Family Friendly Hotels in Washington, DC

My daughters and I just returned from a 3nt stay(jan4-7 2010). We were pleased with the size of the 2 queen bed suite- there was plenty of room for the three of us. The suite included a mini kitchen with full size refrigerator freezer, microwave, toaster, dishes and flatware as well as an unexpected full size dishwasher. The bathroom was large and clean. The showerhead was placed very high, great for someone over 6ft, A handheld showerhead would be a great addition, as would fluffy towels-ours were stiff. The room could also have used one more light- the reading area wasn't as bright as it could have been. Those were the only negatives. My daughters and I enjoyed the hot breakfast each morning we were there, eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes, pancakes or french toast, hot cereal, various cold cereals, milk, juices, coffee-very impressive, There is also a dinner buffet mon tue and wed nts-very good. Overall great stay, one long uphill walk to metro station, friendly staff.

My daughter and I were visiting as part of her graduation present. This Hotel was Awesome! couple blocks from the Metro, and depending on how far you like to walk, walking distance to the white house and National Mall(although I would recommend taking Metro to the National Mall since you walk a ton while there). This hotel is apparently host to many business conferences which means a ton of people at once, but don't let this deter you as we never ran into any issues. The lobby area is so nice and classy with many areas to sit and relax. The price of the hotel was about the same as many that were outside the downtown area and much nicer. If you are visiting for a tourist trip to DC, certainly consider this hotel. If this is the first time visit, definitely get comfortable with the Metro as it is inexpensive and you can take it everywhere you would need to go. One short taxi trip that takes forever because of traffic is equal to about 6 trips for 2 on the Metro.You can get a metro card and easily add money to it as needed. Plus it's just cool if you have never been on subway. There is also a fedex/kinkos right next to hotel in case you need to print out reservations made for tours. Definitely look at the places that need tickets reserved in advance although many you can make the day before you go so you can keep a flexible schedule. The monument, holocaust museum and Pentagon are ones you want to make before you go as they fill up. Also, if you like malls go to Pentagon City.

Couldn't beat this hotel for the price and location.  Just off Dupont Circle.  Amenities were great.  Worst thing about the room was that it was directly adjacent to the hotel's outdoor patio area.  So right out the window was a large patio area with chairs and tables.  Although not a lot of people were there during the day, it forced you to keep the curtains pulled if you wanted any privacy.  If you didn't, then no problem.  Bathroom was a little small.  Not conducive to a woman that needs to have SOME counterspace as there was absolutely none.  Otherwise, nothing but good things to say.  Oh yeah, $30/day for parking.  Staff was great.  Mini-starbucks in the lobby.  I'd stay there again.

The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.Our room was as ordered with two beds, quiet at the end of the corridor and ready for occupancy when we arrived at 3pm. The beds were comfortable and everything was fresh and clean though the bathroom could have been a bit larger with more counter space. We ate in the dining room and the food was very tasty and not over priced. The table staff were a bit inexperienced but very anxious to please. The roof top bar is an oasis away from the street with a fountain playing great spot for the younger crowd later on in the evening. There should be a card with instructions for the TV stations available and the air conditioning was rather noisy .I would happily stay there again. It was a short walk to the Metro and there were a few other places of interest in the vicinity of the hotel. Construction is something one has to live with in any large city so does not bother me. I prefer smaller hotels to the larger chains.

There was no cell service in the hotel especially in our room. Web reported room came with free wifi. Only free wifi was in the lobby. Very inconvenient . When I asked @desk they were aware of what the Internet said but said it wasn't available in the room. Parking had almost $10 per day in additional taxes above the $39/ day advertised.  Breakfast was terrific. Omelets cooked to order.

Spent a family spring break trip in DC (Museum Overdose). The hotel is standard 3 stars Marriott inside. The rooms were nice, the bed comfortable - perfectly adequate for family or business travel. Our room was a junior suite with a sleeper sofa for our daughter and a very small kitchenette. We did not need that because the breakfast buffet was great! Make your own waffles, fresh fruit, cereal, sausage and eggs. A great way to start the day. DuPont Circle is 2 short blocks away with it's Metro station to connect you anywhere in the city. We parked in the hotel’s below ground garage and never pulled out the car again. Beside the escalator to the Metro is a Krispy Kreme store. My daughter’s first taste of a donut strait out of the maker will rival her ‘what was best about this trip’. DuPont Circle is loaded with restaurants. We ate at Pizzeria Paradiso less than 500 feet from the hotel and had a great meal. Good hotel, great location.

Breakfast and the other amenities made this a good value.

Recently stayed here during our Labor Day Weekend trip to DC where we stayed at the Homewood Suites. There were 8 of us, so I got 2 suites, and the front desk was nice enough to accommodate my request to have the rooms next to each other. First off, parking at check-in is EXTREMELY tight! We had to practically park on the sidewalk. Also, the hotel parking garage was full by 5PM, so we had to park at another hotel parking garage down the street. Major inconvenience, especially traveling with a bunch of small children. Most definitely had to deduct some points for that! The check-in process was quick and smooth, and the front desk clerks were very friendly and helpful. Our rooms were nice. Perfect for families. The adults can watch what they want in the bedrooms, while the kids can watch their own shows in the living room. Major advantage in having 2 tv's. The furniture, namely the pull-out sofa, and chair were rather WORN OUT. Obviously, as you had previously stated, you're planning on doing a much needed furniture UPGRADE in the Fall. I'll have to see how it is then! Another issue I had was that air conditioner. Holy cow! When that thing turns on abruptly in the middle of the night, it's so loud, it sounds like an intruder is suddenly breaking into your room! Wow! And lastly, but certainly not least, the hotel's WI-FI was virtually useless. At night, you simply cannot log-on. Seems the only time the WI-FI is available is early in the morning. Breakfast buffet was good. The kids appreciate the hot offerings. Thankfully, we were downstairs by 7:15AM, just after they open at 7. By 8:00AM, it gets really crowded. By 8:30AM, forget finding a seat! Moral of the story, go close to the buffet's opening. Overall, solid hotel with a few minor gripes. Not REAL close to the Smithsonian Museums, but if the weather is nice, it makes for a great walk. Wear your walking shoes! Choose COMFORT over VANITY! You'll regret it if you choose the latter! Again, if you're traveling with kids, this might just do the trick! Cheers!

This hotel was awesome! The staff was friendly, the room was very comfortable, complementary breakfast was wonderful.

Recently stayed at this hotel while in DC for college visits. This hotel was super easy to drive to and park your car, because you don't need a car in DC. It is part of a mini mall area with the Metro right beneath the hotel. Price includes free all you can eat full breakfast and a cocktail and treats at the end of the day. I rated room quality and cleanliness good only because my room was an older room with a refridge unit that was falling apart, stains on the rugs and bed linens. The room just appeared worn and over used. This rating is based on comparable hotels I have recently stayed at. Would I stay again, yes; it had more positive than negative for the price.