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The Embassy Inn

2.0 of 5
1627 16th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-3063
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The Embassy Inn
3.0 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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Sydney, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Don't expect anything fancy but it is comfortable and generally clean. We were stuck for accommodation at the last minute and the Embassy Inn was the only place available at a reasonable rate (US$200). It did the job but nothing extra. Apathetic reception staff, made sure you check the bill on your departure. Breakfast was out of bakery box but... More

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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else! We were three couples and each of our rooms had major issues. First of all, each of the rooms is TINY!!! Barely enough room for stepping on the floor when you get out of bed. Our room had AC with no control -- and the room was permanently freezing. Next door, our... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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We booked this hotel on Hotels.com based on the recommendation of a colleague. Unfortunately we paid for three nights in advance and Hotels.com would not refund any nights when we decided to move after the first night. The bed was very old and creeky and the room was just a little larger than the bed. We have stayed in plenty... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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I was pleasantly surprised by this little boutique hotel in the vicinity of Dupont Circle in DC. Just lovely! Well kept. The front already made a good impression upon entry. Sure it is not a five-star set-up, and I did not go with that expectation either. I liked the location and the lay-out of the hotel. The breakfast room, though... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

We stayed at the embassy inn and I was pleasantly surprised. We got a great deal. The hotel was inexpensive, it's in a very nice neighborhood, the hotel was immaculate, walking distance to the white house (15 minute walk) and many restaurants. The room was a bit small but that would not prevent me from staying there again. Breakfast is... More

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Dublin
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

I stayed in the embassy inn on a recent trip to dc whilst the location is great and very central that's about the only positive the hotel has..... the room was tiny and the bed was not a double as requested, the breakfast couldn't be called continental a few pastries still in a box with paper cups and plastic knives... More

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Los Angeles
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

Stayed here on Sept '10 which was kind of funny cause I was supposed to stay here with family a couple of years earlier, but completely forgot about it. Located on a nice street a few blocks from Dupont Circle, the hotel is located in a nice brownstone, which is what most of the neighborhood is like. It is a... More

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Madison, Wi
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

I found the room to be impressively clean, especially the bathroom. The bathroom was much more spacious than other hotels I've stayed in for the same price. I thought the breakfast was very impressive as well. They had a nice selection of good pastries, cereal, bread, bagels, tea, coffee, and juice. The only thing they could have added was some... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

A recent business trip to Washington provided me the opportunity to discover a new neighborhood and a hotel that was a wonderful alternative to big name and big price hotels. The Embassy Inn, on 16th Street in Washington, DC is a place that provided hospitality and charm...at a very reasonable price. Located in a mixed residential/commercial area, within moments of... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
5
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The hotel is not glamorous but neither is it dingy. The rooms are pretty small but they're clean and comfortable. The rooms are equipped with 27" LCD TVs. The staff is friendly and it's a good value for the area. The breakfast was pretty weak (think a platter of donuts and pastries, plus coffee and some cheerios and it runs... More

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Address: 1627 16th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-3063
Price range (per night):* 115 AUD - 256 AUD

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