a converted old YMCA building in "Old Town". Renovation done well-spacious rooms, soothing light gray carpeting and walls of corridors, well equipped fitness center. very helpful front desk staff, though need 1-2 more staff at high check-in times. room staff do an excellent job cleaning, and sensitive to coming in to clean only when customers are out. walking distance to art museum, washington monument, some excellent restaurants.

down sides-rooms near the street are noise during heavy traffic, car park inconvenient across a busy street, "restaurant" is more like an upgrade coffee shop (and a la carte for breakfast), closets are too small for two people's hangings, no place to store luggage.

Before I begin my review I always like to provide a relative high score and so I choose my words carefully as I write a review which is not perfect. The positive, the hotel is very pretty, nice renovation and it seems everything was thought of from the chandelier, to the books, to the local artists on the walls. The other positive aspect is the parking across the street for $5 a day. Now the downside, I would be hoping that IHG Indigo chain would have better trained personal in the front desk. When we arrived we weren't greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. That vibe of doing us a favor remained throughout our visit, it could also be that they are all just tired. Although a family of 4 and a baby we got a small room. We asked to replace it and they were kind enough to provide us with a larger room but the downside, it wasn't cleaned properly. To their defense they cleaned it quickly. Although our rate includes breakfast they insisted we are not entitled to and after the family we traveled with called IHG to complain, the front-desk understood we are supposed to get it but only for two people out of the four. The staff at the restaurant were always nice and friendly and there is a good vibe there and the food is descent. The area around the hotel feels more or less safe although you would see people sleeping on the street right across the hotel as you exit the parking. I have to admit they did try and correct their earlier mistakes but the initial bad taste remains, especially as this was a family vacation and I wanted everything to be perfect.

We stayed here to be close to the hospital during a family emergency, but did not imagine that our stay would be so relaxing! The view of the city was nice, and we could see the historic buildings all around us from our window. The room service staff was accommodating and timely. This was in spite of being warned that room service would be limited due to the snow storm. The hotel restaurant was very quaint, and food was delicious. We were always able to have the staff hail us a cab anytime we needed one. Spacious, efficient, and at a great price. The only thing we could possibly ask for is strawberry jam with breakfast!