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"My daughters and I needed a place to stay that was near the Kennedy Center and reasonably priced. The River Inn was perfect for us. It's near the Fogg
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The River Inn puts you in the heart of Washington, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like White House and Lincoln Memorial. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.
All 125 rooms feature TVs with cable channels, and you can enjoy iPod docks, coffee/tea makers, and free newspapers. In-room dining is easy with kitchens that come equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops. Additionally, video-game consoles, safes, and hair dryers are available.
For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own bar/lounge. Business travelers can take advantage of conference space and a meeting room. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of valet parking.
Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-star Foggy Bottom hotel include Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial.
The River Inn ratings based on 25 Verified Reviews
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Hotel condition3.5 out of 5.0
2 out of 5
1st time in DC - family trip. Chose The River Inn for room size, kitchen, Metro nearby, good reviews.
* Booked "1 bdrm dbl suite" (fam of 5 & grandparent).
* Very courteous desk staff & porter. Luggage taken up to room.
* 1st impression of room: Thank God it's large enough, but, what is this old decor? Not new "Retro Style Decor" just OLD drab decor. Everything gold, wallpaper, carpet. Gold & orange curtains w/rod coming off wall @$250+/night?
* Large flat screen TV on large cabinet. Huge desk. Look newer.
* Bedroom decor - same gold decor xcept white bedding. Very comfortable beds. TV. Newer dresser, large drawers. Large dbl closet.
* Bright bathroom as pictured on website. No exhaust fan. Heavy metal window in shower almost took fingers off on 2 diff people when it fell down suddenly while trying to open it. Windowsill gets wet, been poorly repaired w/wood putty. Narrow tiny tub. Metal soap dish hilariously placed to hit your hip & rear at every turn.
* Couch - older, worn, flat cushions, uncomfortable. Unbearable sleeper sofa mattress.
* Old kitchen - old 2 burner countertop stove. Microwave, Keurig, & toaster all plugged in w/ext cord in cabinet! Stuck drawer, handle came off.
* Website totes: "Coffee service includes: fresh beans, grinder & machine in-room" What? No.
* "Separate Dressing Rooms w/ Granite Vanities" - the poorly lit small granite counter next to bathroom door w/no plug?
* "Upscale, spacious suites". Spacious? Yes. Upscale? No!
* Stay there again? No.
Posted by a verified traveler on Apr 6, 2018
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5 out of 5
Just a quick trip
Pros:The room, staff, and location.
Cons:To me, it's very minor, but the carpet just inside the room may need a cleaning or replacement.
Location:Perfect location if you're going to the Kennedy Center and very near a Metro stop.
My daughters and I needed a place to stay that was near the Kennedy Center and reasonably priced. The River Inn was perfect for us. It's near the Foggy Bottom Metro stop and is a very short walk to the Kennedy Center. We felt very safe in the area. We even walked from the Lincoln Memorial to the Inn.
Our room was bigger than expected with a queen bed, pull-out sofa and even a kitchenette. It was all very clean.
The desk staff were friendly and very helpful and the housekeeping staff always greeted us. The parking valet was very polite and friendly, too.
We had breakfast one morning and it was more than I could eat. We ordered off the menu but you can also get the continental buffet. Our servers were very nice.
The next time I go to DC, I will definitely stay here again!
Posted by Deb, from New Hampshire on Feb 19, 2018
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5 out of 5
Good location and facilities!
Pros:Very nice room and the bathroom.
Cons:Even less price...
Location:You can walk to every area in Washington....
Was a very pleasant and comfortable room and the price was right for my budget!!!
Posted by JB, from PR on Nov 27, 2017
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4 out of 5
Ok hotel, good location re transportation.
Pros:location and clean
In the midst of George Washington University. It was pleasant to walk around the historic district. The hotel was located close to the Kennedy Center, the Watergate Hotel and easy to get to downtown
Washington and the National Mall. The main problem with the hotel was the lack of a common area and a poor restaurant.
Posted by I.F., from New York, NY on Jun 30, 2017
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5 out of 5
perfect location
Pros:the large space between the bed and couch! bathroom has been renovated.
Cons:kitchen needs creamer for coffee. (only downside!)
this hotel is perfectly located near GW, Georgetown and close enough to Lincoln Center. loved the kitchen and extra space in the room. we will be back!
Posted by denise, from Rhode Island on Feb 21, 2017
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5 out of 5
Quaint & convenient with excellent service!
We enjoyed our stay at the spacious and very clean River Inn. Rooms were immaculate, if aging, and the service and location were outstanding.
Posted by Kristi, from Tennessee on Sep 13, 2016
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1 out of 5
Stay Anywhere Else But River Inn
Pros:N/A
Cons:Level of professionalism from all staff.
Bedding
Decor and facilities
I was booked for a four night stay in July 2015 with my husband and child. We checked in very late and the Night Manager was appallingly unprofessional, rude and sexist. The reservation was booked in my name but he refused to communicate with me telling me instead that he was speaking to my husband not to me! Anytime I attempted to talk to him about my reservation and checking in, his rude, misogynistic, condescending response was "Oh woman!" If it wasn't past midnight I would have left then and found other accommodation; however, we had just driven more than four hours to Washington DC with our young child and were tired. I made reservations immediately for another hotel (the amazing Omni Shoreham) and checked out the next day.
I reported the Night Manager to the General Manager the next day, and he and his day staff were very apologetic and sympathetic in their handling of the matter. However, the damage was done and I refused to stay. Additionally, the premises are very run down. There was peeling paint on the walls and ceilings. Old, rusty stove hubs and broken cabinets. The bed was terribly uncomfortable also (I think it was a thin, coil mattress - horrible)!
The GM agreed to refund me for the night I stayed at the hotel, as a good will gesture for the very poor experience we had. Three months later, I am still chasing after the refund!
Posted by Unimpressed!, from Bermuda on Oct 27, 2015
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5 out of 5
Hotel short cab ride from memorials
Pros:The staff was very friendly and the junior suites were very spacious.
Cons:Their heating system should be updated. They can only run either the a/c or the heat.
Location:Short cab ride to Lincoln Memorial, a good starting point to view the Washington Mall area.
My sister & I brought our Dad, a Korean War Veteran, to DC to see the Korean War Memorial. We stayed at the River Inn which was a beautiful, friendly hotel. My sister and I were very comfortable. My Dad, being over 80, liked his suite, but was very cold. The Inn is old and can only run either the a/c or the heat. The heat hadn't been turned on yet in mid-October and DC experienced colder than normal temps the few days before we arrived. The staff was helpful and supplied an electric heater for my Dad which kept the bedroom comfortably warm.
The hotel's restaurant, Dish, was very convenient and the food was delicious. Breakfast portions were just right and reasonably priced for the city.
The Inn also offers a checklist of snacks that they will pick-up from a nearby market and store in your kitchen. We actually took the walk to the market ourselves and picked up what we wanted, but a great idea if you're too busy to go yourself.
We all also felt very safe walking in the inn's neighborhood at night.
Posted by Cindi, from Central Massachusetts on Oct 23, 2015
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4 out of 5
Excellent location. Modern amenities in a casual neighborhood setting. Close to metro and GWU.
Posted by a verified traveler on Sep 30, 2015
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4 out of 5
Grand stay in a modest hotel.
I spent a weekend with daughter who was moderating a panel at the Kennedy Center. This was a comfortable spot close to the action.
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1550 square feet (144 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The River Inn. Parking is available for a fee. This 3.5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.
125 guestrooms or units
8 levels
1550 sq ft of conference space
144 sq m of conference space
Dining venue
Bar or lounge
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Fireplace in lobby
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
Family Property
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Microwave
Internet
Available in all rooms:
Free WiFi
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
Transport
Airport: Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) (8.8 km / 5.5 mi)
Train station: Washington Union Station (4.8 km / 3 mi)
Metro station: Foggy Bottom Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
The River Inn offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and video-game consoles. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Bathrooms are partially open
In-room kitchen
IPod dock
Television
Cable channels
Premium channels
Movies for purchase
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stove
Coffee maker
Shower and tub combination
Housekeeping (daily)
Nightly turndown service
Newspapers (free)
Gaming console
Hair dryer
Safe
Designer toiletries
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Blackout drapes
Climate control (air conditioning)
Food & Drink
Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
The River Inn has a fitness center with cardio equipment. Three miles away is the 18-hole East Potomac Park Golf Course at Hains Point, perched on the banks of the Potomac River. It has a two-tier driving range, as well as a miniature golf course that's on the National Register of Historic Places. Rock Creek Park, also three miles from the hotel, is a 1,800-acre oasis with hiking and biking trails, a nature center/planetarium, and remnants of Civil War forts. Trail rides are available through the Rock Creek Park Horse Center. The park has 15 soft-surface and 10 hard-surface tennis courts; reservations are generally required. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Accessibility
If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.
In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out
Check-out by noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Pets
Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
