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Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
1225 First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20002
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Newark, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Up to date,clean,friendly staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

We went here last minute and im glad we did because it was a very nice hotel, im surprised its not ranked higher! All of the staff was very nice from the front desk to the housekeepers, the rooms were up to date and modern and very clean, id deff stay here again! Plus you got a cute market on the corner and walking distance places to eat right next to the hotel. Thanks for our service! :) The only dissapointment was we ordered food (fries) and for a very small portion and they were $11! I think the only criticism i have is the resturaunt should have more options to eat and lower the prices for the amount of food you are getting.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Florham Park
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Experience and Exceptional Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

I have had the pleasure of staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Washington DC myself and have also used it when I make travel and conference arrangements for my company. Lois Evans was terrific helping me to arrange a stay for a large group of people with disabilities. The hotel is very accomodating and accessible. Recently our partners had a meeting in Washington and Lois' attention to detail was very helpful and made them feel welcome. The front desk staff are also very pleasent and caring. The hotel is close to the metro, shops, food etc. We will definitely stay again.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Smithville, New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent Time Even With Kids!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012 via mobile

Extremely surprised how much I enjoyed this hotel. Every single staff member was pleasant and helpful from check in to check out. For two women traveling with three young children, 9, 7, & 6, we felt very safe and taken care of at this hotel. Noise was not a problem, the walk to the Metro was around the block, and the grocery store, CVS, Starbucks, and McDonalds were pleasantly close. The rooms were clean, the beds were comfortable, we had enough space for the five of us & the kids loved the pool. My only minor complaint is the light for the bathroom is not in the bathroom it is an awkard place. That is it! Our train home was later in the day so they were accommodating enough to give us a later check out with no problem. I would definitely stay there again, with or without kids.

Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
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Rich L, General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol, responded to this review
November 13, 2012
Good Afternoon!

It's great to hear everything went so well and the kids had an enjoyable time as well! Come back and stay with us again soon!

Rich Lingenfelter
General Manager
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Palmdale, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Outstanding Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

I stayed eleven days last month. Excellent service; outstanding staff; good food. During the hurricane, they handled it very well, all happy and safe. The best location in DC, very simple to catch a taxi any time of day. Will stay there again.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rich L, General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol, responded to this review
November 12, 2012
Good Afternoon!

I am so glad that you had a great experience, even with Hurricane Sandy affecting the weather. Come back and see us on your next trip to The District.

Sincerely,

Rich Lingenfelter
General Manager
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Toronto, Canada
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102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
“A very clean, new hotel that has much more to offer than you think!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

The Hilton Garden Inn is not a typical hotel we would stay in while in a large city but we choose it for location between Verizon Center and Fedex Field and with being unfamiliar with the area that was our basic criteria. We are Diamond Member with Hilton so it seemed like a good bet.

We pulled up front of the hotel, 4pm Friday November 2nd and were greeted right away by the guys working the door (bell men) and the Valet. They had our luggage on the cart and my car whisked away in less than 5 minutes. The lobby is small but very clean and fresh. They have drinks and cookies available. Also a small "store" for you to purchase food for your room.

Overall we found the front desk staff to be unhelpful. I was surprised each time. Perhaps it was a bad weekend but that didn't affect our time there. The guys on the door were always ready to get you a taxi, hold the door or answer questions and very friendly. The restaurant and cleaning personnel were great! Big smiles and welcomes.

Our room on the 13th floor had 2 queen beds, a big desk and a small chair and table area. It was a perfect room for our needs this trip. We had free wifi and breakfast with our offer. We found the breakfast to be very good. Omelets, pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, cereal and fruit.. much more too.

Outside the hotel is a night club Ibiza but we never saw or heard anything from it. This hotel is in an up and coming area. A nice grocery store next to it where I got bathsoaps, wine and snacks.. (good mix)...lol

On the other side is a POTBELLY Deli.. We had really great sandwiches there too.

This is a good hotel. Most importantly clean, safe and offers a great value.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Rich L, General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol, responded to this review
November 12, 2012
Hello,

Thank you for providing such a detailed review of the hotel. As a Diamond member I know that you stay in many hotels and it means a great deal that you had such a great experience while staying with us. I hope that you choose our hotel again on your next trip to Washington!

Hospitably,

Rich Lingenfelter
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Also Known As:
Hilton Garden Inn Washington Dc/Us Capitol Hotel Washington Dc
Hilton Garden Inn Washington Dc/Us Capitol Hotel
Address: 1225 First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20002
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Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#42 Business Hotels in Washington DC
#44 Family Hotels in Washington DC
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in Downtown Washington, DC, the new 13-story Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol is in a prime location just one metro rail stop from Union Station - the transportation hub of our nation's capital and home to Amtrak. We are located just one block from the New York Ave/Florida Ave/Gallaudet University red line metro station. Guest rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol showcase a modern décor, which include the cutting-edge Garden Sleep System®, which features bedding of 100% New Zealand virgin wool, a mattress that adjusts to the contours of your body, and a dial that can adjust the firmness of your mattress. Your guest room at our Capitol Hill hotel also features complimentary high-speed internet access - both wired and wireless, a high-definition LCD television, a Herman Miller ergonomic chair and a modern work desk. For our in-room dining, take advantage of room service from our exclusive in-house restaurant, Todd Gray Watershed, featuring fresh eastern seaboard seafood offerings such as new England Clam Chowder, po boys with oysters from Virginia, and lobster rolls from Maine. ... more   less 
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