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L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

3.5 of 5
480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington DC, DC 20024
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Many times over the years we have stayed at the L'Enfant for legislative conferences. It had been several years since our last stay and it will be our last - the hotel is no longer a premium hotel property. The public areas and rooms haven't been updated and look like it is stuck in the 70's. The decor is old,... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Dear Rick R, Thank you for your comments. We are sorry that your stay was not a better one. We take our customer service very seriously at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel. We thank you for your business and your comments which we will use to better serve future guests. Regards, Dwayne Dean General Manager More

Concord/Carmel, CA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

First let me say that this trip was arranged through Travelocity and we are guilty here of not doing our own homework. However we were met with a few surprises that failed to meet our normal lodging expectations. There was no folder/binder with hotel services and amenities in the room. When we asked about this we were told that the... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Dear Dan C, Thank you for your feedback. Let me begin by apologizing that your stay was unsatisfactory. We will make sure to review your comments and address the issues you have stated. Thank you for your patronage. Best Regards, Dwayne Dean General Manager More

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2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

I booked this hotel via Travelosity top secret hotel and came here with my parents. There was a construction in front of the hotel when I arrive which makes an extremely loud noise, and this horrible noise continues till midnight!!!! WTF!!!!! Wasn't that a hotel suppose to be a place to rest!????? How can I sleep under the horrible noise.... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Dear Rosiel L, Thank you for your comments. We are sorry that your stay was disappointing. We thank you for your business and your comments which we will use to better serve future guests. Regards, Dwayne Dean General Manager More

Dublin, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Spent two nights at this hotel on a sight seeing tour. Very nice hotel,rooms good size but the most important aspect it is within walking distance of all the museums and the white house. Services are good and the food ok but expensive. The Space museum does not have the Space Shuttle as this exhibit is at Dulles airport.

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear butler_mick, Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your brief stay with us and we are always striving to make the next visit even better. We hope that you choose to stay with L'Enfant Plaza on your next trip to DC. Best Regards, Dwayne Dean General Manager More

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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

Rooms were dirty! Fixtures were rusty! No water pressure. Ventilation system that made noise but did not work! Dated garage sale furniture and a TV circa 1990 along with the matresses. 45.00 a day for parking. We had to extend our stay an extra day in DC after having a fabulous stay at the Rouge. We booked through the Hotwire... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear LeonelMD, Thank you for your comments. We are sorry that your stay was a disappointment to you. We thank you for your business and your comments which we will use to better serve future guests. Regards, Dwayne Dean General Manager More

Lexington, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My husband and I went to Washington, DC for a two day getaway. We had tickets at the Kennedy Center and were initially looking for a hotel nearby. We came upon a very good rate for the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel. We stayed there two nights. We had a king room on the 15th floor overlooking the river. Very lovely room.... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear gailie48, We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us while on your two day getaway trip! We frequently run specials, so keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter! We look forward to having you during your next trip to the DC area. Again, thank you for your comments. Best Regards, Dwayne Dean General Manager More

Los Angeles
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I didn't know what to expect given the mixed reviews about the hotel that I had read prior to arriving. The room was spacious, quiet, and clean. The service was prompt and excellent. There was a slight disappointment with housekeeping on the second day but otherwise I encountered no problems at this hotel. I was very pleasantly surprised!

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear Chicago2201, Thank you for your comments. We are glad you were “pleasantly surprised” by our hotel and staff. We love to hear positive feedback from our guests! At L'Enfant Plaza we stress great customer service and we are glad that we were able to provide you with customer satisfaction. We look forward to having you during your next trip... More

Northville, Michigan
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41 reviews 41 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We arrived on Friday at 10:30am and checked in, we asked for a room with a refrigerator and were given a room in the 15th floor with a view from a balcony over to the Capitol and the Washington monument. They are far in either direction but only a $6.50 can ride plus tip. The hop in hop off bus... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear diceandtux, Thank you for your comments. Our property does possess a vintage look still but our service is very modern. We hope that you will choose L’Enfant Plaza again if you return to the DC area. Kind regards, Dwayne Dean General Manager More

washington dc
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

The L'Enfant Plaza Hotel has an outstanding location--it is only a few blocks blocks from the Smithsonian and other museums. The hotel was built in 1973 in the Modernist/Brutalist architectural style, and appears to have had the decor last updated in the mid-1980's; I really quite enjoyed the semi-retro experience of a "high end hotel from the past." The bed... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Dear TangeloTabbycat, Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Our hotel does enjoy a “vintage” status but our customer is up-to-date! We truly appreciate your business and hope that you choose to stay with L'Enfant Plaza on your next trip to DC. Feel free to socialize with on Facebook and Twitter. Best Regards,... More

Utica, New York, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

This hotel was nice in that it was clean and kept ok. It had a restaurant, but nothing for kids. No activities or any type of entertainment. And this is not good in a town that closes at 5 pm every night. Won't stay again, as we need a place that either has things to do or is closer to... More

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LEnfantPlazaHotel, General Manager at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear DeeTrvlsEst1990, Thank you for your comments. We are sorry that your stay was not as kid-friendly as you would have liked. However, we do have an abundance of games that may be used by families and in the summer months we have regular Dive-In movies! We are using your comments to create a better way to ensure guests know... More

 
 
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  • Very nice(38)
  • Great location(32)
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Additional Information about L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Address: 480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington DC, DC 20024
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Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#84 Family Hotels in Washington DC
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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