£76.49 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in 22 Feb 2013 Check-out 23 Feb 2013

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

3 stars
480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
138 reviews
excellent hotel

very convenient location, the metro line goes directly to the ground floor of the plaza and it's... See full review

  • redmanred
  • 31 Dec 2012
grandson intro to american history/govmt

fantastic week of exploring and enjoying dc!!! all was excellent except for tv reception in... See full review

  • papa den
  • 18 Jun 2012
A beautiful oasis featuring endless amenities just steps from the National Mall, and within minutes of the Convention Center and most of Capital's monuments and attractions. Located just 2 blocks from the Smithsonian museums, the hotel is situated atop the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station, with direct access to four Metro lines from the hotel lobby, and an underground shopping center. Highlights include an Outdoor Rooftop Heated Pool; a well-equipped fitness center; The American Grill "A Steak and Seafood Marketplace"; an exceptional lounge and brew pub; and wireless Internet access throughout. Named for Washington's city planner, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the hotel offers a stately and gracious sense of arrival. Hotel amenities include a business center, room service, and Valet Parking. View rooms offer exceptional views of the nation's capital, and all rooms are smoke-free.

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Rooms

Standard Room with One King Bed
Rooms include an entertainment center with TV, free HBO, large writing desk, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, hairdryer, coffee maker and a TV and radio in the bathroom. In addition, all rooms are equipped with high speed wireless Internet access, two phone lines, a speakerphone and voice mail. All guest rooms are now non-smoking.
Standard Room with Two Double Beds
Rooms include an entertainment center with TV, free HBO, large writing desk, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, hairdryer, coffee maker and a TV and radio in the bathroom. In addition, all rooms are equipped with high speed wireless Internet access, two phone lines, a speakerphone and voice mail. All guest rooms are now non-smoking.
Superior View Room with King Bed
View of the Monument, River or City. Rooms include an entertainment center with TV, free HBO, large writing desk, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, hairdryer, coffee maker and a TV and radio in the bathroom. In addition, all rooms are equipped with high speed wireless Internet access, two phone lines, a speakerphone and voice mail. All guest rooms are now non-smoking.
Superior View Room with Two Double Beds
View of the Monument, River or City. Rooms include an entertainment center with TV, free HBO, large writing desk, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, hairdryer, coffee maker and a TV and radio in the bathroom. In addition, all rooms are equipped with high speed wireless Internet access, two phone lines, a speakerphone and voice mail. All guest rooms are now non-smoking.

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Hotel Map

38.8854 -77.0258
Area served
Washington DC
Nearby airports
Ronald Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airports.
Area description
The hotel is located in the Southwest quadrant of Washington DC. Situated at the Metro's L'Enfant Plaza Stop.

Nearby points of interest

  • National Museum of African Art: 0.2 mi
  • Sackler Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Arts and Industries Building: 0.2 mi
  • Arthur M Sackler Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • L'enfant Plaza: 0.2 mi
  • Enid A Haupt Garden: 0.2 mi
  • Ripley Center: 0.2 mi
  • Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: 0.2 mi
  • Smithsonian Institution: 0.3 mi
  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing: 0.3 mi
  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: 0.4 mi
  • National Mall: 0.4 mi
  • Holocaust Memorial Museum: 0.4 mi
  • National Air and Space Museum: 0.4 mi
  • National Museum of Natural History: 0.4 mi
  • National Museum of African Art: 0.2 mi
  • Sackler Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Arts and Industries Building: 0.2 mi
  • Arthur M Sackler Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • L'enfant Plaza: 0.2 mi
  • Enid A Haupt Garden: 0.2 mi
  • Ripley Center: 0.2 mi
  • Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: 0.2 mi
  • Smithsonian Institution: 0.3 mi
  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing: 0.3 mi
  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: 0.4 mi
  • National Mall: 0.4 mi
  • Holocaust Memorial Museum: 0.4 mi
  • National Air and Space Museum: 0.4 mi
  • National Museum of Natural History: 0.4 mi
  • National Museum of American History: 0.5 mi
  • National Gallery of Art: 0.5 mi
  • National Archives: 0.5 mi
  • National Museum of the American Indian: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Monument: 0.6 mi
  • Federal Triangle: 0.6 mi
  • Newseum: 0.6 mi
  • Old Post office Pavilion: 0.6 mi
  • Arena Stage: 0.6 mi
  • Jefferson Memorial: 0.6 mi
  • Ronald Reagan Building: 0.6 mi
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial: 0.6 mi
  • Declaration of Independence Memorial: 0.7 mi
  • Tidal Basin: 0.7 mi
  • United States Botanic Garden: 0.7 mi
  • National Aquarium: 0.7 mi
  • Fords Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Freedom Plaza: 0.8 mi
  • Warner Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Judiciary Square: 0.8 mi
  • National Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.8 mi
  • International Spy Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Peace Monument: 0.8 mi
  • Koshland Science Museum: 0.8 mi
  • National World War II Memorial: 0.8 mi
  • United States Capitol: 0.8 mi
  • Presidents Park: 0.9 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • National Museum of American Art: 0.9 mi

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness centre or spa
  • Fitness room
  • Gift shop
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Tour desk
  • Wireless internet

Dining

American Sea Grill
American/Seafood,Breakfast: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 6.30 am-3 pm and 5-10 pm.
Foggy Bottom Brew Pub
Pub Cuisine. Open daily 11.30 am-midnight.
Coffee Cart
Starbucks Coffee and Breakfast/Snacks. Open daily 6.30 am-2 pm.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted 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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (138)

Ratings and reviews for L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Overall score

3.7 / 5
138 out of 138
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.6

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Beef43
Business
Boston, MA
13 Feb 2013

Front Desk and Internet

I was in DC for business and when I went to use the business center nothing was set up to work. Also, the whole hotel had no wireless internet. I tried to call the front desk to set up a 5:00 am wake-up call and I got disconnected several times (4-5) and ended up giving up calling the front desk. The people working there were friendly and the hotel's in a great location. I would recommend the hotel to someone as long as they didn't expect to get any work done in the hotel.

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

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

National mall is nearby.

Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Chief of Staff's Mom
Holland, Michigan
8 Feb 2013

A Great Place to Stay!

This was a perfect spot for us, and everyone was always so helpful! The doormen were helpful and not pesty!

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

Go to the Promenade Level! It is great! Lots of choices for food, and really clean!

Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
cvhlmh2000
Business
washington dc
8 Feb 2013

Great for Conferences

I was there for a one night two day conference. The staff was excellent, went out of their way to be helpful. Service and comfort was great for the conference, but I had no idea of the plaza mall underneath the hotel until time to leave....Otherwise I had a fantastic time, it's in a great location for sightseeing!

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

Business

Sightseeing tip: In Hotel

Plaza mall

Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Mom and Kids DC tour
AZ
31 Jan 2013

Location Great - Poor value overall

This is a business hotel. After having just stayed for two nights at the Embassy Suites Convention Center Washington, DC, we found ourselves needing an additional night in town. Per diem prices had just gone up, so we booked this hotel for our family, as it was a bit less expensive. Although the location was great, right on top of a centrally located Metro, customer service was stuffy. Amenities are poor and you must pay separately for everything, a far cry from an Embassy Suites. Television channels are extremely limited, with poor reception. The room was clean and beds were very comfortable. Not recommended for children.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
1
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Located very close to the mall and above a metro.

Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Joe Smith Esq
Michigan
29 Jan 2013

Perfect for those on a budget

Overall, our experience was good. The hotel was easy to get to from the airport. The lobby was extremely nice. The rooms are outdated compared to the lobby area, but that's not too big of a deal. The bathroom had a leaky toilet and the water pressure was terrible. For the value, I would stay here again. Being a tourist, it was centrally located in DC and had a Metro stop below it that serviced 4 of the 5 lines. Pros: -Central location -Ease of Metro Access -Cheap Cons: -Rooms need updating

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Christian at large
Ormond Beach, FL
28 Jan 2013

Perfect for protest

OK for price in DC - the rooms need updating, but the bed was nice and comfortable, and the location was perfect for my purposes.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

3
rams
Business
boston, ma
27 Jan 2013

What you'd expect for the price

It was an okay hotel. Dated, a bit worn, and a very loud AC. In a dead location, but close to the metro. A good value for those looking to save a few bucks.

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

Business

Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Inauguration
Ohio
24 Jan 2013

Perfect location and great price for inauguration!

We were there for the inauguration and the location was perfect, the staff was friendly and helpful. from the front desk at check in to the housekeeper and restaurant staff. It was great that the metro was located on the ground floor of the plaza.

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

Short walk to attractions and metro located beneath hotel.

Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Gabika
Business
Brooklyn, NY
23 Jan 2013

Great location, clean, soaps

Nice big rooms, right off the subway small TV, soaps supplied

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

Business

Review of L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Melissa Tinker traveler
Fort Thomas, KY
23 Jan 2013

Inauguration 2013

My family and I spend several days in Washington DC for the inauguration. The hotel location was perfect and the room was big. Staff overall were polite and it was a hectic weekend for sure. The hotel is dated and needs renovation however that was all indicated in the reviews online, so I wasn't shocked. The location is what it is known for. When we checked in they did not have us for a room with a view. Thanks, Melissa and Jim Tinker

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