Channel Inn

The first night was horrible....had to change rooms at 3 am as our room was shaking like as if there was an earthquake below. Some kind of loud noise under the room. But the front desk guy was nice enough to give us a different room. We had to drag everything in the middle of the night to that new room. The hotel needs serious upgrades....very old and […] coming apart. Free parking and proximity to downtown is a definite plus. The coffee shop in the lobby also is very nice and cheap prices for breakfast and such. Read more

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The location was good, it was within walking distance of a few museums. The restaurant in the hotel was great, good food and friendly service and we were right on the river. However, you could tell that the hotel was old because the rooms and elevators smelled like an really old ladies house. The door to the balcony of the room was broken so we had […] to be careful when opening it, but we had to open it to air out the room. Then the vending machine was sold out so then we had to drink water from the sink. Overall, it was okay, we didn't spend too much time in the room anyways. Read more

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Did not get the room that was booked months before and completly horrendus service at the desk. It took 3 tries to get a room that wasn't occupied, and the room we ended up with had 2 twins instead of a king size. Wallpaper was peeling and crud in the corners. Cheap and you got what you paid for.

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Front desk clerk rude and not very helpful. Housekeepping was equally rude. Employees appear to project the feeling of they are doing the guests a favor. No complimentary coffee in room or in the lobby.

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Hotel was in desperate need of updating (decor as well as mattresses) - and some maintenance...even thought about switching after first night there. But, was close to metro (if needed) and we had a car, so we were able to also drive to wherever we needed to go. It was an inexpensive hotel, but not terrible...to stay in anything nicer would have cost […] us 4 times as much...so, you get what you pay for... Read more

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Channel Inn is a clean hotel that has not been really updated since the 80's.Service was good and carpets were less than two years old . Hotel breakfast facility was adequate , but not particularly inviting . There was an excellent restuarant in the facility and we ate there 3 times and were extremely pleased . The Bar looked like the 80's and someone […] needed to tell the folks that painting and decorating is desperately required . Read more

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Enjoyed the large size of the room with two queen beds, although had a debate about the number of people staying. Online, I requested 3 people with two beds, but the reservation according to the hotel, was for one person in their notes, however, it was okay and we got what I requested. The location is great, you can walk two miles to the U.S. Capitol. […] The beds were comfortable, the bathroom was clean, and they even provided mouthwash. There are nice places to eat within walking distance, but a little pricey. Parking was free, which was great. The only downside was the ice machine on our floor was broken, but you could take the elevator to the other two floors to get ice. We watched a few movies, the television is in its own cabinet. I brought a surge suppressor for more outlets, since we had three cell phones, a laptop and a tablet. Very comfortable to walk around in. I also stayed at two other less expensive hotels, but Channel Inn was the best. Would recommend this place to others and would use it again if in the area. Read more

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If you walk up the road opposite the hotel, within about 20 min you reach The Mall. You can easily walk then from the State Capitol through to Lincoln Memorial and then across to Jefferson and back via the Fish Market. Walk the other way and less than a mile you have reached the ballpark. Verizon is a little far to walk, but the metro is only just over […] a block away, next to the new Safeway on 6th. Carpark is secure enough under the hotel with a gate guard. There is plenty of parking. The hotel is in need of a little TLC, wallpaper in the bathroom for instance could do with going! Beds creak a little but are comfortable enough. The only set back we had was the sofa bed hadn't been renewed since the last user. I rang for some linen at 9pm ... 9.30 ... 10.... started to go to the lobby at 10.30 to be met by a member of staff with two clean sheets. I said we needed blankets and pillows but was told that since the hotel was full he couldn't help ... I asked for spares from the stores ... no, no housekeeping - the front desk don't carry anything spare - from pillows thru to towels! This may be worth them thinking about? Didn't pay for the breakfast so can't comment on that. Nice to have a balcony (even though it was a bit too cold in April to use). All in all, I would use this hotel again and would recommend it to others. Price, location, facilities ... just a little old around the seams. Read more

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The hotel equipment old but it clean.free parking.Good price for good location.

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The hotel/room was old and needed updating. Rooms smelled really weird...not necessarily bad, but weird. Hotel staff was not in a hurry to do anything - slow checking us in, answering phones, coming to counter to assist customers, etc. They were rude and difficult to deal with. They have a "system" of calling a cab for guests, but it takes a lot longer […] than flagging one down and they will not request one in advance - you have to be in the hotel lobby before they will call one and you have to wait at the front desk. Will NOT stay there again and would not recommend it to anyone. Location was good, but there were plenty of other hotels I would try before ever going here again. Read more

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We recently spent 4 nights at the Channel Inn. At one time, this must have been an excellant hotel, but over the years, it has been neglected. Although our room was nice and clean, there was wallpaper pealing, and the room needed a coat of paint. The plumbing needs updating. If you take a hot shower and ANYONE in the hotel runs water, expect to get […] scalded !! On the plus side, the food services (breakfast room, bar, and dinning room) were good, the hotel is a short walk from the Washington Mall, and rates are reasonable for the DC area. Read more

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Location and view of the room was exellent.But compare to the other hotels that we stayed in over the country, upon on arrival and departure of the hotel could have been better (was not friendly).My wife still has a pinched nerve in her neck,due to the beat up mattress.NEEDS NEW MATTRESSES.

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We asked for a refregirator in room, that too twice but we did not get in in our 3 days stay.

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I enjoyed my stay at the Channel Inn. The location was great along the waterfront. Most of the major sites along the National Mall are within walking distance. There were a few restaurants nearby within walking distance, as well. The hotel also has its own restaurant. The staff was very polite and helpful. The room was clean and the wireless internet […] service worked great. The heating unit didn't work well the first night but they fixed it right away and it was not a problem for the remainder of my stay. Read more

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My college age daughter and I decided on a spontaneous trip. The hotel was fine for what we paid. It was in walking distance to all of the must-see sights. It is somewhat remote though so two females walking in the dark isn't recommended. We had dinner in the hotel and the food was great. Parking is free, the hotel is kind of old fashion and the bed […] was very hard (but for the price of the stay it was okay), no coffee maker in the room, and while at breakfast (in the cafe) the maid came in and took the towels, etc. Read more

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We chose the Channel Inn for our recent trip to DC because of price and location. With other hotels wanting 2-3 times the nightly rate, this seemed like a good alternative, and it was as long as you aren't expecting much. It is located within reasonable walking distance of the Mall. Our room overlooked the water, a nice treat at this price point. But […] clearly the owners have been deferring maintenance in this property for some time. The room was spacious but in need of deep cleaning and the fixtures and furnishings were shabby. The hotel's public areas are also rundown. But we didn't spend much time there so it wasn't a huge problem. When you check in, make sure they take your credit card info if you plan to eat breakfast in their cafeteria-style restaurant , as they only accept cash and room charges. Given the dearth of restaurants in the area, there isn't a lot of choice. The food is made-to-order and relatively inexpensive. We also asked the front desk for info regarding area attractions and were given a fairly poor map that didn't even show the area where the hotel is situated. There is also no info in the room so it's advisable to do your homework beforehand. The Metro station is about a quarter mile away near a Safeway store and CVS Pharmacy, about the only retail we could find within reasonable walking distance. The neighborhood felt safe. All in all, a serviceable place to stay but not much more. Read more

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Don't expect it to be a Hyatt or a Hilton. If you want a room with a balcony overlooking the potomac call and reserve it. Definately worth it for the parking alone. The other review that it is dated and the elevator is dingy are correct, but don't let this dissuade you. Walked both days to do the Smithsonian and the monuments.

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My husband and I stayed here the 2nd week of our vacation. We were given a room that was not ready for us (room not clean, bed not made). We have stayed here before and know that the hotel is old and it does not appear that any work will be done on it.. This particular room was not in the best of shape. Wall paper was peeling, the air vents was loaded […] with dust and mould. The best thing about the room was that it was facing the channel. The view was beautiful. Would we stay here again? Maybe because of our first stay, which was pleasant. Read more

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Good place to stay if you're on a budget. It's a very old, rundown hotel, but has a good location on the river and just a few blocks away from Metro. Staff wasn't the friendliest! We would stay here again due to price and only looking for a place to shower/sleep!

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The room was incredibly dark - poor lighting and not enough of it. The lamps were too low of wattage. The keys worked the first day, but not the second day. The bed sloped towards the middle and towards the back. We pointed out that the filters in the air conditioner needed to be cleaned and they never got cleaned. The TV was tiny and the cabinet it […] was in, one had to prop one of the doors open to watch the TV, otherwise the door continually closed. The service in the restaurant was terribly slow and non-existent, especially as there was no one else in the restaurant when we dined. The meal we ordered was the worst rendition of eggplant parmesan I have ever encountered - a single slice of undercooked eggplant topped with a little cheese (melted) and a slice of tomato, which some tomato sauce on top. And to add insult to injury, there were two of these on the plate, with a portion of pasty pasta in the middle. This was not eggplant parmesan by any restaurant standards. Shameful! We had to ask for our water to be refilled, too! Unheard of. We would not recommend this establishment if there was no place else to stay in D.C. - we would have rathered camped on the grass. The only saving grace of this hotel was it's waterfront location. Read more

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From the time we arrived until we left everyone on staff was very kind and accomodating! The older gentleman at check in was fun, the housekeeping staff very friendly...each one greeted us with a smile and hello. Loved the fact that we arrived early and were able to park our car and come back and check in later. We were allowed to leave our car for […] the day after check out as well. A 20-30 minute walk got us to the sights we came to see. Price was well within our budget. Would definitely stay again. Read more

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This hotel was a great bargain for the price we paid for our nights. However, the quality of the hotel was very poor. The bed was firm and uncomfortable. The mattress looked like it was 10 to 15 years old. The room had an old stale odor. The bathtubs were stained and the shower head had a low flow rate at a 1.7 gal. max (written on the shower nozzle). […] This place claims to have internet service, but the signal was so poor that we could not connect. Also, the cable t.v. had limited channels and a small CRT T.V (instead of LCD or LED). I would not recommend this hotel if you are looking for comfortableness and cleanliness after a long walk in D.C. However, the free parking and the location enabled us to not pay for cab fare or subway tickets which was a plus. Read more

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We were leaving from Reagan National airport early the next morning, so the location was good for that need. Other than that, the hotel left us wanting much more. Had to trek multiple levels for ice and soft drinks, parking lot was a scary mess. Front desk support was luke warm at best. No extra effort to make us happy or answer our questions. Unless […] you are only staying for the night and need a cheap hotel near the airport, keep looking. Read more

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overall good experience; great location; on location parking facilities; close proximity to tourist attractions; will definitely consider staying whenever in the Washington, DC area

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not a family friendly hotel. not near any location children would like to be by. the room was not very clean. this place was out-dated.

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The hotel is older, but it's a 10 minute walk from the National Mall. It's cheap and close to Pier 4 where you can take the Spirit of Mount Vernon cruise to see Mount Vernon. The cafe has made to order breakfasts that are delicious and filling which you will need. Don't rent a car if you stay here. The blue Shuttle dropped us off and picked us up to […] and from the airport. Read more

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A/C did not keep room cool,need to update and remodel,TV well let's just say 19 inches nowaday's isn't enough. Nasty pool area,needs updating and daily cleaning.

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rooms are old but that is about what was expected considering location and price. Rooms were clean and location was convenient.

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Decent price, good location, but run down - no washer/dryer, fridge, microwave, or extra blankets. The rooms were dark and carpets were coming up. They said our room faced the pool, but our room faced the parking lot. I liked that it had a pool and was near the metro and the surrounding area was nice enough. Probably wouldn't stay there again - unless […] it was super cheap. Read more

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The place is dirty and the doors have to be pulled shut hard. The food in the restaurant is quite good! The breakfast is so overpriced but tasty. This hotel should never be offered on hotels.com. It is not a good place to stay. They have NO eminities!

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Unfortunately, no fridge or micro in room. A/C was functional but didn't chill the room to our liking. Decor was quite outdated (think 1985 floral). Wish we would have spent a little more $ for a nicer hotel with a closer walk to attractions/museums.

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This hotel is very dated, and it needs some repairs and new furniture, but it was very clean, the hotel staff was nice and it was super convenient to everything downtown. My 8 year old son and I walked almost everywhere and when we didn't feel like walking, there was always a convenient cab waiting out front. If you are looking for convenience and a […] cheap, clean room, this is it! If you want luxury or modern trappings, look elsewhere! We could see the water AND the Washington Monument from our room and there is a park next door that has music, food and fun on Thursday, Fri and Saturday nights. There was not a fridge or microwave in the room, but there was a restaurant on site, as well as several within walking distance and there is a CVS with basic food and supplies a few blocks away. Read more

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The hotel has definitely seen better days. The staff are friendly, but the room we were in had the clock and several lights not working. National Mall about a 15-minute walk away, convenient metro line 5 minutes with a supermarket and a couple fast food places near the metro. If the rooms had fridges, microwaves, or even coffee makers I would rate this […] hotel higher. Advertised wifi in rooms not really applicable in all rooms as signal is so weak it's really only useful in lobby. Read more

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I love Washington DC, but I would chose to be downtown and I would like a hotel that boasts comfortable bedding.

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The only complaint I would have is there isn't a coffee maker in the room

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We had requested a room with a king size bed and a roll-away bed for our grandson. Instead we were given a room with 2 double beds, which was not as comfortable for the adults. Breakfast at the hotel left something to be desired and the upkeep of the pool was not the best, but otherwise the hotel was clean and orderly. The hotel was close to the Metro, […] which made getting to the center of the city convenient and inexpensive. Overall, it was a satisfactory stay. Read more

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Was booked for 2 nights but after arriving we decided we would move to another hotel the next night. We decided the room was too small for 4 adults and they didn't have another room available. We booked our adult kids somewhere else and we stayed. We were able to get our $$ back for the next night. Had it just been us, we might have stayed the 2 nights. […] We didn't have a chance to walk anywhere to rate the location or the neighborhood. The front desk was helpful but not overly. Glad we were able to get $$ back for the 2nd night as it was quite a lot more than the first and would not have been worth it. Read more

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We liked this hotel. We had a gigantic room with a balcony over the pool and a view of the Washington Monument. It was a bit of a walk to get to the Mall, including walking past some stinky seafood places and got just a little bit uncomfortable walking back after dark. Parking was free and ultra convenient. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

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It was very clean and comfortable. We really appreciated the free garage parking of our vehicle for each day we were there. I would have preferred if they had complimentary breakfast, but I guess the competitive charge compensated for it :-)

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Pointed out a mouse to maid. She said "Oh well". Also complained that bath tub would not drain, nothing was done about it.

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Do it! We read the reviews, went back and forth with the decision, but it worked out very well for us. Great location, great price, a little low of cleanliness but nothing beyond the pale.

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enjoyed it and would come back.

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As other reviewers said, this hotel located only a few blocks from Smithsonian museum (10 minutes to walk). I didn’t expect anything good from this hotel since the price is so low comparing to other hotels. But we were actually enjoyed the hotel more than expected. You can use the fitness club one block from Channel Inn; you just need to show the room […] key to the club’s front desk. They have a big in-door and out-door (25 yard long) heated pools, steam room, gym, lifting room, showers – these are all free for Channel Inn guests, oh, and towels are free, too. Our hotel guest room was faced to water, it was fantastic. No coffee maker, no microwaves, no refrigerator in the room, but didn’t expect since we read reviews before we visited, so we brought our own cooler. Safeway super markets, Subway sandwich – two blocks away. Fishermen’s wharf – on the same street. 3 min walk. Great Clam chowder, they had some chicken menu, too. Nationals Park – 10 min walk. Only reason I can’t give 5 stars, because the smell of our room was terrible. It was non-smoking room, but really obvious that previous guests smoked in the room. So we bought “Febreze” (air freshener) from Safeway and used while we were staying. Read more

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Excellent location to the White House, plenty of parking, and nice clean room

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