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"friendly staff, nice amentities, lots of places to settle in lobby, room was not enournous but nice. well appointed and modern.
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A stay in the heart of Washington awaits you at W Washington D.C., a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2010. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like White House and Ford's Theater. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 2 restaurants, 5 bars/lounges, and a full-service spa.
You can enjoy LCD TVs with cable channels, and all 317 rooms feature iPod docks, WiFi, and wired Internet. Minibars provide refreshments, and 24-hour room service is also available. Nice touches to enhance your stay include rainfall showerheads and bathrobes, while pillowtop beds and premium bedding invite a good night's rest. DVD players, espresso makers, and down comforters are also available.
A day of pampering at Bliss Spa can include facials and body treatments. The restaurant, Pinea, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. POV is the hotel's own rooftop bar, serving drinks along with brunch and lunch. Enjoy the nightclub and fitness center. Business amenities include conference space, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.
Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-star Downtown Washington D.C. hotel, attractions include Washington Monument and Verizon Center.
W Washington D.C. ratings based on 41 Verified Reviews
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4 out of 5
Nice all around,.
friendly staff, nice amentities, lots of places to settle in lobby, room was not enournous but nice. well appointed and modern.
Near everything...
Posted by a verified traveler on Feb 19, 2018
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3 out of 5
Great location, friendly staff, rooms meh.
The W brand has taken over this historic hotel and brought their rock star style. Not overly done, but the Curt Cobain art seemed out of place. The rooms are small, oddly organized around the shower and white lacquer desk/shelves/chaise lounge installation.
The rooftop bar is fun and Pinea's outdoor restaurant is fun, but the staff at Pinea isn't well trained (a management issue).
For the cost of those rooms you should enjoy yourself more than I did. BUT, the location is great so if that is your priority this hotel will meet your expectations.
Posted by a verified traveler on Apr 23, 2017
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4 out of 5
Great hotel in great location, but with minor room glitches
Pros:convenient location, amazing roof lounge, despite active lobby room was quiet
Cons:No free Internet, Noisy, expensive breakfast
I very much enjoyed my stay at the W Washington DC (although the hotel still is not widely known by this name, instead being referred to as "the Washington Hotel" by several taxi drivers).
As a walker, I enjoyed that the hotel was centrally located for my visit, making a pleasant walk to many venues, including the Convention Center. It is less than 3 blocks from the subway, making access to most every part of the city (including the airport) very quick and easy.
I did, however, have several complaints arising from the room's shower, which apparently leaked substantially each time it was used. The first time (a quick mid-day shower following a red-eye flight and before rushing out to a Nationals baseball game), I didn't notice any water until after returning from being out all day, and so when I discovered a small wet area of the bedroom rug, thought I had simply spilled some water without realizing. But the next morning, after my shower, I noticed water again, and thought perhaps I hadn't properly closed the shower door. But the third morning, while preparing to shower (having started the water), I noticed an area where water had already started seeping through back of the glass shower enclosure. I placed a hand towel at the corner, thinking that would be enough to address the issue. That was nothing, however, to the giant puddle that had formed in the front of the shower unit during my shower. Being a good sport (and with several large towels available), I cleaned up the mess and reported it to the front desk. Problem 1 - After telling the staff member that the shower was leaking, he asked me "Did you tell anyone about this", to which I replied, "That's what I'm doing telling you." He promised to get engineering to look at the problem, and when I returned later that day found a sign indicating engineering had, indeed, come and fixed the problem.
Problem 2 - Unfortunately, the next morning I discovered they were wrong (or fibbed), as several more towels were needed to keep the floor from becoming a wading pool. Kind of frustrating service.
Posted by 1BagTraveller, from Los Angeles, CA on May 25, 2012
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3 out of 5
Rooms were small
The Hotel itself was nice but the rooms were tiny.
Posted by anegley, from Columbia, MD on Dec 15, 2011
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5 out of 5
W Hotels have nice and trendy but small rooms
Pros:Close restaurants
Cons:small room
The hotel is exciting with an incredible rooftop bar – one of the hottest locations in DC with a spectacular view of the White House. W Hotel rooms are expensive and small but the overall, a class-act experience.
Posted by RetiringSoldier, from Fairfax County, VA on Nov 20, 2011
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5 out of 5
perfection!
Pros:Close restaurants, Quiet
Cons:No free Internet
I only stayed here one night, and they made me feel like a perpetually valued customer. Friendly staff to all types and very efficient. Perfect location to major monuments, especially for a guest like myself with no transportation access. I am definitely staying here next visit!
Posted by youngtraveler19, from los Angeles, California on Oct 18, 2011
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5 out of 5
Had a "W"onderful experience!
I had the pleasure of staying at the W Washington during the Thanksgiving Holiday, and it was my first time in a W property. I was pleasantly surprised with every aspect. I was greeted by friendly staff, allowed to check in early, received a high-quality coffee maker delivered to my room, along with name-brand coffees that were delivered in a silky purple bag! The attention to detail at this hotel is amazing, with unique decor that you won't find at most hotels, and they have awesome designer toiletries. The look and feel of the hotel, lobby, and lounge areas is very trendy and sophisticated, appealing to the chic professional set, which I appreciated. As I left my room to explore each day, fresh hot apple cider was available as I faced the brisk temperatures. This hotel is one of the closest to most sights one would want to see in the Mall area. In the evening, the lobby bar was a very nice place to meet new people and chat. (Bill, the bartender, was very entertaining!) Lastly, the fact that they volunteered to print my boarding pass and have it ready for me at check out was very convenient. The only negative I can state would be the lack of free interenet service. I would definitely stay here again, and look forward to doing so in the near future!
Posted by ClassyTraveler, from Fayetteville, NC on Feb 9, 2011
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2 out of 5
too modern
Cons:No free Internet, to hip and cool; overdoing the cool factor
I prefer hotels that are homely. There were too many abstract features that I had to figure out before use. For example, I couldn't figure out how to flush the toilet. Turns out the "handle" was a silver thingy on the wall that I had to push. Also - the light switches were all over the place...again...finding them and figuring out how they worked was difficult.
There was a really nice worker who helped fill my ice bucket for me. However, the front desk had me standing in front of them for about 3 minutes before acknowledging me. Always a no no!
Lastly, for the price I would have liked complimentary internet. $14.95 for 24hrs is RE-DI-CU-LOUS!!
Posted by Loco4Travel, from Boston, MA on Feb 7, 2011
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5 out of 5
Everything about my stay was wonderful. I would go back in a heart beat!
Pros:Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet, staff is better than good., very clean rooms, location was perfect
The Hotel was very clean and the staff went out of their way to make me feel special. The hotel is located perfectly if your need is business or pleasure. I stay in hotels all over the country and this place need not take a back seat to any hotel of it's same size and room price. Everything I could possibly need they made availble to me right in my own room.
Posted by pushtop10, from Indiana on Feb 3, 2011
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5 out of 5
Great stay, a big fan of this chain
Cons:no coffee in the rooms!
Loved the hotel the staff the location. It is pricy but worth it. Everybody is attentive, and are a pleasure to deal with. The W has unique decor, but it works. The location is great and I really enjoyed the vibe. We travelled there with a mixed age group, and everyone was delighted (young baby and grand parents).
My only complaint may seem trite. Theres no free coffee in the rooms. After a tiring journey, I've come to look forward to and expect it.
W Washington D.C. offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include limo/town car service and meeting rooms. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly W Washington D.C.. For a fee, parking is available. This 4-star Washington hotel is smoke free.
1 building
317 guestrooms or units
11 levels
2 dining venues
5 bars or lounges
7 conference rooms
Built in 1917
Nightclub
Childcare (surcharge)
Terrace on the roof
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Car service
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Newspapers in lobby (free)
ATM
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
Family Property
Free WiFi
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Refrigerator (on request)
Microwave (on request)
Free cribs/infant beds
DVD player
Internet
Available in all rooms:
WiFi (surcharge)
, Wired Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
, Free wired Internet
Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
Transport
Airport: Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) (7 km / 4.4 mi)
Train station: Washington Union Station (3.1 km / 1.9 mi)
Metro station: McPherson Sq. Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
W Washington D.C. offers 317 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Washington hotel provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Pillowtop beds
Minibar
IPod dock
In-room dining (24 hours)
HD television
Cable channels
Premium channels
Movies for purchase
DVD player
Refrigerator available
Microwave available
Espresso maker
Luxury bedding
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down blanket
Rainfall showerhead
Cribs (free)
Rollaway beds (free)
Housekeeping (daily)
Nightly turndown service
Weekday newspapers (free)
Hair dryer
Laptop safe
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Blackout drapes
Climate control (air conditioning)
Connecting rooms available
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Pinea - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
POV - This rooftop bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Living Room - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Root Cellar Whiskey Bar - This cocktail bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The 895-square-foot fitness center is open around the clock and features iPod-compatible cardio and weight training machines along with yoga equipment, balance balls, and boxing bags.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The 3,000-square-foot Bliss Spa has 4 treatment rooms and the extensive spa menu includes facials like the popular triple oxygen treatment, body scrubs and wraps, and deep tissue massages. The spa also includes men's and women's locker rooms and lounges, a brownie buffet, retail boutique, and nail salon with 2 manicure and 2 pedicure stations.
Body treatments
Facial treatments
Accessibility
If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.
Accessible bathroom
Roll-in shower
In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out
Check-out by noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pets
Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100 and a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 per room (weight limit: 40 kg)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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.
This property charges a USD 100 fee for pet accommodations in addition to the nightly pet fee. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
