A traditional oasis
I enjoyed my two night stay in the Topaz (I was on business in DC). It’s well located (although a little walk from the subway) in an old style street. The hotel itself is tastefully decorated. The rooms are spacious and sympathetically laid out. Don't be put off by the somewhat small reception area which can get a busy at times. I really liked the complimentary wine / wine tasting in the early evening and bar has real atmosphere (unusual for a hotel!). Price wise it’s not cheap, but this is DC and, in my view, the Topaz is fairly good value. I stayed in a rear facing room which was quite – it’s on a quiet street, so my guess is that the front rooms would equally allow for a relaxing stay. Service was first class.
In summary - recommended if you like boutique hotels (as I do) and are in the neighbourhood.