Washington Hilton

Overall not impressed. The walls are thin and you can hear everything in neighboring rooms. The restaurant food is okay but overpriced, and the catering food is subpar. They try to be creative but I’d rather eat a well made simple dish like a burger than some poorly executed fancy pasta or veggie dish. The hotel charges for everything including $ 12 per day for wifi and the wireless signal isn’t very strong. The bathrooms in the rooms are small, there’s no fridge in the room and the entire building is a little dated.
It’s not all bad — there are a few perks! The hotel café is convenient and the building is in a decent location near Dupont Circle with lots of restaurants and bars nearby.

Great experience on short notice. The only downside was that I could not extend my stay due to a number of conventions in the area. The restaurant was OK in my opinion, and the bar was comfortable. The Hilton Honors lounge was a great getaway from the busy public areas. The room was comfortable and clean with a modern décor and quiet as a church. Location of the hotel is premium for anything you are doing in the city, and taxis are lined up ready to go at a moments notice. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to the district.

This is a review for the conference center portion of the Hilton. This venue is large enough to hold conferences ranging from a few participants to probably ten thousand or more. The group I was with that about 4,000 and accessed the ballrooms, Columbia room, as well as several of the smaller rooms on there Terrace and Concourse levels. The venue was over all clean, well-​maintained, and well-​lit. All of the staff working the conference was friendly and knowledgeable always able to answer my questions pleasantly and politely. The bathrooms in particular were very spacious clean and maintained. Which was quite a surprise. The catered foods for my conference included in nearly continuous coffee and tea stands located in common areas as well as catered lunches. The lunch is included a selection of meat and vegetable sandwiches side dish with couscous and fresh fruit potato chips and soda; all of this was perfect for a conference setting. The main problem was the layout for the vendor tables along the international Terrace and in The Concourse foyer. The tables were arranged much too closely to the walkway where people needed to pass in order to get to various meetings. This congestion affected not only conference attendees but also the workers who needed to maintain the coffee stands or food tables. Similarly it seemed as though some of the access stairways were closed off to various parts of the international Ballroom. The signage was also not adequate so that I often found myself heading in a completely wrong direction to get to room that appeared to be that appear to have an entrance in a specific location based on the map. One other area for improvement would be the audio-​visual staff in some of the larger meeting halls. In one room in particular the microphone volume was not set at an appropriate level for several of the speakers and microphone kept cutting in and out and there was a good amount of feedback that interrupted that was distracting during the presentations. There could also be more charging stations particularly throughout the larger meeting rooms. Overall it’s a very nice conference venue that’s also quite convenient.

I went there for a fundraising event. This hotel is packed with many different kinds of ppl! Fun;)
Customer service: Pretty good.
Price: Pricier because of this location.
Parking lot: Packed! $ 20 or 30 for a few hours.

The pros about this place:
1. Convenient location near Dupont Circle/​Adams Morgan
2. Lots of rooms
3. Fairly easy to park your car via valet or self park
4. Beds are comfortable (very comfy)
5. TV channel selection is pretty substantial
6. Room service is fast
The cons about this place:
1. The rooms feel dated/​old
2. There aren’t a lot of floors, but there are a lot of rooms. So as you might guess this hotel is pretty wide/​sprawling. If you have a room far from the elevator, it’s a hike to get to your room
3. The showers are meh
4. Whole place could use a facelift
5. The walls are like paper thin. You can hear people chatting next door, walking upstairs and even when the A/​C kicks in next door. You’ve been warned.
Based on that assessment, this place is a straight up 3 star. It’s not bad since the beds are really comfy and I slept very well. But that’s assuming you’re not staying below or next door to someone who is noisy. Also if you don’t like long walks then be sure to ask for a room near the elevator, even if it can get pretty noisy if you’re close to that area.

I stayed here for my birthday weekend 3 nights. I find that if you’re a AAA member you tend to get a better discount than government/​military. Also if you are a hilton honors member you get free access to the gym, free in room wifi and 2 complimentary bottled waters per room upon check in. Parking is expensive $ 46-​$ 41 so I highly suggest doing the parking package with the room if you’re a AAA member it cuts it down if I did my math right to about $ 26 a night. It’s in and out privileges. This is a business hotel so it was hopping on Thursday and Friday night, come Saturday it was quiet. There are plenty of cabs out front, so there’s no need to call one. The DuPont CIrcle Metro station is only about a 3 ½ block walk. If you are with someone who can’t walk very far than I would suggest just doing a cab or über it. But the walk was do-​able. There are plenty of bars and restaurants within the vicinity. I personally did not eat in McClellan’s the pub in the hotel, but my brother and nephew said the food was really good, and a bit high but not super high. The outdoor patio of the hotel has nice fire pits and umbrellas and patio furniture that are comfortable. There’s a coffee shop and bar downstairs. The décor of the hotel was very nice, but I will have to agree with some of the reviewers that the walls are thin or you can hear your neighbors through the vents. Luckily, I was out and about the whole time. But I did hear my nephew next door when I was in the bathroom. The hallways are super long but we were in the middle and there was one elevator near our doors that we could access as well. The window in the room does open, but it’s a small window. Rooms were nice and comfy. It’s close to Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, The Smithsonian, Georgetown, like a mile or two. We used the metro, über and cabs. The most is like $ 8-​$ 15 for a cab ride. We took it to the black cat, Georgetown, and from Columbia Heights. If you have 2 people or more you can just split the price. I feel this hotel in the city was In close proximity to everywhere.

The crab cake did NOT drive me nuts but the service was attentive. I would try other menu items and may while in town.
Lack of flavor resulting in boring taste is my main reason.

Pros:
Good location — about 10 min walk to subways, and bus stops even closer.
Clean rooms
Complimentary coffee in room
Cons:
Need to be a Hilton member to use gym of pool
Pool is outdoors and only open May — autumn
No refrigerator in room
Parking is 42.00 each 24 hours and not valet
Breakfast is only complimentary for Hilton members
Also be careful of the closing elevator doors — the safety sensors aren’t that good and we literally saw 4 people jammed in the doors and one guys backpack got stuck in the door!

This is the hotel where Regan was shot, good little bit of history.
This was a good Hilton choice. A little far from all the attractions of DC but in a nice little area with some good food choices around in walking distance. Hotel was clean, pretty confusing to get around in at times but not in a bad way.
I was disappointed that they didn’t have a indoor pool, just outdoors and it was March so not open yet.
I would stay here again, I’m a Hilton guy.
KT

Beautiful Hotel — Lots of amenities– Staff is amazing– Love love love that you have a personal guest services person assigned to your room for the entire time you’re here — you can text them in lieu of calling down stairs and they handle all request and send you messages via text in return– that’s gives them the extra star in my book — very close by to everything– best to check in — park and just take a cab or über to wherever you’re going — finding parking once you leave the hotel will have you driving in circles– some of the parking garages are pricey once your out in about — parking at the hotel is $ 41 — and your room key gives you access to the garage so you can come in and out — no additional cost… There is a bar — coffee shop and several other small stores on the Lobby floor so you really don’t have to leave the hotel if you just want to relax — OMGGGGG– best shower I’ve encountered thus far in a hotel — I actually said «Oh my God» lots of laughs — All and All a greatttttt place to stay — Super Quiet which is essential for me–

Loved our stay here. It was four of us and we booked only one room but instead got upgraded to 2 rooms for a small fee. Also got free entry to their executive lounge with great view and free breakfast.
Hotel is located near Dupont Circle and there’s lots of restaurants around.
The rooms were clean and service was great.
Bartender at the bar made good drinks and we forgot why we came to Washington DC (well, almost).
I would stay here again.

The Good:
–Good neighborhood, I felt safe, lots of people out walking dogs and jogging
–Close to Dupont Circle area which means lots of restaurants/​shops/​bars within walking distance.
–The décor inside the hotel room was nice & modern
–Restaurants and bars on site
–Courteous staff at front desk
–Right by the bus stop
–Donut shop is located directly across the street for a quick bite
–Some of the hop-​on-​hop-​off bus tours stop right out front (we rode the Old Town Trolley, I recommend it).
The Bad:
–The rooms are on the small side, didn’t bother me much but they are noticeably smaller than other rooms I have stayed in. There is still a full sized chair, ottoman, desk, desk chair, dresser, nightstands, tv, and closet… just less floor space and no microwave or refrigerator.
–The walls are thin, I could hear my neighbor through the vent but only when we were both in the bathroom at the same time. Now I feel bad for jamming music while getting ready.
–Restaurants seemed over-​priced (but I would rather eat out anyway)
–There is a building being built next to it so there is some ugly construction
***Tips***
–Ask for a room with a non-​construction view, and preferably a corner room. I did this and got a corner room which means more windows and one less neighbor to worry about. The windows in my room opened as well so that was nice in the crisp fall weather.
–A taxi from the hotel to the White House area will cost around $ 11, the metro is cheaper but there is a good 7 – 10 min walk up hill to the hotel from the metro station so be aware.
–All of the Smithsonian museums in D.C. are free, check them out! I recommend the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.

Just love this place
We came there with a couple of friends
It was such a nice place
The bed was very comfortable :)
We enjoy all the different amenities I think:
The pool during the evening and in the morning
The fitness classes (we had a yoga class on a Monday morning)
The bathroom of the fitness (amazing they give you everything you need)
The free mint water or cranberry
The staff is professional and very helpful
A friend of mine put her luggage 1 day before coming and I was able to retrieve it without waiting
They have their own FedEx service
And you can print for free
To sum up I highly recommend this place for the swimming pool and the service :)))
Thank you

We arrived wet and tired.
Princess, the lovely lady who checked us in, greeted us with a smile and a warm reception.
Check in was swift and painless.
We had a corner room with a view of the Washington Monument. This, being my first time to DC, I was overwhelmed with excitement.
The room was clean and spacious and the wifi worked effortlessly, most of the time.
The bed was dreamy! We slept well each night.
The bathroom was modern and spotless.
The long walk to the elevator from our room was humorous.
On our 2^nd night we were awoken by loud neighbors at 3 AM. They were talking loudly and blaring their television. I was about to call downstairs, but the noise dissipated quickly.
Another guest must have called before me.
That’s the only negative I had from my experience.
The location was perfect central to everything.
We loved this hotel and can’t wait to visit again .
Thank you !
They’ve finally put up a plaque to memorialize the spot where the attempted assassination of President Reagan, which is located in front of the building.

I think I’m in love… with their chef. Generally hotel food is not rave worthy… but the chef has done a marvelous job!!!
The Crab Cakes are divine and I fell in love with the Lobster a Salad.
Yum!

The Washington Hilton is a very nice hotel. There are two entrances to this hotel. The layout is a little strange as there are multiple main levels.
Part of this hotel is currently going through a renovation. The hotel itself is very nice and bigger than most Hiltons. The staff at the front desk was very nice and knowledgeable HH honors one was a breeze and they gave you complementary water bottles and HH honors bag. The front desk explain where everything was in the hotel and where all the major maps were so that we could find our way around. There is a place to eat in here called Mcfaddens I ended up just having a drink here so I don’t know how the food was but it seemed like it was pretty busy. There’s also a really nice tea and coffee shop inside that has a lot of good pastries.
The room itself was very nice there was a decent view out the window from the fourth floor nothing spectacular. The room was clean and simple. In the shower the shower head was connected to a multi pivit head. The shower head was horrible every time you turn the water on the water pressure was so great that the shower head would fall straight down. Other than that the hotel is very nice.
Overall this is a good hotel in Washington DC it’s close proximity to a lot of different things you can walk almost anywhere in the area. If you were in the area I do recommend staying here.

The Washington Hilton was just an ok hotel in that it fits the purpose of anything one would ever need, but doesn’t seem to have much of the «nicer» perks that I usually think of with most Hiltons. I really think this hotel is meant to handle major conventions and meetings. Here’s why:
Pros:
— Convenient location aside from the confusion of which entrance to use. We used the entrance on Columbia more than Connecticut Ave
— Cranberry/​mint water available in the lobby during the afternoon. Probably one of the «fancier» things this hotel offered.
— Lots of seating during the day in lobby along with the free wifi which is faster there than in the rooms.
— Coffee shop and bar available
— Decent water pressure and comfortable beds/​sheets in the room
Cons:
— A/​C was loud in the room
— Room is a bit on the small side
— They skimp you on towels. Most hotels offer at least 3 – 4 bath towels in a 2-​person room.
— No ventilation in the bathroom (beware if your roomie takes some nasty dumps)
— No spa services at this hotel, so it’s all business.
I’m not saying this is a bad hotel, but it’s not going to feel luxurious (except for the bed and sheets). I’m pretty sure I’ve stayed at better Hiltons. I really think this hotel is meant to handle guests for conferences so most things are efficient.

Es OK, tiene piscina y gym pero no los use me parecieron sucios, la basura de comida de otros días afuera de las habitaciones se ve muy mal, mi cuarto estuvo limpio siempre, no doy opinión de la comida por que cene fuera, la atención de la gente de recepción muy amable

04/​16, 1-​night stay.
I haven’t been to D.C. in many years. I stopped in for the night, on part of a long drive from TX to MA, so I could visit a very old friend. I chose this hotel in part based on my friend’s suggestion of the location. Hers was a good suggestion.
I arrived in the evening, after a long drive from Savannah GA. The valet attendant helped me almost promptly. When I approached the front desk, I waited behind someone else — not long at all. I was greeted by a gentleman who was an absolute delight after such a long drive. (I believe his name was Dennis C.) At that time, I was a Silver HHonors member, but he welcomed me as more, giving me a room on the top floor and access to the Executive Lounge. Even outside of that, he was wonderfully conversational and informative.
The only unpleasant part of my stay was the very long hallway down which I had to walk to get to my room — not the best option when you’re rushing to dinner and also traveling as a single female. However, walking around the neighborhood, even later into the evening (I went to the nearby CVS), I did feel safe.
My room was tiny, but I didn’t need much, so it worked fine. The shower head is positioned in the corner of the shower, near the sliding glass door, so body positioning was rather awkward. The bathroom (and shower) were lovely and well-​maintained, though — a welcome benefit after my prior night’s stay.
I went to CVS for a dessert item because the lobby restaurant was ridiculously crowded and I couldn’t get any of the staff’s attention. (Also, room service was closed, and there was no gift shop or snack bar.) There were a myriad business travelers present, understandable given the location.
On the morning of my departure, the wait time for my car from the valet was upwards of an annoying 20 minutes, even when I requested it early, as they’d suggested.
Overall, I was pleased. The hotel is located in a lovely area and is welcoming, particularly for a single night’s stay.

This review is for the TDL Bar inside the Hilton Washington and partial hotel.
Grabbed a quick snack and beer inside the hotel while on a trip with my job and have to say I was pretty impressed with these crab cakes. They were soft and very meaty. The pico de galo gave it a small kick and the lime sauce enhanced the flavor. The dining area for this was an open area near the main lobby and was nice and quiet which was great after dealing with a lot of noise.
The hotel itself was nice and the rooms were comfortable. From this small experience, my rating is four stars. I was busy working so didn’t get to really explore the entire hotel.
Dinner 5÷29÷2013

I can see why there are some low reviews for this place. It is REALLY expensive and if you’re not a Hilton Honors member and/​or if your stay isn’t being comp’ed by your company… this Hilton is REALLY expensive! Everything costs extra $: WiFi, using their fitness center, parking your car, etc. Of course, for HH members, a lot of these perks are for free :)
I was fortunate to get to enjoy my stay on someone else’s dime and splurged on room service. The lobster salad and crab cakes here are PHENOMENAL. The buffalo wings and crème brûlée were more disappointing, but we ordered the lobster salad twice because it was so amazingly delicious, with its fresh leaves, quinoa, avocado, pumpkin seeds, and chunky, succulent lobster. I had no idea hotel food could be this excellent and it makes me wonder if the dining places downstairs are also this good.
Our room was somewhat cramped (your standard double bed) but comfortable and clean. Plenty of towels and amenities. Everything worked great and we even had a great view of the city. It was easy communicating with the staff and they were all friendly and efficient. We were away from the elevator and for the most part, found our stay to be quiet. The door of the room across from us was very squeaky though and we could hear it closing every once and a while.
The hotel itself is HUGE lengthwise. When we visited it was conference season and the Hilton was hosting not only back-​to-​back conferences but also hosting attendees for other conferences in the nearby area. Each wing spans for what feels like a mile in either direction; luckily there is one «terrace» elevator that reaches about halfway in the hall that can be taken, but I wish there were more since it took us 10 minutes to get us from the main elevators to our room each time.
My favorite aspects of the hotel were the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (I thought this was a California chain only, it’s one of my favs), the large fitness center, and the shortish walk to Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle. You’re not that close to any Metro station, but it’s still a pretty convenient hotel. I had no trouble using Über here either.
All and all, I really enjoyed my 5-​day stay here and I’m looking forward to coming back next time I need to be in DC.

Sehr großes und professionell geführtes Businesshotel im nördlichen Washington, etwa zwei Kilometer vom weißen Haus entfernt. Washington ist teures Hotelpflaster und man merkt wohl, dass hier viele Rechnungen von Firmen oder Ländern bezahlt werden. Der architektonisch etwas einfallslose Kasten ist innen aber zweckmässig aufgebaut. Mitreisende kommen aus wirklich, und diesmal kann man wirklich wirklich sagen, allen Ländern. Warum gerade der Typ im Zimmer neben mir aus Deutschland kommt, das wird die NSA so gedeichselt haben, spart wahrscheinlich Kosten beim Abhören. Alle Extras schlagen auch extra auf die Reisekasse. Internet ist in der Lobby ebenso stabil– wie kostenlos, in der Bar braucht man schon mal fünf gute Minuten und auf dem Zimmer kostet es 13,95 US$ am Tag. Parken kostet 36 US$ am Tag in der hoteleigenen Tiefgarage. Da ich ein Hertz Auto hatte und Hertz auch in der Lobby eine Station hat habe ich clevererweise versucht das Auto früher loszubekommen, ging aber nur gegen Aufpreis, der mit den Taxikosten zum Flughafen die Tiefgaragenkosten bei weitem überstiegen hätte, ergo also doch keine so geniale Idee. Insgesamt jedoch ist ein Aufenthalt in der Haupstadt der USA nicht billig, dafür war das Package des Hilton recht günstig und qualitativ einwandfrei. Etwas verwirrend war die Adressangabe bei
, die die Adresse aber ja sicher vom Hotel übernommen haben. Dort steht Dupont Circle/​Connecticut Avenue, der Circle ist aber gute drei– bis vierhundert Meter vom Hotel entfernt.
Die Lage vom Washington Hilton ist im Norden von Washington und damit nicht so zentral, wie die bekannten Downtowner Marriott oder Hilton Grden Inn. Doch wer gut zu Fuß ist, der sollte sich von hier sein Washington erwandern. Dies hat einen Grund, denn es ist unglaublich interessant den Menschen zuzusehen und vor allem zuzuhören. Denn anders, als in anderen Großstädten gibt es hier halt Geschäftsleute, Touristen Diplomaten UND Politiker. Manchmal bestimmt auch Mischformen. Und man hört eben alle Sprachen jeder Untergruppe. Insofern macht es viel Sinn Washington zu erwandern und dann gegebenenfalls mit dem Taxi aus der Stadt wieder zurückzufahren, kostete aus Downtown etwa 12, – US$, da kommt es dann auch nicht mehr drauf an. Das Auto sollte nett in der Tiefgarage stehen bleiben, in der Stadt ist Parken extrem teuer. Nach Dulles International Airport sind es übrigens 45 bis 60 Minuten Fahrzeit und mit dem Taxi kommt man da nicht unter 60, – US$ weg.
Der Service ist sehr professionell, da gibt es die in den USA so heiß geliebten Standardprozesse. Beim Vorfahren vor dem Hotel wird man über die zwei Möglichkeiten sein Auto zu Parken belehrt, Valet oder selber. Der CheckIn geht zügig, der nette Mann nimmt sich jedoch gerne die Zeit ein paar Grundsätzlichkeiten zu erklären bezüglich Transportmöglichkeiten. Abends an der Bar geht es kurz, knapp und nicht sehr freundlich zu. Insgesamt empfand ich den Service als hochprofessionell und auf internationalem Standard.
Kann nur die Bar beurteilen, die eine ganz normal Hotelbar ist. Preise sind mit 10 US$ für ein grosses Yuengling-​Bier aus Pennsylvania recht erwachsen. Service war am ersten Abend mufflig, am zweiten Abend dann aufgetaut. Achja, und dann konnte man noch abends nett auf der hinteren Terrasse sitzen — dort hat Hilton offene Feuerstellen eingerichtet, was ich als sehr schön empfand. Unregelmässig kommt der Service vorbei und man muss schon etwas Zeit mitbringen, was aber beim gemütlichen Sitzen an der Feuerstelle nicht sehr schwer fällt.
Zimmer sind recht klein, aber trotz der Kompaktheit doch irgendwie gemütlich. Der Schnitt ist klassisch mit dem kleinen Bad neben dem Eingang. Ich hatte ein Queensizebett mit harter Matratze und genügend Kopfkissen, sehr gut. Ansonsten funktionale Ausstattung inklusive eines gemütlichen Sessels vor dem Flat-​TV. Auf dem fünften Stock hört man keinerlei Straßenlärm mehr, da hört man eher die Klimaanlage, die schon einmal eine ruhige Nacht jäh unterbrechen kann, wenn sie in die Stille brüllt. Sonst aber gute Ruhe gefunden und schönes, kleines Zimmer.
Ich empfand das Washington Hilton als idealen Kompromiss zwischen Budget und Komfort. Wer gut zu Fuss ist, der erwandert sich von hier die Stadt, in der Umgebung gibt es genug Alternativen zum Essen und Trinken, so dass die heftigen Nebenkosten auch clever umgangen werden können.

Very expensive for hotel guests (10 $).
There is space and it was not too crowded when I came.