Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. Downtown

With its 2016 renovations, this Homewood Suites is a contemporary property that's simple and functional. A fireplace, multiple large flat-screen TVs, and lots of flexible seating can be used for working and relaxing in the lobby. Large black-and-white photos of U.S. presidential pets are found throughout the common areas. The hotel's guests, who stay an average of three to five days, are mostly leisure travelers, often with tour groups or family members. When in the hotel, guests are typically in their rooms. However, they take full advantage of the hotel's limited dining options, flocking to the lobby for the free morning breakfast and the evening refreshments. 

Homewood Suites is adjacent to Thomas Circle, sitting between the K Street business district to the south and Logan Circle residential neighborhood to the north. It is only six blocks from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, five blocks from the White House, and one block from the popular 14th Street Corridor, which is lined with with many of the city's top restaurants and entertainment venues. Two metro stations are within walking distance -- it's four blocks to McPherson Square (Orange, Blue, and Silver lines) and five blocks to Farragut North (Red line). Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a 20-minute drive and Dulles International Airport is up to a 90-minute drive (depending on traffic).

Last renovated in 2016, the 175 rooms at the Homewood Suites are all approximately the same size (625 square feet) and have the same general layout, consisting of a living space with kitchenette and a separate bedroom and bathroom. The living spaces have a sitting area with a large flat-screen TV and sleeper sofa, plus a dining area and kitchenette. Each kitchenette features a full-size refrigerator, two-burner stovetop, sink, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, cookware, utensils, and place settings for four (extra available upon request). The bedrooms come with either two queen beds or one king-size bed, and each bedroom has a ceiling fan, Bluetooth alarm clock radio, iron and ironing board, laptop size safe, and second flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi is free. Each bathroom has a shower/tub combo, plenty of counter space, and Neutrogena bath products.

The moderately priced, spacious suites are the driving factor for picking the Homewood Suites. However, it also has a number of value-adding features. A free hot and cold breakfast buffet is served daily and free evening refreshments with drinks are provided Monday through Thursday. A free coffee station is also available in the lobby 24/7. In addition, a small basic fitness center and a business center with computer stations and printing are free for guests to use. There's also an on-site coin-operated laundry facility. There is no restaurant or room service; however, a basic sundries shop with snacks and common travel necessities is open in the lobby at all times. Wi-Fi free throughout the property.  Parking is limited to valet only. Pets are allowed, but fees are quite high.