Superior Stay - AGAIN!
We stayed here for a week in June 2011, and since that was a great experience, we just stayed for another week in April 2012. We were not disappointed! The hotel staff really cares about your needs - just let them know! We were given a great room upgrade by Toral, and she had to work really hard to "make it work" - but she did it all the same! THANK YOU, TORAL!! There is a microwave, a fairly large mini-frideg, and an in-room safe! I do agree with some of the other reviewers who wrote that some of the furniture needs an upgrade - it does, but that is happening floor by floor, and should be completed soon. But the beds - very importantly - are the same wonderful beds for which the Hampton Inns across the nation are famous. Maria and her friendly staff make sure you are well fed at breakfast. THANK YOU, MARIA! Jeffrey, at the reception desk, helps make sure you have a smile whenever you walk by. On to the great location - right across the street from a bus stop and two blocks away from a Metro station. If you will order a "Smart Card" from the D.C. website, you can load the card with however much money you think you will need (we ordered two $30 cards) which will take care of all your transportation needs - it can be used on the Circulator (costs just $1.00 a ride - even all the way to Georgetown), the busses, and the Metro. SO EASY! We rode the "yellow line" Metro in from the airport and saved BIG BUCKS on a taxi. I was a bit skitterish about riding the metro in with suitcases, but it was easy, fast and I felt safe the entire time. We took the "green" Circulator route to the Woodland Park Zoo. That was easy, and only cost $2.00 roundtrip! We also took the "red" Circulator to Georgetown for a fun day of shopping and eating! We had a great meal at Old Glory Barbecue in Georgetown. We rode the yellow line Metro to Alexandria. Great shopping and dining there as well! If you use your Smart Card and fearlessly use the public transportation available in D.C. and the surrounding areas, you can see soooo much in a city WORTH exploring - and do it all knowing you will come "home" to the Hampton and be treated like family. They'll even have free warm cookies and lemonade for you to start your evening off right!! You'll be happy you booked your D.C. vacation here!! We'll be back!