About Courtyard by Marriott Washington, D.C./Foggy Bottom
Courtyard Washington D.C. - Foggy Bottom offers modern, smoke-free accommodations in central Washington. The hotel is located two blocks from the White House.
Guestrooms feature plush bedding, a large work desk with ergonomic chair, sofa/armchair, and private bathroom. In-room amenities include air conditioning, cable TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-refrigerator, and safe. Connecting rooms are available.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Guests can work-out in the hotel’s on-site fitness center or take a dip in the indoor pool. Meeting facilities are available. The hotel provides valet parking for a surcharge.
The Bistro, the hotel’s on-site restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Alternative dining options are to be found in close proximity to the hotel.
Courtyard Washington D.C. - Foggy Bottom is located on the campus of the George Washington University. Travelers will find the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and all of the National Mall’s other museums and memorials within one mile of the hotel.
Positive Reviews
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Close to D.C. landmarks.
Courtyard Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom is centrally-located close to many of Washington, D.C.'s famed attractions, something guests are quick to point out. The hotel is within walking distance of the White House and the many museums and memorials at the National Mall. For those looking to venture further afield, Foggy Bottom metro station is a ten-minute walk away.
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Convenient location for GWU visitors.
The hotel is located right on the campus for the George Washington University, making it a suitable choice for those visiting the academic establishment. Parents looking to visit their children at the university report that the hotel is perfectly located.
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Professional staff with a friendly outlook.
Guests are quick to praise the hotel staff, describing the team as professional and friendly. The front desk staff is reported to be very helpful when it comes to tourist advice and suggestions.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some rooms can be a bit gloomy.
While many guests enjoy a comfortable stay at Courtyard Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom, some report that guestrooms can be on the gloomy side. The hotel's central location means that there are other high-rise buildings nearby, resulting in the need for privacy blinds. As such, some rooms do not receive much natural light.
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Hotel restaurant has a limited menu.
A number of guests are disappointed by the hotel restaurant's menu. These guests report that choice is a little limited. The same criticism has been applied to the hotel's breakfast.
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Valet parking proves to be expensive.
Guests driving to Washington report that the hotel's valet parking service is on the expensive side. Others dismiss these cost additional charges as being typical of D.C.