Not My Choice
A picture says a thousand words and it is the truth. It is as the latest reviewer said who visited in early February and as late as last April. The furnature is old maybe mid 70s. The lobby is the best feature of the hotel. The first room we were given had a badly patched ceiling on the 15th floor (the 15th is the highest floor). The second room that we were given was an "up grade" according to the front desk. The room was slightly bigger and it did have a balcony. Like the first room the furnature was old, the chairs were clearly worn by the torn arm rests, the beds were soft but not even close to new, the cloth covered bench was stained as well as the old carpet. The bathroom was average but the shower barley had presure and it also showed that it was poorly caulked. There was no ventilation in the bathroom. The rooms were drafty and if you happend to score and "up grade" make sure it is neither neither has a view of the pool or the train tracks do look to sleep late. The L'Enfant Plaza Hotel should shut down for a full renovation rather than creating a updated lobby as they are doing now. I would not reconmmend this hotel. Oh, and if you happen to stay at this hotel on a weekend or holiday the "shops and resteraunts" are not open. The only store open is the CVS but there are CVS' everywhere in DC so I would skip this one. The best thing that L'Enfant has is the elevator that takes you down to the Shop area that leads to the Metro. Take the green or yellow train one stop to the Naval Archives stop and walk across the area to "Paul" if you want a true French experience. The Omlets and fresh baked goods are wonderful. Don't eat at the American Grill in the hotel for breakfast unless you just like bad food with freindly service not even if they offer it for free. They serve an awful buffet. Is an Omlet station to much to ask for with fresh cooked meats and waffle station. After you spend nearly $170.00 (valet Parking included) is a good place to eat to much to ask for. The shining start are most of the staff that work at L'enfant they were always polite to friendly. #1525