Carlyle Suites Hotel

Great hotel and location, best if you don't have a car

Loved this place, and my family did as well. We picked it for two reasons. First, its location: we wanted to be in the city, near the metro, and this location was great -- big-city neighborhood feel. Second, because it had rooms with two good-sized beds plus a sofa bed. We were pleasantly surprised to also find a small kitchen, with a dorm-size refrigerator, two electric stovetop burners, a sink, and a microwave -- plus dishes! The only downside is parking, but I knew about it beforehand and it was a calculated risk (vs paying $40-50 per night for a garage). They have a tiny (~12 car) parking lot in the back that's first-come/first-served. Otherwise you're on the street, and during the day (between 7:30 AM and 6 PM, I believe) you're supposed to move your car every 2 hours, which makes for awkward tourist planning. Compounding that: during the summer months they have street cleaning two days a week during which time one side of the street is off limits until around noon. Staff was very helpful, and there seemed to be quite a few people taking advantage of their pet-friendly policy. Recommended!

Very Nice

Very Nice hotel, the room was clean and well kept. We didn't stay long, but we wish we did. The only real complaint is the parking. Really none available if you get there too late.

Great location

The Carlyle Suites is a very nice hotel in a great location. Dupont Circle is only a few blocks away, and the metro is available from there. The only negative is the lack of parking. The hotel has a very small lot in the back, in which you may park for free, if you can find a spot! We spent one evening driving around for one hour before we found a spot on the street. Also, there are many parking restrictions on the streets, so we had to move the car around to avoid a ticket. Other than that, we were very happy with our accommodations, and would probably consider staying there again when we visit Washington, D.C.

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Outstanding Hotel

A very good hotel. The only downfall is that it doesn't have parking. It's sister hotel however has a three level parking garage. The hotel is very much into "Green and the environment". Would definitely stay at this hotel again.

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Needs improvment

Window where glass blocked. Air did not work. Hot. Could not get any fresh air. Called to complain and did not get return phone call.

Nice Place

Courteous staff, clean facilities,very nice hotel. Only drawback was not enough parking.

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Great Hotel

I was skeptical because of the great price for the room. Everything was great. Clean, convenient, quiet, spacious, free parking (on the street) and safe. Only "exception" is that we had a bathroom to accommodate a wheelchair (we did not require) and the water ran across the floor when using the shower (- maybe the drain needed to be recessed ??). All-in-all ---WONDERFUL

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Amazing lobby

This hotel was great. We spent a few days in DC with our family and had a nice experience at this hotel. All of the staff was very kind. The high point for my kids was the wonderful breakfast buffet in the back dining room. Thank you for a nice stay.

good hotel for family

nice location, plenty of good restaurants nearby, close to everything. Hotel well equipped for family with small kids. For the special price we got this is a steal.

excellent value for the money

an excellent value for the money, location is great, parking is free, and close to restaurants and groceries, we took the hop on and off tourist bus, and one of the stops of the bus is approximately 10 minutes walk away