Its life-size Marilyn Monroe statue in the lobby is hot (the way some like it), but the 154 guest rooms in this Dupont Circle hotel feel more outdated business hotel than funky boutique. But as the rooms (two-room suites, mostly) are much bigger than average, it's a passable choice for longer stays.
Its life-size Marilyn Monroe statue in the lobby is hot (the way some like it), but the 154 guest rooms in this Dupont Circle hotel feel more outdated business hotel than funky boutique. But as the rooms (two-room suites, mostly) are much bigger than average, it's a passable choice for longer stays.
The five-floor, 126-room Hotel Arboretum has a mediocre location along a six-lane road in Northeast DC, but it’s a solid value for those trying to avoid the expense of downtown hotels. Highlights include clean and spacious rooms, a free breakfast buffet, and convenient amenities like a fitness center and small convenience store. Just note that business travelers that don't need highway proximity can often find downtown hotels in this price range; it may be worth comparing rates with The Dupont Circle Hotel.
The five-floor, 126-room Hotel Arboretum has a mediocre location along a six-lane road in Northeast DC, but it’s a solid value for those trying to avoid the expense of downtown hotels. Highlights include clean and spacious rooms, a free breakfast buffet, and convenient amenities like a fitness center and small convenience store. Just note that business travelers that don't need highway proximity can often find downtown hotels in this price range; it may be worth comparing rates with The Dupont Circle Hotel.
Housed in an attractive Beaux Arts building in downtown D.C., the upper-middle-range Hamilton offers historic flavor at reasonable rates. Highlights include a nice fitness center, above-average restaurant, and a full-service Starbucks. Standard rooms are small, but typically sufficient for business travelers -- which are the hotel’s main clientele. For larger rooms and a swimming pool, try the Hilton Garden Inn, two blocks south.
Housed in an attractive Beaux Arts building in downtown D.C., the upper-middle-range Hamilton offers historic flavor at reasonable rates. Highlights include a nice fitness center, above-average restaurant, and a full-service Starbucks. Standard rooms are small, but typically sufficient for business travelers -- which are the hotel’s main clientele. For larger rooms and a swimming pool, try the Hilton Garden Inn, two blocks south.
