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“Totday the food at Firehook and service is great!”

Firehook Bakery (National Building Museum)

5 of 5 stars
johnfrackel
spain
Nov 21, 2009

I cannot say more ,,but visit and youll see yourself enjoying a great deal for a good meal !!!!!!! me and my co-workers go there every morning . at the F street location,,,its great place...more

“Amazing place loved it”

The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel

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jentle77
Glasgow
Nov 21, 2009

This hotel was brilliant. It is close to Union Station (about 2 blocks away) and so handy to get about. On arrival the staff were great and immediately told us that there was a pillow menu and...more

“Prententious hotel with unhelpful staff”

Donovan House

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MarcoPolo66
Cornwall, England
Nov 21, 2009

My lasting impression of this hotel was that it was very pretentious & that they care more about image than they do about customer care. The hotel is modern, trendy & well situated within easy reach...more

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