Classic DC Hotel Near Dupont Circle/Metro
In April 2012, my family of four (daughter-12 & son-9) LOVED staying at the luxurious small hotel two blocks from Dupont Circle/Metro. We slept 9 comfortable nights in a classy superior suite. 
We had two spacious rooms to spread out and unpack all our stuff. The kids slept in the living room--one on a pretty comfy sofa bed and one on a thick twin sized roll away. There was a full size dining table with four thickly stuffed dining chairs, a desk, small fridge, and flat screen TV.
My hubby and I enjoyed a good night's rest on the king-sized bed with a lovely antique-looking black/gold poster headboard. The sizable furnishings were of rich dark wood. The windows were treated with pretty high-quality cream, rust, and moss floral drapes. If your taste runs in the direction of most newer hotels that offer slick, modern, sharp-edged furnishings and sedate, controlled room treatments, this is not the hotel for you. The Fairfax is a classy dame with 100+ million in recent renovations. If you want modern with sharp angles and boring earth tones, look elsewhere.
Our master bedroom was very large with room for another sofa bed, overstuffed chair, side tables, and coffee table. We also enjoyed the large flat screen TV. It was a nice touch to have a cushioned bench at the foot of the bed. 
My only gripe about our suite was the small size of the bathroom. After inquiring if all superior suites had the same small bathroom, the front desk said "yes" that the design of an older hotel (built in 1927) limited the enlargement of bathrooms. The bathroom was attractive with marble counter and plenty of room to put your items. Nice quality Remede toiletries were provided including bath salts and body sponge/scrubber. 
The small size of the bathroom was almost compensated for by the highest quality Turkish cotton towels provided. My husband and I loved the large size bath sheets also offered. 
Housekeeping did a nice job with daily cleanings and nightly turn downs. Please TIP these hard workers! The free paper delivery service was spotty, but I could always find one at the front desk or have one delivered quickly.
The front desk was efficient and friendly with a smile and a greeting ready. By day 2, they greeted us by our family name. The concierge Elizabeth was so sweet and ready to help us out. At the return of our day, she would want to hear the details of our adventures especially from our kids. She helped us with directions and restaurant recommendations and reservations (we even called her when we were out and about and she made reservations at a great restaurant near by). Elizabeth also helped us acquire hard to obtain tickets for the Ford Theatre Museum, the International Spy Museum, and a Washington National Baseball. Thanks, Elizabeth!
Breakfast was pricey at the restaurant Prime 2100 on the Lobby Level. The breakfast buffet was really nothing special but the fresh berries were nice. We preferred to just order al la carte. The service was really good. 
We had dinner our first night and last night during our stay. The steaks were quite tasty and well prepared. The wait staff was on its toes and friendly. The attractive restaurant, decorated with classic jockey paintings, was very good for a hotel restaurant but I wouldn't make it my destination dining experience.
Overall, I would highly recommend The Fairfax at Embassy Row for its spacious suites, professional but friendly staff, and desirable location.
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