Rate based on Check-in: May 31, 2013 Check-out: Jun 2, 2013

Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

2 stars
1201 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
88 reviews
Great hotel for the money

The Comfort Inn was conveniently located to major sites around D.C. It was comfortable, quiet, and... See full review

  • Miller Family Arizona
  • May 29, 2012
Family Fun

The staff was very helpful and welcoming. There was a hot breakfast every morning and cookies in... See full review

  • dcbound
  • Mar 15, 2012
Washington DC hotel located near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center

The newly renovated Comfort Inn Downtown/Convention Center hotel is conveniently located less than one mile from the White House, and within walking distance of the Washington Convention Center and the Verizon Center sports and entertainment arena. The McPherson Square Metro station and Mt. Vernon Square Metro station are within four blocks, making it easy to visit all the area has to offer.


This elegant, European boutique-style hotel provides easy access to popular attractions, including the National Mall open-area national park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, Smithsonian Institution museum complex and George Washington University. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is just four miles away.

Highlights
  • Complimentary continental hot breakfast and Internet access
  • Near convention center and Verizon Center
  • Business center
Location

The Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center is less than half a mile from the Washington Convention Center and Metro station in downtown D.C. within walking distance to Smithsonian museums and monuments.

Rooms

Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center rooms have bright bedspreads and Queen Anne-style furniture. Expect a desk, safe, cable television and coffee makers in the eight-story brick-fronted hotel.

Features

Free perks at Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center include continental breakfast with hot waffles, high-speed Internet, local calls and weekday paper. The hotel has a fitness room with cardio equipment. Valet parking is available (fees apply) at Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center.

Transportation
  • Mt. Vernon Sq/7th Street/Convention Center Metro stop (0.3 mi/0.6 km)
  • Regan National Airport (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
  • Dulles International Airport (23 mi/38 km)
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (27 mi/43 km)
Attractions
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center (0.3 mi/0.6 km)
  • Dupont Circle (0.7 mi/1.2 km)
  • The White House (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • The National Mall (1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Washington Monument (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
  • Union Station (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • United States Capitol (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
  • Georgetown (1.6 mi/2.6 km)
  • Smithsonian Institution (1.9 mi/1.2 km)
Business
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business center

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Ice machine
Activities
Exercise gym
Game room
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Multilingual
Safe deposit box
FAX
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Brailled elevators
Room
Television with cable
Safe
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Iron
Smoke detectors

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Hotel Map

38.9058 -77.0295
Nearby airports
Ronald Reagan National Arpt, (DCA), 4.00, MI, S; Dulles Int'l Airport, (IAD), 20.00, MI, W; Baltimore / Wash. Intl Arpt, (BWI), 25.00, MI, NE;
Area description
City Center, 13th & M St. NW

Nearby points of interest

  • Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.3 mi
  • Studio Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Washington Convention Center: 0.4 mi
  • J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.4 mi
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.4 mi
  • National Geographic Society: 0.5 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.5 mi
  • Lafayette Square: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of American Art: 0.6 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Warner Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Decatur House: 0.7 mi
  • National Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.7 mi
  • Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.3 mi
  • Studio Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Washington Convention Center: 0.4 mi
  • J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.4 mi
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.4 mi
  • National Geographic Society: 0.5 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.5 mi
  • Lafayette Square: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of American Art: 0.6 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Warner Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Decatur House: 0.7 mi
  • National Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.7 mi
  • Fords Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Blair House: 0.7 mi
  • Freedom Plaza: 0.7 mi
  • International Spy Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Renwick Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Verizon Center: 0.7 mi
  • U Street Corridor: 0.8 mi
  • National Aquarium: 0.8 mi
  • Bohemian Caverns: 0.8 mi
  • Lincoln Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Old Post office Pavilion: 0.8 mi
  • Department of Treasury: 0.8 mi
  • Ronald Reagan Building: 0.8 mi
  • Federal Triangle: 0.8 mi
  • Zero Milestone: 0.8 mi
  • National Building Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Koshland Science Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Folger Shakespeare Library: 0.9 mi
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art: 0.9 mi
  • Presidents Park: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.9 mi
  • Judiciary Square: 0.9 mi
  • National Archives: 1 mi
  • Phillips Collection: 1 mi
  • National Museum of American History: 1 mi
  • National Museum of Natural History: 1 mi
  • Newseum: 1 mi
  • Art Museum of The Americas: 1.1 mi
  • National Gallery of Art: 1.1 mi
  • Howard University: 1.2 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (88)

Ratings and reviews for Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Overall score

3.6 / 5
88 out of 88
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4
Value:
3.9

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

3
Lesnel
Business
Orange County, California
Nov 17, 2012

Right Location, Nice Staff

Walkable to Metro, internet reception was good and FREE, within a few blocks of restaurants, cabs nearby, would stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

3
Bobbynogz
London, UK
Oct 8, 2012

It's a Comfort Inn...

It's a Comfort Inn, there's not a lot else to be said! When you book with a large chain you know the quality will be a uniform standard across the board. That's what we expected, and that's what we got. Overall we were very happy with the stay. It's only a ten minute walk to the White House (and a nice walk too). The breakfast was interesting however, egg and watery tasting sausages, we ended up skipping after the first time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

5
Miller Family Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
May 29, 2012

Great hotel for the money

The Comfort Inn was conveniently located to major sites around D.C. It was comfortable, quiet, and we appreciated the expanded breakfast offerings.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
dcbound
Missouri
Mar 15, 2012

Family Fun

The staff was very helpful and welcoming. There was a hot breakfast every morning and cookies in the afternoon. Everything was in walking distance of the hotel. We had a pretty good time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

3
W556465
Business
Va
Feb 8, 2012

Simple, average, nothing special

Good location, decent room though not well insulated against street noise, limited interaction with staff but they were pleasant

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

1
Lobbyist
Business
New York City
Feb 8, 2012

WHAT A DUMP!!!!

In short, this hotel is a hot mess and I am telling everyone at my international organization, and our many colleagues in Washington, D.C., never to book anyone to stay at this hotel again. It really is just one step up from being a total dump. Before I tell you why, I do want to recognize that the night staff at this hotel was amazing-- polite, prompt, knowledgeable, and very gracious. You probably will not find a better staff anywhere. The issues lay in the physical plant of the hotel: 1.) My room reeked of cleaning agents the entire time no matter how much I tried to air out the space. 2.) The decor in my room was incredibly worn out--busted lampshades, peeling wallpaper, huge orange stains on the frayed, threadbare carpet. It was depressing. I have stayed in much better places for far less money. 3.) The televisions throughout the entire hotel do not work properly as the large screen TVs in each room are very old and the management never switched over to digital, so all programs are completely unwatchable. 4.) The heating unit in my room reeked of something overwhelmingly sweet, so I had to shut it off. 5.) The elevator needs major repairs. It kept halting between floors and two times I and another guest had to use force to pry the doors open more than a few inches when we arrived at the 5th and 3rd floors. Stay away from here!! Do not embarrass your organization, friends, family, or business by booking anyone to stay here!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

3
DonE8
Business
Rochester, NY, USA
Jan 27, 2012

Very serviceable for a quick trip to the center city area

All was fine; breakfast better than average. Friendly staff and a good location for the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
TriniMel
Business
Atlanta, GA
Dec 9, 2011

Class A Place!

The downtown location and humble, helpful staff made this business trip worth it. The room was clean and quaint; the staff were helpful and available (24/7). The complimentary coffee and cookies were awesome! I booked my next stay with them prior to my check out! Class A hotel in a Class A town

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Map it out/Plan ahead and you will have a great time

Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Pittsburgh, PA
Jul 22, 2011

Comfortable and affordable

The location was convenient, the room was clean and comfortable -- best pillows ever! [...](front desk) is a treasure.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Long walk from hotel

The location is close to the convention center and dining -- a long walk to attractions, but it is Washington DC!

Review of Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Honolulu, HI
Jul 21, 2011

Great location!

The hotel was close to shops, restaurants and within several blocks walking distance to the Smithsonian.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Long walk from hotel

I really enjoyed being able to walk to and from the Smithsonian. I could have taken the Metro, but it was nicer to walk along tree lined streets and past shops, restaurants and other sites. The only downside is that they were doing renovations while I was staying there...but they reimbursed me for the cost of going to a gym around the corner, since the fitness center was also under renovation.

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