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L'Enfant Plaza Hotel: Traveler Reviews


480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington DC, DC 20024
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: European-style Hotel situated in heart of business & government centers, within walking distance of Smithsonian. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“great location at a reasonable price”

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Nov 17, 2008

This hotel may be a little dated but it is a great value for the location. The hotel is within walking distance of the national mall, there are 4 metro lines just downstairs, and one of the sightseeing "hop on, hop off" buses will pick you up and drop you off in front of the hotel. If you are planning on doing a lot of sightseeing, this is a great place to stay. The only drawbacks are that the hotel is located amongst government office buildings so no neighborhood restuarants or shops nearby. Also the lack of a coffee maker or refrigerator in the room was a drawback. We ate in both the cafe and the lobby lounge and had good food and great service. The clientele in the lounge was a mix of business travelers and local professionals. That made for some interesting people watching. Overall I would recommend this hotel for anyone who is interested in a comfortable stop in your sightseeing adventure.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The proximity and access to museums and monuments
    • Disliked — no coffe maker in room. small beds in double room
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littledarlinseattle's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: November 02, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $309 (year-round)
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“old and needing revival”

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3 of 5 stars
Mansfield Twsp NJ
Nov 17, 2008

I was excited to stay becasue it was so close to everything. I did not realize this hotel was an older hotel. The lobby was nice, but the pictures made the hotel seem contemporary, newer, clean...
The lobby and pub were nice. The pub bartender gae my boyfriend a drink and completely forgot about mine. Not a good start...

The rooms were ok. They need updating. The wallpaer in teh bathroom is peeling, the tiles should be re-grouted. The carpets need a good cleaning as does the furniture. The bed was confortable and the bedding was cozy.
In the Am housekeeping kept trying to come in -- check-out wasnt until 12 and she started banging on our door at 9.

Proximity to everything was nice. A metro downstairs. The smithsonian mesuems within walking distance.

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lilmiqui's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 17, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $309 (year-round)
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“Location”

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4 of 5 stars
Atlanta
Nov 15, 2008

Although this hotel isn't near any restaurants, the Metro is directly below the hotel, and you can go anywhere in the city. Located close to the Mall and a short walk to the monuments and smithsonians. Hotel staff was courteous and helpful. Hotel restaurant average, but expensive. Room was clean, although no coffee maker. I've stayed at this place other times and haven't had any problems. The only problem was that they did away with the minibar.

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kev129's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $309 (year-round)
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“Okay”

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3 of 5 stars
Conroe, Texas
Nov 6, 2008

I stayed here for business at the suggestion of a co-worker. It was okay. The location was good as far as getting around since it sets on four of DC's metro lines, one of which is a direct line to Reagan National. If you are looking for somewhere central to restaurants and the sights it is not. While it is walking distance to the mall, that is about it. There is nowhere to eat other than the hotel cafe which is not good and very pricey. The room was okay, a little dated but comfortable. There was an issue with the housekeeping however, when asked to clean the room all they did was make the bed and replace the linens. I was there one week and the sheets were never changed and sometimes neither were the glasses. They also often left used linens in the room. It was not the luxury hotel it claims but it was sufficient for the week.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Price
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Liz9872991's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $309 (year-round)
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“Convenient Location and Comfortable Stay”

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4 of 5 stars
Las Vegas, NV
Nov 5, 2008

You cannot beat the location of this hotel. It is directly above the L'Enfant metro stop, which is on the orange, blue, yellow, and green lines. You do not even have to walk outside to get to the metro station. The hotes is also within walking distance of the Mall and the Monuments.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant and the pub were a bit overpriced but the food and service was great. There are not alot of restaurants around the hotel.

Our room was modest but we loved the feather pillows and comforters. We had a great view of the Potomac River. The hotel was quiet and there was always plenty of hot water and clean towels. Our room service breakfast was reasonably priced and arrived on time. The decor of the rooms is a little outdated but the stay was comforable.

I would definitely stay here again.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
alphakity7's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: November 05, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $309 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com

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Address: 480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington DC, DC 20024