This is the second time that we (my mother and I) stayed at a Club Quarters hotel. The first was in Philadelphia. We liked their Philly hotel, and we were going to Washington because my SIL was graduating from a State Dept training course. I looked at other hotels in Washington. Both my mother and I have been there before, and we've stayed at four-and five-star hotels. Club Quarters is a three-star hotel. No robes, no slippers, no doormen with epaulettes. But there's a yoga mat in the closet.
The location, on 17th, is superb. We were greeted by a lovely, smiling, cheerful young woman named Aline, who immediately made us feel welcome. We had two rooms, on different floors, and she asked us if that was okay. We both got deluxe rooms with a queen-size bed and a view. The TVs were bigger than the ones in Philly. I didn't get a bathtub this time, but the bathroom, although small, was very clean. The shower water was hot and the pressure was fine. The toiletries are Gilbert & Soames.
The room was exceedingly clean, and the bed was very comfortable. I am allergic to feathers, and it's very nice (for me) that I didn't have to request hypoallergenic pillows. It was quiet. The hotel is apparently in the process of installing additional window panes to block traffic noise. I had one on my window, but my mother didn't. She was a floor higher, though. She did wish that she could open the window, but they have been sealed. We had coffeemakers and small refrigerators in our rooms.
I like the security--you have to use your key card to operate the elevator. Each floor has a dispenser for plastic water bottles and cold purified water. The business center, open 24 hours, has comfortable seating and a coffee machine that makes yummy cappuccino and other drinks, plus there's a nice selection of tea.
We stayed for two nights, and all of the desk people were pleasant and helpful. Housekeeping did an excellent job cleaning and replenishing towels. We didn't have to request housekeeping, because the Covid-era restrictions are no longer in place.
This chain, IMO, is ideal for visiting a city where you have a lot to do and need to be in the perfect location. While I love luxury hotels, I didn't miss anything (except the robe and slippers) while staying here. I couldn't get my phone to cast on the TV, but that was probably my fault. I watched cable instead. There's not a whole lot of drawers in the deluxe room, but they're adequate for a two-night stay. I had a dresser in the "suite" in Philly, also a bathtub. The reading lights on the bed were great. The room was a nice size, not cramped at all. TONS of outlets and charging ports for all your electronics. Plus, of course, and iron and ironing board.
One downside--and this happened in Philly, too--is that the adjacent restaurant was closed. Since it rained in BOTH Philly and DC while we were there, this meant that we had to go out in the rain for dinner, rather than being able to dine easily and conveniently. Hopefully this situation will change in the future, with new restaurants.
I have absolutely no complaints about this hotel, or this chain. My mother and I like field trips, and we will definitely look for a Club Quarters if we visit a city where they have a hotel.
The prices, especially when compared to luxury hotels, are great. I thought that I had pix, but I can't find them. read more