Hotels in Mt. Vernon Square / Convention Center, Washington D.C.

The hotel is located in the city center, with convenient transportation. It is a 5-minute walk from the subway station and Chinatown is nearby. There are abundant dining options and a full Western breakfast. A deposit is required for check-in, and the price/performance ratio is acceptable.

I stayed at the hotel for a quick mid-week business trip. The room was fine…as others have noted, it was a smaller more European style room but new and had almost everything I wanted. The problems I had with the hotel were with the front desk staff and the valet parking. The person at the front desk who checked me in…and who ended up checking me out…could not have done less to help me or make me feel welcome. He checked me in and handed me a key and that was about it. When I asked if the room I had was a quieter room..:he said “it should be” and that was about it…since there is no room service, he tried to find a list of local restaurants but couldn’t find it. At the check-in, it felt like you were pretty much on your own. I had read some reviews before I arrived and I mistakenly thought they only had housekeeping after you checked out so I felt terrible when I arrived back at my room on the first day and found that housekeeping had cleaned…as I had not left a tip for the housekeeper. I went to the front desk as I was checking out later that day and wanted to leave money for the housekeeper. The same person at the front desk told me that he could not help me because that was the housekeeping department’s responsibility. To which I replied, “well can’t you call housekeeping…aren’t you able to talk to them?” He tried to call but again no luck and I ended up just leaving money in the room with a note and hoped it would get to the person. The valet parking system is a somewhat high tech system that must be great in theory but doesn’t work for this hotel. First, the hotel has a very poor set-up for the parking attendants…an umbrella and a tiny podium. The system works off a portable hand held device…the parking attendant is supposed to enter your name and cell phone and car information into the device and that generates a text to your phone that you use as a claim ticket. The only problem is, that as anyone who has tried to read their phone in the sun knows, it is very hard for the parking attendants to see the device screen to enter the information…and the attendants I worked with seemed to not have English as their first language and that made it more difficult for them to spell and enter correctly. The gentleman who valet parked my car when I arrived was writing information down on a pad and must have been entering it at a later time rather than trying to enter the info on the device when it was very busy. He was doing his best but it felt less than secure to have all my info on a pad of paper in the middle of the street. It was not his fault, felt so sorry for them. They were trying to do a good job but the system the hotel put in place and the lack of care and consideration for the valet parking staff was very upsetting. Is the hotel going to leave them out there with no shelter in the winter and ask them to enter information into a device in the wind and snow. A paper claim check would be so much easier for everyone:

Homewood Suites Washington was a great place to stay! The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast offered lots of choices. It was conveniently located. We’ll stay there again!

I recently stayed at Placemakr NoMa, a charming apartment hotel in Washington, DC with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom options, it was a delightful experience. The location was nestled in a neighborhood twelve minutes -fifteen minutes from major attractions like the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and the Capitol Hill Historic District. The studio itself was well-appointed and modern, featuring a comfortable bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sleek bathroom with modern finishes. The space was impeccably clean and thoughtfully designed, making it a cozy retreat after a day of exploring the city. The Senior Sales Manager, Janelle Cash, and the front desk staff were incredibly responsive ahead of my arrival as well as during my stay. They emailed clear instructions for check-in and check-out. They also offered great recommendations for local spots to visit, which enhanced my stay. This studio Airbnb-style hotel provided a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and local charm. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a home-away-from-home experience in Washington, DC.

I was staying at the Holiday Inn for a business trip. Overall, it was a good stay. I had one of the higher up corner rooms which had a fantastic view up the street and to the West so I got to see the sunset (07 room). I was in an accessible room so the bathroom was quite large and had a tub. Double queen with extra chair and ottoman and a tiny narrow desk that barely fit my laptop. There was a microwave, mini-fridge, safe that fit my laptop, and a k-cup coffee maker. I did not like the wardrobe as the space for hanging was very short meaning that my dresses and long clothes got folded up at the bottom, plus it was on the lower level (for accessibility I believe). Breakfast was included and had the standard variety (eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit, etc.). I tried once but on other days we had breakfast at work. There is a lot of construction going on in the neighborhood. It didn't bother me since I was up when it started (7 am) and the windows blocked enough of the noise so that it wasn't too bad. I noticed it a bit more in the afternoon when I was trying to work. The area is alright but it is fairly close to Chinatown (5-10 min walk) so I could see the need to be careful late at night if on your own. The staff was very friendly, somewhat to the point of being too friendly for New England me, but overall very nice and helpful. Everything was extremely clean and in working order - although it took me a bit to figure out the lights. Short walk to the National Gallery and Mall. About a 15-20 minute walk to Union Station.

We had a wonderful experience with both Bret and Denise during our stay this weekend. They were attentive, accommodating, and ensured we had everything we needed for our weekend enjoying DC. They offered us free bikes to use for both days touring around the city and our hotel room was outstanding and private. We didn’t get the chance to dine at the restaurant, but very close was a ***** of restaurants and bars that we absolutely adored. We appreciated every second of our stay… highly recommend!

Throughly enjoyed my room and experience. The breakfast service in the restaurant was a little slow and inconsistent - one morning we had very prompt and fast service the other it took 15 minutes for a server to take our order - which isn't unique to the Darcy - I have had this issue with many hotels with staffing issues of late. The restaurant and bar area were nice and the menu had great options. The hotel room and bathroom were clean and the room was quiet.

Although, as others have mentioned, this renovated apartment building does not have the same charm/amenities one usually finds with a Kimpton hotel, the location is great, the rooms nicely done/larger than typically found in DC, and the staff are very helpful. We had a great discounted rate for our stay and would not hesitate to stay here again at a similar rate...at a higher, more typical rate for Kimptons, there may be better options worth considering.