Old School Does it Right
The Willard is a great choice for a downtown location. It has all you'd expect from a luxury hotel property of the grande dame genre. I stayed at this property for a business convention and enjoyed the old school charm and features. The hotel boasts a decent location within reach of the monuments and is just a short stroll from the White House. If I had to make a negative comment, I'd say that the gym (located within the spa) is relatively small when compared to most 5 star properties these days, but really, it was adequate and this is a small quibble. The most endearing quality here was the approach of the staff - capable, professional, sincere - I always felt like they were concerned to ensure that my stay was enjoyable.