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Reviews of Hotel Harrington

3 out of 5
Hotel Harrington
436 11th Street NW, Washington, DC

Reviews

7.4

Good

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kendal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was located close to several places we wanted to visit

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable and affordable but may be closing
Certainly not a luxury hotel, but basic comfortable, Reasonable, And good location. However, I just saw a news notice saying that the hotel has been bought and will be closing. A shame Since it is an affordable hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 17 Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Villate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to take a shower and sleep. I didn't need any more than that, and it served the purpose. It's not super fancy or anything like that, and the paint and fixtures show their age, but everything worked fine. It was very convenient to the Metro station and there were plenty of places to eat nearby. The desk clerks were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 10 Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel Harrington was in the middle if everything. Close to the metro. The hotel is very outdated, but we were just there to sleep. The beds were ok and the staff was friendly. Our group of 7 had an excellent time.

8/10 Good

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was just what we needed, but the heating system in our room was either off or it was super hot in there. It would have been nice to have more electric outlets in the room. It provided a blow dryer for the room, but there wasn't an outlet in the bathroom to use it. Other then that I was satisfied with the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 17 Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Dylan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very old and dated, but there is a certain aesthetic to that, with DC being a historic city, The Hotel / rooms feel antique / vintage. There was a TV and mini fridge in the Room, but much of the furniture was old and wooded, with some wood bits missing, so somewhat broken furniture. All of that aside, the price was fair for the location. But if you're thinking a romantic trip to DC, look elsewhere. If you need a cheap spot to stay in the heart of the capital, this spot is hard to beat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 17 Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sanghun, Irvine

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was old and out dated. The water backed up in the shower. That being said, it was perfect walking distance, close to metro and bikes. Starbucks right there. The staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 15 Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 10 Dec 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 13 Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

BARBARA

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t use this property for business travel
I placed two of my coworkers there to stay for a convention. They were very unhappy. I am embarrassed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
The hotel is old and has unique features. The old mail boxes and the hotel timeline on the wall were cool. The place was clean and quiet and everything worked. I don't need mints on pillows or a spa/gym when I am walking everywhere. It is central to a lot of great restaurants. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 13 Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Salvatore

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Little bit outdated and little bit dirty. However, thry fixed immediately the problem with the hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 13 Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but was cheap for good location and served us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 10 Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the proximity of the hotel to the sites we wanted to see and public transportation. The room was clean. The air conditioner seemed to blow cold air all the time. Anyone who is going to stay at this hotel needs to remember that they are staying in a 109-year-old building. This is not merely a place to stay but a historical experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 10 Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: The building has a fantastic location, with virtually everything one could wish to see within walking distance. The check in process was smooth, the staff friendly, and there's a lot of history to the hotel. The pub downstairs, Harry's, has some good food. We had a maintenance issue and they had someone up there to resolve it in less than a minute. Most importantly, it's super inexpensive. Cons: There's no parking. There's a parking garage below the hotel, but it's not for guests and does not offer overnight parking. Expect the next nearest garage to run you around $50 a night. There's a LOT of dust on any surface higher than 5 feet off the ground. Also, there's like no hot water. We had to let the tub run for a solid 10 minutes before it'd start to even get warm, and that would only last a minute or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 10 Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills place that is perfect for value travelers because it's clean, safe & quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 10 Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 9 Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I fell asleep easily, the bed was comfy, suited my needs absolutely perfectly and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 7 Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lostat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 7 Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
It was like stepping back in time; the rooms were very large with plenty of head space. The bathroom was a little small but it did the job. Only concern there was a loose outlet cover by the door. Otherwise pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 6 Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vintage
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 6 Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Serge

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very, very noisy; walls are very thin; neighbors are as if they were in your room. Windows are single-pane (!). Everything looks very old, but is clean. Some permanent ventilation system that is always on, with 100-year old metal hook going into the ceiling. Electric lines are laid out unsafely. You get what you paid for.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I choose the hotel for its location and relatively low price. Didn't expect much of it from the ratings; just needed a place to sleep. Unfortunately, the radiator's loud noises kept me awake all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ho

Liked: Amenities
This is the oldest hotel in DC. If you have that understanding (old look, usedfeel)you will love this place. I can feel the history here. They will close soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 4 Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Sheela, Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its old, but clean. Its historic and conveniently located to everything D.C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 4 Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cluster phobic. The paint was old and chipping. The carpet was dusty and old. The bathroom doors won't close. Electrical wiring were exposed. Rooms did not have A/C control. Overall the room was smelly as if it was closed for ages. There were cracks in bathroom tiles. It's a 2-start hotel, but the rating given by Expedia is 3-star. I did not enjoy my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 10 Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful at the main/lobby desk. The bar area was great had quick service and friendly staff, as well as delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 1 Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 1 Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Tera

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location can’t be beat! The hotel staff was courteous and the facility was clean. I had everything I needed. This was a decent property for a convenient and safe stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 31 Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Wonzell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historical Landmark
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 31 Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Michelle, Orem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like most other reviews I agree that the hotel is nothing to rave about - windows had duct tape, the ceilings are water stained and the carpets are who knows how old. The rooms are pretty bare and depressing - tv has basic cable, no Netflix, or the like. That being said, when I saw the room I kind of expected to see bugs with how poor the upkeep was, but everything was surprisingly clean. No dust in the corners, my feet didn’t turn black walking barefoot in the room - so ultimately it was fine for it’s purpose. The 4 stars comes from the location - it’s central location, only two blocks from the National Mall, and it’s reasonable price made the lack of luxury worth it. It was only one block from fords theater, DC gifts (where we did all our souvenir shopping), Starbucks, chipotle, shake shack, all easy walking distance. Excellent location outweighs everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 31 Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Edward, St Catharines

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was good value for money, and in a great location near the White House but is definitely a 2-3 star hotel. The food in the attached restaurants, Harry's and Harriot's was excellent and good value so I ate there, both inside and outside during my 2 night stay. The bed was rock hard and the inside rooms have a terrible, dark outlook. I changed mine for a front facing room which was good. Overall, you get what you pay for and I was happy with my stay there and its relatively low cost for the centre of Washington. It made my short break affordable. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 1 Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, historic hotel in the middle of D.C.
The hotel is in a good, central part of D.C. that is easy to access by walking or Metro. It is an old hotel and there is cool info about its history inside. The rooms were big and cleaned. The beds were not the most comfortable (one was not very even and the mattress seemed warn out). Good price for its location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 31 Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Justin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its loud around the area cause of a Bar at the bottom of the Hotel. Theres no Air conditioning and you cant open the window cause of the noise coming from the street. Great location, plenty of places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is gross, old, stained walls and ceiling. TV didn’t work. Shower filled 2 inches with water(poor drainage). I would not recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel for what was supposed to be a 5 night stay while visiting Washington D.C for a work conference. After checking in and seeing our room, we left the property immediately and were rushing to find an alternative hotel. Our room had mildew on the wallpaper, the windows didn’t latch, the screens were ripped, our door didn’t lock properly. At that point we made the decision to leave immediately.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 30 Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Jesica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only one outlet worked in the room and there weren’t any in the bathroom. VERY dated- needs updating. Had to get a new hair dryer- didn’t work. Phone worked sporadicly. The staff are outstanding. $15.95 breakfast for a one year old and a 6year old is ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Thi My Khanh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The actual condition is much worse than shown on images. Although it is clean, everything is very old. Location is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Harrington is an old Hotel opened in 1914, and renovated a number of times over the years. We decided to stay here for it's convenient location.Being close to the Smithsonian Museums, Washington Monument, and White house. It is also not to expensive, compared to other hotels in the area .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 29 Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, great location, but expected more.
I have stayed at other hotels in the area and paid less. The room was very dated, but clean with ample towels, etc. I loved the close proximity to sites I wanted to visit. However, the hotel needs to spend money on replacing ALL carpeting in the lobby, hallways, and other common areas. Major updates needed. For $155 a night, I probably won’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 26 Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms are basic and outdated but were very clean and fine for sleep and showers. Location was excellent and lots of food is walkable. Walkable to the white house as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Susan in Reservations on 26 Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023