Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
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Discover the fresh new feel of the Washington Plaza. Designed in 1962 by world-famous architect Morris Lapidus, this recently renovated Washington DC hotel near the White House offers an engaging balance of cosmopolitan ambiance and unpretentious hospitality – perfect for international business trips, romantic getaways, and once-in-a-lifetime family vacations.
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Property amenities
Electric vehicle charging station
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Patio
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Paid private parking on-site
Car park
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Special diet menus
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Doorperson
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
City view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Location
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
Getting there
Great for walkers
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The Washington Plaza Hotel garners appreciation for its comprehensive array of amenities, including an acclaimed pool area and powerful showers in its spacious rooms. Guests have highlighted the hotel's cleanliness and the exceptional service provided by the staff, who are often commended for their professionalism and warmth.
While the central location is a hit among travelers, offering easy access to nearby attractions, some guests feel the decor is a touch dated, which occasionally raises questions about the overall value. Despite this, the hotel's nostalgic charm and cozy atmosphere continue to charm visitors.
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The hotel was clean and offered great service. The housekeeping was always on time and rooms cleaned daily with supplies replenished. Overall I loved the place and enjoyed my stay. Only wish they would refund the deposits faster, its been close to a fortnight and no word on my safety deposit, they said it would take 3-5 business days!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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We stayed at the Washington Plaza Hotel for about 1 week for our vacation in DC and really enjoyed it! The hotel is in the perfect location for a tourist that wants to hit all of the sights of the city. A quick walk to several nearby bus stops or the McPherson Square Metro Station gets you anywhere you need to go quickly and affordably. The beds and finishes are comfortable and VERY clean! While the decor may feel dated, I have not been in a cleaner hotel in a long time. Every single staff member was friendly and helpful and worked to ensure you had a good stay. Housekeeping was on top of it with regular cleaning and stocking of your room. I felt the rates were fair for our experience and would definitely stay here again. If you're there in the summer, make sure to pack for the pool area! We didn't think to bring swimsuits and definitely felt like we were missing out.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Pack for the pool! We didn't and missed out! There are great restaurants nearby (ArepaZone,...
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I chose this hotel on our traveling trip between Niagara, Amish County, Philadelphia, Washington, New York, for two nights in the city. Having rented the car we preferred to use their garage, although not exactly cheap, still in line with the prices of city garages. The hotel is neat and clean, the quadruple room is spacious and, in our case, pleasant overlooking the pool and the square in front. Given the not-so-cheap price, we opted for the overnight stay only, taking advantage of a nearby Dunkin Donuts to have breakfast, taking the necessary to consume it then in the park next door. At the reception they gave us tips on restaurants and transport, introducing us to the circular, which we used. Unfortunately we did not have time to go to the pool, we had planned many visits, but I must say it was very tempting! Would definitely stay there again, given the convenient location to visit as much as of our interest.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Washington Plaza Hotel is an excellent choice for anyone visiting Washington, D.C. for leisure. Its prime location, just a short walk from major landmarks like the White House, the National Mall, and the Smithsonian museums, makes it an ideal base for exploring the city. The hotel is situated in a vibrant area, with easy access to public transportation, restaurants, and shopping, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the D.C. experience.
The hotel offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with well-maintained, clean rooms that are thoughtfully designed for comfort. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant stay from check-in to check-out. The complimentary breakfast is a great perk, providing a selection of delicious options to start the day on a positive note.
The hotel offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with well-maintained, clean rooms that are thoughtfully designed for comfort. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant stay from check-in to check-out. The complimentary breakfast is a great perk, providing a selection of delicious options to start the day on a positive note.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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We loved our stay here. We were greeted at the doors while they opened it for us more often than not. Easy check in process with friendly staff. Our room was clean, very spacious and the bathroom was very large & clean also. The water was very hot. A counter for a toiletries bag or clean clothes would be nice, but I just used the closed toilet lid. We also enjoyed the small balcony as well.
The pool and pool seating area was really nice. It was nice to get a cocktail at the outdoor bar and go over to the pool lounge chairs and relax. The restaurant has a really nice dinner menu. We were able to eat outside for dinner at the covered patio. We also had breakfast at the same restaurant. A nice convience for sure. Also worth mentioning is the drop off/drive up to the front entrance is covered. Also there are 4 elevators to use. Close to CVS, Wawas and a small market. Convenient location.
The pool and pool seating area was really nice. It was nice to get a cocktail at the outdoor bar and go over to the pool lounge chairs and relax. The restaurant has a really nice dinner menu. We were able to eat outside for dinner at the covered patio. We also had breakfast at the same restaurant. A nice convience for sure. Also worth mentioning is the drop off/drive up to the front entrance is covered. Also there are 4 elevators to use. Close to CVS, Wawas and a small market. Convenient location.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Well I made a reservation with booking.com and the idiot of a agentnwent and canceled my reservation when I specifically told him not to and I would handle a room change at the property in person. So that ties up the money I had already spent on the room which basically made me pay double untill my refund comes back. That's completely messed up my plans for tbe family in DC cutting our spending money in half.
As for the hotel it's much further from all the attractions than you realize and walking is a task especially since every street looks the same we ended up getting lost twice for a total of 3 hours in the blistering sun. The pool is really nice and clean the only downside was that it's a heated pool which is not preferable after coming in from 99 degree weather. I got a superior queen room with balcony and let's say it's literally almost a closet. The bed was not a queen but a full although it was comfortable it definitely was advertised wrong and made for a terrible night of sleep. The balcony overlooks the pool but the door definitely needs refurbished as anytime you open it the room door would slam shut. The walls are paper thin and there's a huge gap between the Dorr and the floor so you can hear any and everything going on in the hotel. The bathroom is bigger than the actual room but had the same toilets you see at sports arenas. The toilets your flush with your foot.
Housekeeping was good but for some reason they took it upon themselves to move all my things and line them up against the wall categorized. All my things including our suitcases, UNDWERWEAR, shoes, colognes etc! They should not be touching your private belonging only cleaning around them. The food is crazy expensive we didn't even give it a try.
The front desk people were nice except for one 20 something white girl with tattoos everywhere on her body who would not give me the total price she was charging for the room. Parking is like 43 a day but you can come and go as you please. The access cards are worthless and I had to have mine replaced 5 times many times leaving my family sitting in the hallways after long days waiting to get in. The gym is nice but old and is int he basement
I'm still waiting on my security deposit to be returned to me to see if this place tries to scam you like most when you check out.
All in all its a OK hotel definitely wouldn't be my first choice if I go again given the distance and the decor. They need to have all the charges outlined and visitors should not have to wait days after checking out to see what the security deposit is! It's like they are using our security deposits as a line if credit for themselves which is ridiculous because that hotel was packed and bringing in bouku money
As for the hotel it's much further from all the attractions than you realize and walking is a task especially since every street looks the same we ended up getting lost twice for a total of 3 hours in the blistering sun. The pool is really nice and clean the only downside was that it's a heated pool which is not preferable after coming in from 99 degree weather. I got a superior queen room with balcony and let's say it's literally almost a closet. The bed was not a queen but a full although it was comfortable it definitely was advertised wrong and made for a terrible night of sleep. The balcony overlooks the pool but the door definitely needs refurbished as anytime you open it the room door would slam shut. The walls are paper thin and there's a huge gap between the Dorr and the floor so you can hear any and everything going on in the hotel. The bathroom is bigger than the actual room but had the same toilets you see at sports arenas. The toilets your flush with your foot.
Housekeeping was good but for some reason they took it upon themselves to move all my things and line them up against the wall categorized. All my things including our suitcases, UNDWERWEAR, shoes, colognes etc! They should not be touching your private belonging only cleaning around them. The food is crazy expensive we didn't even give it a try.
The front desk people were nice except for one 20 something white girl with tattoos everywhere on her body who would not give me the total price she was charging for the room. Parking is like 43 a day but you can come and go as you please. The access cards are worthless and I had to have mine replaced 5 times many times leaving my family sitting in the hallways after long days waiting to get in. The gym is nice but old and is int he basement
I'm still waiting on my security deposit to be returned to me to see if this place tries to scam you like most when you check out.
All in all its a OK hotel definitely wouldn't be my first choice if I go again given the distance and the decor. They need to have all the charges outlined and visitors should not have to wait days after checking out to see what the security deposit is! It's like they are using our security deposits as a line if credit for themselves which is ridiculous because that hotel was packed and bringing in bouku money
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We spent 3 nights in the hotel and can thoroughly recommend this hotel and Washington DC as a place to visit. The hotel is conventiently located providing an ideal base for our sightseeing trip.
All the staff were great from the off - friendly, helpful and knowledgeable regarding places to visit etc. Being British my usual request for a kettle and fresh milk to make tea was fulfilled immediately - always a good sign.
Whilst in Washington DC we had a personal issue which the hotel helped us resolve. Specifically I would like to thank Flannery Barnes, Assistant General Manager, who took personal responsibilty for this and who went above and beyond to resolve the problem for us.
The solution exceeded my expectations and I would like to offer my personal thanks on this public website.
All the staff were great from the off - friendly, helpful and knowledgeable regarding places to visit etc. Being British my usual request for a kettle and fresh milk to make tea was fulfilled immediately - always a good sign.
Whilst in Washington DC we had a personal issue which the hotel helped us resolve. Specifically I would like to thank Flannery Barnes, Assistant General Manager, who took personal responsibilty for this and who went above and beyond to resolve the problem for us.
The solution exceeded my expectations and I would like to offer my personal thanks on this public website.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Incredible service! With customer service a seemingly lost art in so many areas, Treasure and her staff define what it means to be customer oriented. Treasure makes sure everything is right, making guests feel at home. The same goes for Charda and Sara behind the bar, Nitasha, Mikaela and Paul.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â The rates vary based on events and time of year so don't get discouraged if it's expensive at...
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Response from ABDULLA ALMUTAIRI, General Manager at Washington Plaza Hotel
Responded Dec 9, 2024
Dear John N, I admire the Ambassadors that serve our guests and you could not be more spot on about the service we strive to achieve. I am delighted that our dedicated Ambassadors, Charda and Sara, Nitasha, Mikaela and Paul extended to you and we look forward to your next visit! Best, Abdulla ABDULLA ALMUTAIRI ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
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I found this hotel deeply disappointing. I travel almost 6 months out of the year for work and I did not expect a hotel in the middle of one of the best cities in the country to function this way.
My biggest complaint is that after the restaurant closes, if you want to eat food from the outside at the bar or in the bar area, they wouldn’t allow you to. In a transient city, where people come from all over the world to stay for work— eating and drinking is a vital part of the travel experience.
I ordered food from DoorDash and was forced to sit in a room behind the restaurant by myself. It’s one thing if the restaurant is open for service, but it’s another thing when there’s no other options and you’d like to have a glass of wine.
It’s a ridiculous policy. By the way, I am a customer service trainer in my current business. The opportunity to make a customer happy is enormous. It’s too bad the manager on Saturday night November 9th, couldn’t think for himself and let me have a nice glass of wine while sitting at the bar.
The rooms are average and the rest of the staff are not particularly exceptional. To me staff are everything
I would like to mention that on my departure date Wednesday morning, November 13th, the staff were 💯 of a different class. There were three folks behind the counter and they were filled with smiles and helpful communication. One person to mention it in particular was Treasure. She was a gem just like her name.
My biggest complaint is that after the restaurant closes, if you want to eat food from the outside at the bar or in the bar area, they wouldn’t allow you to. In a transient city, where people come from all over the world to stay for work— eating and drinking is a vital part of the travel experience.
I ordered food from DoorDash and was forced to sit in a room behind the restaurant by myself. It’s one thing if the restaurant is open for service, but it’s another thing when there’s no other options and you’d like to have a glass of wine.
It’s a ridiculous policy. By the way, I am a customer service trainer in my current business. The opportunity to make a customer happy is enormous. It’s too bad the manager on Saturday night November 9th, couldn’t think for himself and let me have a nice glass of wine while sitting at the bar.
The rooms are average and the rest of the staff are not particularly exceptional. To me staff are everything
I would like to mention that on my departure date Wednesday morning, November 13th, the staff were 💯 of a different class. There were three folks behind the counter and they were filled with smiles and helpful communication. One person to mention it in particular was Treasure. She was a gem just like her name.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from ABDULLA ALMUTAIRI, General Manager at Washington Plaza Hotel
Responded Dec 9, 2024
Dear julesfrmnyc, Thank you for the candid review! I appreciate the feedback. Please note that due to certain levels of regulations, we do not allow for outside food or beverage to be consumed on our premises. I understand that this may seem as a nuisance, however, we must remain in compliance with food, health and safety regulations. We do not allow for outside food in our food & beverage premises as it collides with health and safety codes. Our team is committed to providing exceptional experiences, but it is also a responsibility to ensure we remain in line with correct and healthy food practices and regulations. We can not allow for outside food fares to enter our establishment so we remain with compliant tracking of food standards in our premises. We wish you safe travels. Best, Abdulla Almutairi ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
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The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the White House and other places of interest. It is also within walking distance of the metro station which provides a direct service to Dulles International.
What makes this hotel special is the staff and the management team as they are all so friendly and helpful . The team at the front desk including Treasure, Flannery and Stacy were so helpful prior to and for the duration of my stay.
As a coeliac, Sarah, Sharda, Carlos , Nyesha, Paul and David ensured that the kitchen team were always informed of my dietary needs. The kitchen team also adhered to the procedures that is necessary for coeliacs. This enabled me to eat very safely in the hotel.
As a regular visitor to DC I always stay in this hotel and have recommended it to others because of the helpfulness of the staff and the excellent location.
What makes this hotel special is the staff and the management team as they are all so friendly and helpful . The team at the front desk including Treasure, Flannery and Stacy were so helpful prior to and for the duration of my stay.
As a coeliac, Sarah, Sharda, Carlos , Nyesha, Paul and David ensured that the kitchen team were always informed of my dietary needs. The kitchen team also adhered to the procedures that is necessary for coeliacs. This enabled me to eat very safely in the hotel.
As a regular visitor to DC I always stay in this hotel and have recommended it to others because of the helpfulness of the staff and the excellent location.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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I believe they used a CC for incidentals at the bar, dinner, etc. But it didn't seem any different than other hotels I have used. Was not a problem. Hope that helps.
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C$181 - C$482 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Plaza Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Washington Plaza Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Planet Word (0.5 km), The Studio Theatre (0.4 km), and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Washington Plaza Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Washington Plaza Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Washington Plaza Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Washington Plaza Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid private parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Washington Plaza Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Gerrard Street Kitchen, Tortino Restaurant, and Logan Tavern.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Washington Plaza Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Washington Plaza Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Washington Plaza Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Washington Plaza Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Are there any historical sites close to Washington Plaza Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (4.8 km), Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens (4.5 km), and Arlington National Cemetery (4.5 km).