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L'enfant Plaza Hotel

480 Lenfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
L'enfant Plaza Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 967 reviews from 5 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 967 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "We would stay there again." source Hotels.com

    "Overall a very nice place, lobby and rooms very nicely done and clean." source Priceline

    "I certainly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a decent place to stay in Washington DC downtown area." source Travelocity

    "This was a wonderful hotel to stay at for a first-time visit to DC." source Expedia

    "Would definitely stay again and recommend." source Priceline

  • Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The hotel was clean and comfortable." source Orbitz

    "It is clean and the staff is nice, although the maid rings the doorbell early even with the do not disturb sign on the door." source Hotels.com

    "Hallways were always clean and all staff were considerate." source Priceline

    "Staff was friendly, location (especially Metro given the rain) was fantastic, and the room was large with crisp linens." source Travelocity

    "The worse thing, however, was that they refolded my dirty hand towel to HIDE the makeup stains, instead of replacing it with a clean towel." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "We have stayed at the hotel a number of times and each time we were pleased with the service, cleanliness, and outstanding performance of the hotel staff." source Hotels.com

    "Restaurant service is just as poor as the service elsewhere in the hotel." source Priceline

    "friendly staff but informed me no longer a Lowe's and had to fill out a lot of paperwork." source Travelocity

    "We were very disappointed in the service as well as the actual hotel." source Priceline

    "Overcrowded lobby, long lines at the reception desk, room service that cuts off at midnight, threadbare rooms with ill-stocked bathrooms and outdated showers, merciless charges for Internet, and the audacity to charge $* a night." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Not many restaurants in immediate area, but can just hope on subway below the hotel and go whereever you like." source Orbitz

    "Hotel is in good location, just 5-10 minutes walking distance to the mall." source Hotels.com

    "The staff was very friendly and helpful, the location was fantastic and it had all the features you could possibly want in a hotel." source Priceline

    "Our main concern was location and this hotel's location is nearly perfect. It is one block from the National Mall where the Smithsonian museums are located." source Travelocity

    "I wondered why a hotel this close to downtown was so affordable." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "We felt like they also changed the price on drinks at the bar based on how much they thought we'd spend. We tried to order Miller Lite 3 times, and got a different price every time." source Travelocity

    "Also, if you are traveling with a family and looking for inexpensive dining, try ordering take out and eating at a table by the roof top pool - a nice way to end the day." source Travelocity

    "But the quality of the room was on par with a Holiday Inn or Best Western even though the price was easily three times those chains." source Travelocity

    "The included valet parking fee ($30 a night) in the Travelocity deal was a great money saver and well worth it." source Travelocity

    "Probably sometime in 1984 this hotel was a Gem; however, these days it's not worth the price or the time." source Travelocity

More information on L'enfant Plaza Hotel

A beautiful oasis featuring endless amenities just steps from the National Mall, and within minutes of the Convention Center and most of Capital's monuments and attractions. Located just 2 blocks from the Smithsonian museums, the hotel is situated atop the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station, with direct access to four Metro lines from the hotel lobby, and an underground shopping center. Highlights include a Year Round Indoor/Outdoor Rooftop Heated Pool; a well-equipped fitness center; The American Grill "A Steak and Seafood Marketplace"; an exceptional lounge and brew pub; and wireless Internet access throughout. Named for Washington's city planner, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the hotel offers a stately and gracious sense of arrival. Hotel amenities include a business center, rooms service, and Valet Parking. Many rooms offer exceptional views of the nation's capital, and all rooms are smoke-free.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

2002

Year Renovated:

2002

Total Rooms:

Standard room:Rooms include an entertainment center with TV, free HBO, large writing desk, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, hairdryer, coffee maker and a TV and radio in the bathroom. In addition, all rooms are equipped with high speed wireless Internet access, two phone lines, a speakerphone and voice mail. All guest rooms are now non-smoking.

Total Floors:

15 floors.

Rooms:

Standard room:Rooms include an entertainment center with TV, free HBO, large writing desk, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, hairdryer, coffee maker and a TV and radio in the bathroom. In addition, all rooms are equipped with high speed wireless Internet access, two phone lines, a speakerphone and voice mail. All guest rooms are now non-smoking.

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, In case of no show or late cancellation one night (room and taxes) will be charged on your credit card.

Directions

The hotel is located in the Southwest quadrant of Washington DC. Situated at the Metro's L'Enfant Plaza Stop.

Area

Washington DC

Pets

True

Attractions

The U.S. Holocaust Museum Smithsonian Institution Benjamin Banner Park Washington Monument Kreeger Theater U.S. Botanic Garden Constitution Gardens Korean War Veterans Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Sylvan Theater National Museum of African Art The Ellipse and the White House

Dining

American Sea GrillAmerican/Pacific Rim,Breakfast Mon-Fri - 6:30am-11am/Sat-Sun-6:30am-12pm,Lunch Mon-Fri-11:30am-3pm/Sat-Sun-12Ppm-2:30pm,Dinner - 5:30pm-10pm - Daily.Foggy Bottom Brew PubPub Cuisine

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