DoubleTree Suites By Hilton

Okay, let me preface this review: As a HOTEL room, this place is a bit roomier than your average Hampton Inn, but one of the reasons we got this was to have a kitchen. So as you can see in the kitchen photos here, you get a Dishwasher, a microwave, a 2-​top electric stove and a HUGE fridge. Pretty decent. However, you only get a sauce pan and a larger pot.
So I’m thinking, what can I actually COOK here?
I wanted to go to the Whole Foods, get some eggs, but I don’t have a skillet. I suppose you could buy canned soup. I bought bagels, but there is no toaster, no broiler. Sandwiches then.
Apparently, you’re close to the local Fire Department in this hotel, as I was awoken by sirens a couple of times the first night. Good to know we won’t burn down.
We’re staying on the 9^th floor. It’s November. It’s 60 degrees out. When you step out of the elevator, it feels like a sauna. We told the front desk. They said, «It’s been colder lately.» Uh… no. Sure, we adjusted the heat in our room, as it matched the hallway, but Christ, you could save some money on heating there, I would think.
These are first world problems. Of course the location is close to a Metro — we were able to fly into Ron Reagan Airport and not rent a car. This is a good thing. The beds are nice — I’ve stayed at other places where the beds are nicer, but this is important to me. I slept well.
Perhaps it is difficult to keep utensils around, but the main reason we got this was so we could save some money eating out, but still eat somewhat decent (i.e., not cold cereal and milk).

This is truly a jewel hidden in DC.
I didn’t know what to expect from this hotel but they did nite disappoint!
For starters, it’s very convenient to the Metro Foggy Bottom stop — literally one block away. The area didn’t seem dangerous or bad at all… but as in any major city you should use common sense.
The front desk staff was absolutely wonderful! They were friendly, offered suggestions on where to eat, where to go, and how to get there.
My room was on the 10^th floor and was a suite… as all rooms at this hotel are. It was very functional and comfortable with a full kitchen, nice sized living room and a nice sized bedroom (that can be closed off for privacy) with an all too comfortable bed!
In the neighborhood there is a 7 – 11 less than a block away, a PNC Bank a block away, and the Metro a block away.
Just note… if you drive you have to do valet parking, which is not cheap!
Bottom line… try this hotel. You’ll like it!
My name is Tim, and I approve this review.

Great place to stay in DC. Parking is available as is breakfast. Complimentary tea and coffee and fruits are available in the lobby. There’s a pool on the roof. Perfect location for walking around Foggy Bottom.

I usually stay at the State Plaza, Lombardy or Latham hotels, but, this was the first time for me to stay here on business and it was a great experience. All rooms are suite rooms with separate sleeping area. You can easily walk to GW or to Georgetown from here. You have easy access to the Foggy Bottom Metro. I would rate this equal to the State Plaza hotel, but, I still prefer the charm of the Lombardy with its maual elevator.

I used my HHonors points for this trip.
I enjoyed this DoubleTree. We stayed in a suite with a bedroom. Of course, it had a luxious bed. It had a kitchen with an oven and microwave, a nice feature when the restaurants shut down and we had to heat up a pizza. When we needed items, the front desk obliged. We had two flat screen TV’s, one in the bedroom and the other in the main living area. The place had a decent sized closet and a small dining area.
It is close to GW University and the Metro, even though we didn’t have the opportunity to use it. There are several restaurants nearby as well. It’s within walking distance of some monuments and places of note. Very safe area. The hotel charges $ 30 a night for mandatory valet parking, which in DC is not outrageous.
If there’s anything I didn’t like about it, it was a little dated with the furnishings. Straight out of the 80’s. It’s least desirable feature was also its best… you have to walk through the bedroom to get to the bathroom. Great when you’re by yourself or with a significant other; not so great when you have a teenager trooping through your sleeping area at 2 am. The elevators are also a bit of a nuisance.

I am a man of few words, and here they are. I used points for this stay so that may sway the review a little. Anyhow, use the valet as there is nowhere else to park. The valets are prompt and courteous. Rooms are large. It was my wife and I and two teenagers. We had two queen beds and a pull-​out, more that enough room. Comfortable bedding, nicely sized kitchen which was in a separate room. Lots of room, quiet, clean, staff unbelievably courteous, hotel overlooks the Watergate complex. Could not ask for more really. there are always cab at the ready, lots of things to see and do and eat nearby.
Location to Foggy Bottom Metro stop is one block. A Whole Foods around the corner made breakfast healthy. Use the subway if you can, cabs are a rip-​off and with the Metro so close, why not?
I hope the GM reads this review, That person has a lot to be proud of.

The pros for this hotel are simple — great location, one block from Metro, 5 mins from Georgetown, safe neighborhood. Also, the staff is very friendly.
Rooms are large, mostly clean, other than TV is well-​equipped. Gym is very good for a hotel of this size.
Cons are also simple — the owners of this hotel need to spend some money to renovate, plain and simple. Waiting for the elevators can be tiresome, and they are as banged-​up and used as you’ve ever seen. The TV’s are old. Flat-​screen TV’s are cheap now, why don’t they update?
For those who complain about the lobby and parking, I would only say that this is a small hotel in a residential neighborhood, and it’s in D.C. If you want ambiance, go to to the Capital Hilton and pay your $ 425/​night. Otherwise, smile and go with it, it’s all good.
I’ve stayed at this hotel for many days and will come back, I just wish they would invest some money into it.

I travel frequently and typically don’t stay at Doubletree Hotels for several reasons, the biggest being dated interiors compared to the cost. I tried this hotel for a change because they were having a special.
The suite itself was large with a full kitchen. There are 2 tvs not flatscreen. Overall the suite was not that clean. There was an odor in the suite. It could use some freshening up.
Convenient to many great parts of DC and the Metro. Good walking area, safe neighborhood.

Stayed here with my family for a visit; Convenient location to the GWU metro station. Also there is a Safeway in the nearby Watergate to stock up for making use of the in-​room kitchenette.
The rooftop pool is novel, yet very, very small. Our youngest thought it was fun, but it is essentially a glorified kiddie pool (but hey… it’s on the roof!)
The gym had several nice pieces of cardio equipment, small but decent hotel gym.
May want to consider leaving the Do Not Disturb sign on the door as housekeeping begins banging on the door quite early for those on a vacation.
No on-​site parking.
Tip:
— Safeway is very closeby in the Watergate (Beer and Wine store also in the Watergate)

I stay at a lot of hotels (almost exclusively Hilton properties) and I’ve finally decided to start sharing what I think of them on Unilocal.
I spent a week at this hotel in March 2010, and two phrases come to mind: dated and lackluster. The room was quite large, with a seperate kitchen, living room area, bedroom and bathroom, but it was desperately in need of a renovation. Fairly small, old TVs in both the living room and bedroom.
There really isn’t a lobby to speak of, it’s simply an entrance with a desk when you walk in and a hallway to the elevator. Friendly staff, as is to be expected.
The gym (something most people don’t mention… you’ll hear me reviewing them often) was fairly solid. Not too big but had new equipment: a few treadmills, elliptical, bike, medicine balls and your standard 5 – 50 freeweights. Overall, better than what I expected.
Pros: Large rooms, good location
Cons: Just plain unimpressive, not on par with what I’ve come to expect from big city Hilton properties, pricey (but that’s just the way it goes in DC)

The bathroom was filthy and the kitchen floor wasn’t much better. Price was okay but the quality in terms of cleanliness was terrible. And the fact that I prepaid through
made it worse: I made the mistake of paying for 5 people when we ended up only having 4. And the people at reception weren’t the slightest bit interested in removing the extra person charged of $ 60 plus taxes. So I had the feeling of being ripped off, having paid too much for what was a dirty hotel room. If you need a big space to accommodate several people in the city, it’s okay, but don’t expect it to be clean.

Nice room but a little on the small side. Good rates and is pretty centrally located. The cookies at check in were good — Maybe I should a 1 more star…

Stayed here just 1 night during an interview in DC earlier this year. The place was nice and having a kitchen is always such a plus. The bathroom were kind of small though and somehow a room on the first floor felt weird.
I don’t know if I would seek to stay here again but wouldn’t be unhappy if for some reason I did have to stay here.

I only stayed here one night, but I stay at Doubletree’s quite often and this is a non-​memorable DTree. For one, the lobby is a bit cramped and there is no on-​site parking. It’s not in a particularly great location either. However, the staff is very friendly and willing to accomodate for status members. If you are a silver or above, ask for an upgrade and you’ll likely get it if it’s available.
The one thing this hotel does offer is very competitive rates. Usually, you can expect to pay ~$ 200/​night in DC, but here at the DTree you can find a room ~$ 150. That’s a steal! Plus you get a free cookie (480 calories) at check-​in.

We’re staying here as I write this so it may be a bit premature but I like this place. Check-​in was smooth and painless and the rooms are very nice. We walked from the hotel to dinner in Georgetown at Old Glory BBQ. The walk was fifteen minutes and it gave us a chance to see what was around the hotel. GWU looks like a great place to study! Very quaint neighborhood with a great feel.
Back to the hotel. No on-​site restaurant but they offer morning and evening room service. Don’t know who supplies the food because everything is about a half mile away at least. The Metro stop is just around the block, that’s how we got here from Reagen International. Extremely convenient, just exit the Largo Blue at Foggy Bottom stop.

What a gorgeous hotel! DC is full of so many hotel options, it’s hard to pick — but my office picks for us, and normally plops us into complete dives. So I was stunned that we were staying at a chain hotel this time, and incredibly delighted to enter my SUITE and find I had a full living room, FULL KITCHEN (with oven, microwave, dishwasher, full fridge, everything), huge bedroom with a plush king size bed, and a large bathroom with granite (or marble — I really can’t tell the two apart, sadly) countertops. It was heaven. The room was huge. Almost intimidatingly large, like you needed to put in quality time with each room in order to honor the fact that you have them. And that ktichen! There were more dishes in it than I have at home!!!
So, yes, I’d recommend it :) And the hotel is located right in Foggy Bottom, just a couple blocks from George Washington University, and so it looked like a lot of parent types were staying at the Doubletree to see their kids.
edit: oh! and warm cookies upon checking in! and continental breakfasts on the weekend! and a very easy walk to the Foggy Bottom metro stop, including passing by a 7 – 11 to get 7 – 11 coffee.