Convenient location just north of Dupont Circle
Intimate setting near embassy-lined streets
Modern rooms have plush beds and marble bathrooms
Nespresso machines and free water in rooms
Large, flat-screen TVs
Free cookies and hot drinks in the dining room
Free wine and cheese hour
Cozy common areas with velvet seating, and outdoor patio
Free Wi-Fi
Valet-only parking is pricey
Small rooms
Fee for continental breakfast
No on-site fitness center or pool
No room service
Renovated in 2009, Normandy Hotel is a cozy 75-room property located just uphill from Dupont Circle. It offers plenty of perks, such as a wine and cheese hour, chocolate chip cookies, and in-room Nespresso machines, but lacks amenities like a pool, room service, and fitness center. The rooms are also small; however, this boutique hotel is a good value for the neighborhood. The massive Washington Hilton, located just two blocks south, has slightly larger rooms and more amenities, but is significantly more expensive.
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Scene
Quiet boutique property with shabby-chic and classic decor
Tucked on a side street off of Connecticut Avenue, this quaint 75-room property has inviting common areas, such as a “library” and dining room, which offer free cookies, coffee, tea, and fruit-infused water. A free wine and cheese hour is also hosted daily. The property has a variety of decor, from shabby-chic wooden chairs and armoires in the dining area to Victorian and Art Deco furniture in the library rooms. A stone’s throw from bustling Connecticut Avenue, the hotel’s location on Wyoming Avenue is quiet for this part of D.C., offering a respite for business travelers and families. The building itself is smaller than standard hotels in the area, and thus provides a cozier atmosphere.
Location
Off busy Connecticut Avenue, just north of Dupont Circle
The Normandy Hotel is located on a quiet street just off Connecticut Avenue -- a main drag that runs through the heart of Northwest D.C. It’s a 10-minute walk north of Dupont Circle, which is a lively neighborhood known for its embassies, shops, bars, and restaurants. The monuments and museums on the National Mall are over two miles away (about a 15-minute cab ride), so tourists interested in sightseeing may want to consider a hotel closer to downtown. The hotel is a 10-minute walk south of Dupont Circle Metro station; a 10-minute walk from the restaurants and nightlife in Adams Morgan; and a Five- to 10-minute drive from the White House and the National Zoo.
Rooms
Small rooms with nice perks and modern decor
The Normandy Hotel has 75 rooms, with the main differences being the number and size of the beds: queen beds, double beds, and king beds are available. King rooms include bathtubs, while other room types only have standing showers. Three featured rooms share a private patio on the ground floor, and they must be specially requested. Most of the rooms are small and have modern, minimalist decor in shades of brown and dark wood. Highlights include large flat-screen TVs with DVD players, mini-fridges with free bottled water, Nespresso** **machines, and L’Occitane bath amenities.
Features
Off-site fitness center and inviting common areas, but little else
The Normandy Hotel has somewhat limited features: it lacks a pool, restaurant, room service, or on-site fitness center. A free off-site fitness center is located a 10-minute walk away, and guests receive 10-percent off its spa services. The hotel also has a collection of cozy sitting rooms, known as the “library,” which offer books and board games. Continental breakfast is available (for a fee), along with free 24-hour cookies, coffee, tea, and fruit-infused water. A single computer station is available in the lobby for printing boarding passes or checking email.
