially thrilled to hear from our guests and your review was concise and positive - which we will happily share with the restaurant and spa teams. We hope to have the... More

Marshfield, Wisconsin
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice but no coffee”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Odd spot for walking to most of the sites. No coffee in the room. Good size rooms clean and quiet. Food very good at restaurants. More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "William S," Many thanks for taking a brief moment to share with us and the TripAdvisor community the review of our hotel following your recent stay. We do appreciate your commentary and will take your comments to heart to improve upon the overall guest experience. Safe travels, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. More

Windsor, Ontario
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Great hotel for Smithsonian museums”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Newer hotel within walking distance to Smithsonian museums. Extremely clean rooms, great service. Used the fitness facilities - nice. Only downfalls is the location is dead at night time. Nothing is open. There is a CVS and Potbelly Sandwich works close by and that's about it. Didn't try restaurants but heard they are wonderful. More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "Rtan73," We appreciate your review about the hotel following your recent stay. We do value the positive comments and will share them with the team. Safe travels, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. More

New York
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Weekend conference”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

We drove down from New York for 3 nights to attend a conference. Valet was efficient. We checked in at 8pm and our room was ready (not always the case some of you will or have learned - though not at a Mandarin, I'm talking to you W South Beach). We paid a special rate for the conference so the... More

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MO_Washington, Public Relations Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear "OneStopNYC," Many thanks for your comments regarding your recent stay. We enjoy hearing from all our guests, and especially so when they have enjoyed the hotel and their time in the nearby areas. We hope to have the pleasure of your company again, in the near future. Kind regards and safe travels, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. More

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