Nice Property, Great Lobby, Good Location, Rooms Need Review
This property has a good location in Dupont, within walking distance to many restaurants, bars etc. It is not on a street heavily traveled by cabs however, so it takes some time to find one compared to other area hotels.
The lobby is quite trendy and has been updated similar to other Renaissance properties. Nice bar and lounge area in the lobby as well. The staff I encountered were relatively friendly and helpful.
Check in was smooth, I was not offered a room on the Concierge level, although I am a Marriott Platinum member, the staff member checking me in said that the room he was offering me was larger. I still found it odd not to give me a choice. My room was fine, it looked as if it had recently been updated but oddly the couch was really gross and appeared soiled. Everything else was fine. 
Common areas like the hallway appeared somewhat rundown with patches on the wall etc, which contrasted with the great lobby area and generally good room condition. 
I ordered room service one night, just a burger and fries and the fries were inedible, it was obvious they had been sitting out a long time, they were rock hard. Not sure how you mess up fries. The burger was fine, and the service was friendly. 
Concierge lounge was OK, they had only one person working and they were often busy in the kitchen area. No fruit or any other garnish for cocktails, and often no clean glassware available. They did put out a nice assortment of chips.
This could be a great hotel with a little more attention to detail, I hope they will improve. I think for the average traveler it would be fine and in a pinch I would stay here. But with other options like the Renaissance in Chinatown, the JW on 14th and Penn, this would not be my first choice.