great old hotel - lobby still glamorous - rooms updated
I have little to add to what others have written over the past couple of years. a nice solid choice, large bedrooms, small bathrooms, good closets/storage, plenty of tv channels, easy WiFi. Loved the small bakery/cafe on first floor with take-away salads and sandwiches - very convenient. The staff was ok - noone offered help with my bags on arrival or departure. At check-in, i was just pointed in the direction of the handicapped ramp with my rolling case by the doorman... And same at check out. Concierge - when asked for a cobbler simply scribbled some vague directions on a map. I crossed the wrong bridge and ended up on an unexpected and unwanted 4 mile trek which finally wouended the creepy, basement entry to a CLOSED (and possibly defunct) shoe repair shop. Very annoying. Breakfast buffet was very good as was the waitstaff. Rear grounds and pool are pretty - i know my children would love the pool but this was an October biz trip so no pool or play. Families with kids may want to request room near to elevators/stairs. Hallways are realllllly long (i was at the end of what seemed like 1/2 mile of hall) and elevators are slow during peak times. Location is very near metro and walk to the Zoo and Cathedral and there's a CVS and lots of neighborhood shops and casual restaurnats in easy walk. A very nice stay though very pricey for weeknights (paid $309/night for B&B plus taxes).