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3.0 of 5
924 25th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037 (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)
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Ranked #22 of 126 hotels in Washington DC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012
GMYdn Bridgetown, Barbados
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Bridgetown, Barbados
1 review
“Would stay again”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

Ideally close to Metro in central location for sight seeing. Small suite room with kitchen; dated but classy touches, slept well so bed comfortable and no noise from quaint street which has historic town houses. This boutique hotel had pleasant helpful staff and the intimate trendy restaurant served good food and wine. I cant imagine Ramsey would complain. Keith the maitre d gave good food and wine advice and was abley assisted. Interesting people met at Dinner and breakfast even though I was travelling alone after a fire science conference at UMD. Susan a regular for dinner was a Lobbyist and very good company when I had dessert at the bar.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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BrittanyFOS, Front Office Supervisor at The River Inn, responded to this review
October 26, 2012
Hello there, and thank you for your review on The River Inn! I'm glad to hear that we made you feel right at home during your stay. We get a lot of compliments on our comfortable beds, we've even had guests call us after they've checked out to ask what kind of mattresses we use so they can purchase one themselves! Also, thanks for your review on our in-house restaurant, Dish + Drinks. The staff there are great, and the food is highly rated! We get a mixed crowd of local neighborhood residents, theater goers, and hotel guests, so you're able to meet new people at every meal. I am so glad that you enjoyed your time with us, please come back again sometime!
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Severna Park, Maryland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great hotel in DC”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

My husband and I stayed at the River Inn last Thursday for a quick get-away. The room we stayed in was quite lovely, with a little sitting area and small kitchen. The room was clean, and the staff were very accomodating and helpful. We had a problem with the coffee grinder in our room, and it took the staff less than 5 minutes to deliver another one to us. Excellent customer service!

We have stayed here a few other times. The hotel is in a great location, very close to the Foggy Bottom metro. I highly recomment The River Inn!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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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BrittanyFOS, Front Office Supervisor at The River Inn, responded to this review
October 26, 2012
Greetings! Thank you very much for staying at The River Inn, and for giving us such a nice review! I love the rooms here, they are all very spacious and cozy. Thanks for the compliments on our staff as well, we love getting feedback and ensuring that our guests are enjoying their stay. I'm glad that you liked our customer service! Thanks for coming on back to us so many times, we are looking forward to your next visit! Take care, and thank you for choosing The River Inn.
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South Staffs
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Washington DC”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

This Hotel is in an excellent positon, we have been to Washington DC on many occasions, but must admit this is the best Hotel we have stayed in. The rooms are very large with a sitting area table and chairs and also a small very equiped kitchen, although we didn't use it it would be adequate to cook in if you wanted too. The staff were very accomodating and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Thsi is a place I would most certainly go back too without hesitation.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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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BrittanyFOS, Front Office Supervisor at The River Inn, responded to this review
October 22, 2012
Hello, and thank you for your comments on The River Inn! We really appreciate your kind words about our hotel. Like you, I love the size of our suites, it's like having your own apartment in DC! The kitchens are great if you want to cook during your stay (it can save you money by not going out to eat as much!). Our location is a large draw as well, we are in a quiet historic district that appeals to many of our guests. Plus, we are walking distance to so many of DC's sights! Also, thank you for your compliments to our staff, I'll be sure to pass it on. Thanks again for your review, we hope to see you again sometime at The River Inn!
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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“Would stay again”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

Just stayed a week for work, and was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the hotel is old. It was quite warm out and the heat was on when we arrived, see previous review, but within the first day they had gone back to ac. No oven or dishwasher, but we weren't planning to bake anything anyway, and they provide dish soap. Also any breakfast dishes we left were washed by housekeeping, which seems over and above. All in all, I would stay here again. The staff does the best they can considering the age of the building and the location can not be beat. Quick walk to the metro and you can get anywhere, walk the other direction and you find shops galore. Try Baked and Wired cupcakes while you're in the neighborhood.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BrittanyFOS, Front Office Supervisor at The River Inn, responded to this review
October 22, 2012
Greetings, and thanks for your recent stay at The River Inn! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your week with us. Thank you very much for your understanding with our heating and a/c system, I know our weather in DC has been so volatile the past couple of months, it makes it difficult to determine when to switch over for the season. Thanks as well for your comments about our housekeeping staff, they work very hard to ensure your room is in great shape! Also, guests love the location of the hotel, since it is so close to the main sights of DC as well as local favorites. Baked and Wired is a great place, I'm glad you got to try it during your stay. We look forward to a future visit from you at The River Inn!
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Baddeck, Canada
1 review
“Missing clothing can't be located?”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

I was very happy with my stay at this hotel until I returned home to find I had left several articles of clothing in the dresser drawer. I called to ask if the hotel had a lost and found and was told yes. The manager told me the housekeeper reported nothing was left in the room. Not good enoug and not very helpful. Accountability is lacking. I regret leaving a tip for the housekeeping staff. Disappointed.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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October 23, 2012
Greetings, and thank you for your review on The River Inn! I am glad to hear that you did enjoy your stay at the hotel. I am sorry that you had an...
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Also Known As:
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The River Hotel
Address: 924 25th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
Region: United States > District of Columbia > Washington DC > Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End , Upper Northwest
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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#22 Family Hotels in Washington DC
#24 Business Hotels in Washington DC
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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