I’ve been staying at Washington Plaza for a work conference for 3 consecutive years, and this time has definitely been the best. The staff is always so kind and helpful. Belene helped me to do two separate check ins earlier than she had to, simply out of courtesy. I wheeled in straight off a flight and was warmly accommodated when it would have been more than appropriate to ask me to wait. The common areas have been freshly renovated and the food & beverage, which I always loved, has been the best yet this trip! It’s really all the little touches for me, like Belene’s kindness and having my room made, even when I sleep in and leave later. Love this place!

Stayed at this hotel for the UFC Freedom 250 fanfest. It's about less than a mile walk to the Elipse and is located near a CVS and Wawa liquor store so that was super convient. The price was good and the rooms are good. Rooms aren't large, but does the job for sleeping. 32 inch tv, fridge and standard everything else. No complaints here and would stay again.

Overall not a bad stay. Good location. Staff was fine. Room was just fine. Parking garage is small & has a lot of hazardous areas. Can hit your car on many things hanging from the ceiling, our car was damaged. Hardly any signs about the tight & unfitting spaces. Staff was helpful about the damage but overall should be a better lot that your guests are parking at.

This is an older hotel. It did the job but is not fancy. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable. Room was clean. The staff were amazing. I was able to walk just about everywhere I went which was really nice. I loved that it was tucked into a corner. It felt like a retreat from the busy city.

I'm hesitant to leave a review because I don't want the best kept secret in Washington DC hotels to get out. Ignore what haters say about construction or it being dated. The construction is because they're doing a floor-by-floor renovation, and they're nearly done with it, and it looks great. Compared to newer, super-trendy hotels clearly designed for flashy social media posts, the room layouts here may feel a bit 2000s-era because they lack excesses like record players and bookshelves in-room, but the renovations have added clean, stylish comfort at an accessible price point without the visual noise. Design hounds will love its midcentury internationalist-high modern architecture, like a Niemeyer or Le Corbusier design, best taken in while floating on your back in the amazing central courtyard pool, which is the place to be on a hot day. It really adds a classy panache In a city full of otherwise normcore or visually-taxing hotels, when you walk up the promenade with its curved white façade and through the front door, you feel almost like a celebrity. The service is always the best I've ever received. They treat you like a real dignitary, no matter who you are (in part because actual dignitaries stay here, especially when there are international conferences in town). The location in Thomas Circle is central to everything you want in DC and the Capitol Bikeshare stand nearby on the circle makes getting around cheap and easy. The restaurant food is good, the staff friendly, the service timely, and the drinks at the poolside bar are well-made. Even though my employer prefers to put our staff up at more expensive, trendier hotels, when I get to plan my own travel, I prefer the Washington Plaza. A style icon for adults with taste who value retro chic.

A seamless and relaxing stay. The check-in process was smooth, the room was perfectly prepared, and the atmosphere throughout the property was welcoming. Staff demonstrated professionalism and genuine hospitality. Every aspect of the visit reflected high standards and careful management.

The location itself is great — very central to everything. However, the hotel is still under construction and does not offer room service. You also have to come downstairs to receive any guest or visitor at any hour of the day. The front desk will not call up or send them up, which feels unreasonable. I understand there may be security concerns, but it makes you wonder what the purpose of the front desk is if they cannot assist with basic guest coordination.

The staff is super friendly. The reviews led me to believe it was a much nicer hotel. There was significant construction going on and that created a lot of noise in the common areas like the lounge, and that was a real drag. The room is kind of worn out, with generally deteriorated surfaces, especially in the bath. The water pressure in the bathroom was really substandard. The bathroom wasn’t very clean. The only way to get a Coke or something in the evening is at the bar, which was kind of a drag. Coffee service in the morning means visiting the hostess stand in the restaurant and spending five bucks for a to go cup of just okay coffee. Felt like a ripoff. It’s in a good area with wonderful dining and entertainment options within walking distance. We walked to Chinatown, the National Portrait Gallery, and may excellent restaurants. Next time I visit I will spend a little more per night and stay in a nicer place. It’s not management’s fault, it’s just a worn out property—room finishes and plumbing, particularly.

I have mixed emotions about my stay here. I was greeted Friday 2/20/2026 by John who seemed to be a manager of some sort. He was very kind and even upgraded us to a suite with a balcony. I was very excited and appreciative but upon entering my room and giving a quick inspection I noticed a strange bug inside the shower. I was displeased and brought this to the attention of John, in which he simply said he’d list it in the report of the room. No food voucher, no offer to switch rooms, no type of compensation to justify what I had just witnessed in the shower. I believe something could’ve and should’ve been done to accommodate my guest and I, as I was charged a deposit for each night I stayed there. It was 60$ for the first night and 50$ for the second. I hope someone reaches out to me and does something about the issues I had here. Thank you.

The room was cozy and the staff was very friendly. Note that the following statement is not a negative note towards the hotel. But simply a personal one: the room would not go below 70?, despite setting the thermostat to 65?. For me that made the night a little uncomfortable, but I still got a full night's sleep. I would definitely come here again. I'll just bring a small fan with me next time.