Dated property that is not convenient to major sights
Stayed here for a convention. An easy cab ride from Reagan National. Clearly an older property but the common areas have been well maintained and updated. However, the rooms and bathrooms are very small, reflecting the age of the property, and in need of a facelift. The property is a block away from a Metro stop, so you could in theory use this hotel as a base for sightseeing, but the DC subways are packed during rush hour and I did not feel as safe as in say Boston after dark. There is a small commercial area near the hotel, with a few restaurants and a CVS drugstore but no grocery store. Otherwise the property is quite isolated. We had a reception at the National Zoo and it is a long walk from the hotel to the zoo proper. Far better choices in close to the Mall area, especially if traveling with a family.