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Salamander Washington DC

Property class: 5 and above

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Presidential 2-Bedroom Suite | Living area
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Lobby
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1330 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20024
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of African American History and Culture
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Monument
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Queen Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Queen Roll In

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premier Water View King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premier Water View King Roll In

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Diplomat Suite | View from room

Diplomat Suite

  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mayor Suite

Mayor Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

Ambassador Suite

  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Bethune Suite

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Balcony One Bedroom Suite

Deluxe Balcony One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Marina View One Bedroom Suite | Living area

Marina View One Bedroom Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Marina View One Bedroom Suite Accessible Roll In | Living area

Marina View One Bedroom Suite Accessible Roll In

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premier Water View One Bedroom Suite

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Water View King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Water View Double Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Water View Double Queen Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite | View from room

Studio Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe King and Queen Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Water View King and Queen Connecting Rooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premier Water View 2-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Marina View 2-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Presidential 2-Bedroom Suite

Presidential 2-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Bethune 3-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at Salamander Washington DC, you'll be centrally located in Washington, a short 7-minute walk from National Mall and 11 minutes by foot from Jefferson Memorial. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Washington Monument and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from National Museum of African American History and Culture.

What's nearby

  • National Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • International Spy Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Washington Monument - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Capital One Arena - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Smithsonian Station - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Surfside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Salamander Washington DC

Salamander Washington DC offers 373 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Salamander Spa has 14 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 373 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at The Lounge, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 36000 square feet (3344 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 16 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Lounge - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Dōgon - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 86.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 to 39 for adults and USD 22 to 22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Dōgon
  • The Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 36,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00 and a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 30 to 39 for adults, and USD 22 to 22 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 86.50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington D.C.
Mandarin Oriental Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Washington D.C. Hotel
Mandarin Oriental D.C. Hotel
Mandarin Oriental D.C.
Mandarin Oriental, Washington d.c. Hotel Washington Dc
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington Dc
Mandarin Oriental Washington Dc
Mandarin Washington Dc
Washington Dc Mandarin Oriental

Salamander Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 846 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1087 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jungsan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Have been frequent patrons of Mandarin Oriental before - 2 to 3x an year. The renovations from Mandarin Oriental to Salamandar is severely dissappointing. Rooms are lackluster and feels cheap. They also add on an additional daily charge of 35$, when questioned about it- they said oh it’s to cover the gym, pool, etc. Excuse me? I thought this was a 5 star hotel? So paying $1000 a night is not enough to cover the gym and the pool?! Seriously ridiculous. So sad that Mandarin Oriental is no longer here. Will not come back to this hotel anymore when visiting DC. Oh and also their daily car parking has now increased to 85$ a day!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

C Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! Everything from location, service and rooms! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Genova

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Dumfries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

C Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and the concierge service was fast. Would definitely like to come back for a spa day as the spa was completely booked up during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great. Bar item good choice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sirak

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hattie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing. The room was great. The staff was very courteous and accommodating. Will definitely be going back there in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, incredible staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Malik, Sabrina and Zachary were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. I'd offer people more water in the room, not sure I understood why minibar doesn't come stocked. But every staff person we encountered was just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Troy Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and front desk were great! The housekeeping staff always greeted my family in the hall. If you have to stay near the National Mall then i recommend this location. My only negative is the restaurant. We decided to eat there since we were tired after a long day. We ordered a charcuterie board to snack on in our room; this took 1.5 hours to get to us. When it arrived the meat in one section of the plate was rancid and had to be sat outside the room due to the smell. We went down to the desk to tell them and they assured me that it would not be charged to the room. We then decided to eat in the lobby since it was late and we were tired. I was told at the host stand that there was a 30min wait which was fine, so we gave them our info and sat in front of them in the lobby 20ft away. The staff ignored my family, sat other parties while making us wait for over an hour (till i complained again). They then offered to serve us on a couch without a table which i told them "no." When we received the food it was cold and definitely not worth the money. The bartenders also need to be educated that mixed drinks should actually be mixed and not presented as separate layers of liquour in a glass. Upon check out our invoice still had the charcuterie board charged to us which i had to go back to the front desk. Like i said; the staff from the doormen to the housekeeping are wonderful but the food staff needs improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only 1 out of 4 elevators worked for most of our stay and the hotel was busy . Sometimes we waited up to 15 minutes for an elevator down. Shower water would not get sufficiently hot (bath and sink were fine). Cannot use personal streaming accounts. Lights and phone were high tech and difficult to use .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Numan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025