I have do a lot of business in the WDC area and have stayed at four Hilton properties- this is the best in the area, and, the price is reasonable. I often have overseas travel-- this hotel feels like, and the staff treats you in a very European way (a good thing). I feel like a VIP every time I stay here.

For Hilton Honors members, the Executive Lounge ranks as one of the best; the complementary Breakfast operates until 11 AM and has the three largest bowls of fresh fruit-- strawberries, grapes, and cantaloupe-- I've seen; Espresso Machine !!; they have three different hot hors d'oeuvres dishes each night until 7 PM-- and always Chocolate Chip cookies! Lynne displays nightly the patience of Job and makes certain everything is "just right".

Rooms are renovated, clean, and have plenty of room; the flat screen TVs have front facing input ports at the desk and my notebook video hooks up easily.

Fitness center is clean and newly fitted with two of every machine. The pool is full-size and clean.
The front desk staff is exceptional; every time I asked a question or needed something, they had the answer and solved my problem immediately.

For the Front Desk and Guest services, Anna Lindenau, has gone above and beyond for every thing I've asked-- she is the best.

I lost a valuable item in the hotel. The front desk staff initiated a search to find the item. A short time later, they rang my room. Item Found!

They deserve big kudos for going out of there way...Thanks Front Desk!

DanR

I have been staying at this hotel a few times this year during my business trip. All in all, for those that don't have car rental, it is a good place for short stays (2 days or less). The hotel restaurant is ok (not much of a desert menu though). However, there are no other restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is dated, and in some places (like the corridors) it shows. Nevertheless, it is clean and features both outdoor and indoor pools. Free internet and executive lounge access is only for executive suites customers and above (or HHonors gold status).

We were here as a family for a business trip. We attended the Fall Frolic Teddy Bear Show here, and stayed a few nights. The staff is superb, amazingly cheerful and helpful, and the most competent staff I have ever encountered at a hotel. We were on the Executive Level, and the complimentary "snacks" they promised in the executive lounge greatly exceeded our expectations - pasta with grilled chicken, cheese and veggie platters, wonderful breads, cookies, salad, etc. The "continental" complimentary breakfast was a FULL breakfast - cereals, fruits, eggs, potatoes, meats, assortment of breads and pastries. Upgrading to an executive room is SOOOO worth it to save on meals! Also, take advantage of the FREE hotel shuttle to the Air and Space Museum! It is a free museum, but is $15 to park there, so taking the shuttle saves money too! I spoke with promoters of the Bear Show, and they RAVED about how easy the hotel is to plan events at. Not only is the hotel beautiful and spacious for an event, but the event planners will go out of their way to accomodate you. If you are considering hosting an event in this city, choose this Hilton - your attendees will be delighted with this hotel, staff, food, and services!!!