I visited this convention center to attend the National Book Festival. I had an amazing experience…read more There were panels and book signings. I got my copy of the book Kin signed by the author Tayari Jones. I was very glad that I traveled to attend this event with my book club. This festival has been happening for years and I'm glad that I was able to attend this year. Looking forward to visiting DC again soon.

I guess you expect a Convention Center in the nation's capital. The good news is that you can…read moreaccess it via the Metro (Yellow line). There are also many hotels and some good restaurants nearby. The convention center has many windows which bring in some good light. Decent place.

The Spire is a modern corporate event and meeting space that has great rooftop terraces, offering a…read morepanoramic view of the Capitol! The space is beautiful, and during the nice weather, you can enjoy drinks on the terrace. I came here for an event, and the staff were pretty friendly, guiding you in where to go. A great spot to host events or to hold special or private meetings. Limited metered and garage parking available in the area. +event space +rooftop views +friendly staff & service

I chose the Melrose Georgetown because of location. I arrived to the hotel earlier than expected,…read moreabout 1:30pm-2:00pm. I went to check-in,hoping that my room would be ready. I was told right away that my room was ready but there's a $50 charge to get into your room early. I thought it was a little crazy to charge someone extra to get into a room that is ready. So I paid the $50. They told me about the amenities. Including the $10 bottle of water in the room. The room looked nice. The Furniture looked high-end. But that's only on the surface. I'm not sure how secure the room is. I say this because the door latch/lock is about halfway off the door. Routine maintenance apparently isn't a thing. The room was also EXTREMELY dusty. The Bed: the mattress didn't have much give. To be honest, it felt like somebody had put a small pad over center blocks bed. It was very hard and extra firm. The sheets and bedspread was nice, but the fitted sheet appears to be worn out. Or maybe too big for the mattress. The fitted sheet does not take much to get loose and starting to raise up off the edges. I noticed just laying on the bed the fitted sheet becomes loose, a lot more than it should be The pillows feels like somebody took some padding and chopped it up into 1000 little pieces and then sewed it in a pillowcase. The pillows may have been top-notch when bought. They're definitely not now. The Bathroom also is where looks can be deceiving at first glance. The countertop and sink were fine, however the countertop did have numerous paint chips, but I guess that's just normal wear. There is a door that separates the toilet and the bathtub. Toilet seat is extremely loose and moves back-and-forth very easy. It would not take much for it to come flying off. The first day I noticed while using the bathroom, there are several brown stains and on the wall. If you're sitting on the commode, it is well within arms reach maybe a foot away from the toilet. I have no clue what it is, but I'm guessing either blood or poop. Either way, there is a big smear on the wall. And then other various similar brown marks around it. The bathtub has numerous rust marks. The tub is a broken hip waiting to happen. The tub is curved at the bottom so it's not necessarily a flat surface. If you're taking a shower, between the soap and the water, my feet slid around several times. Also, at the base of the door frame, where the shower is, the wood is split numerous times. The bathroom door looks like somebody tried to punch it open. There's a small crack above the door knob. The Hotel: according to Google, the Melrose Georgetown is a four star luxury boutique Hotel. Luxury or not there are several things that are absent. Trash cans in the common areas. Other than your room. The only other trashcan they have is in the lobby. Several times during the week I've had to go downstairs to put something in the trashcan. I'm not sure why, but I feel there should be a trashcan on each floor, even if it's by the elevators. Ice machines is another thing that's absent. They have one you just have to go down to the lobby and ask someone at the desk to get it. Depending on who's at the desk, you may get an attitude. There's one lady who's been there the majority of the week who seemed very irritated anytime I came to ask for ice or anything. I had several occasions where I would ask this lady something and it seemed that it was such a hassle for her just to answer the question. A few evenings ago I asked another one of the front desk clerks about Uber availability early in morning. She seemed very irritated that I even asked her a question. I got a one word answer "yeah". I wished I knew these ladies names. I believe I know one of their names. But these ladies are giving your hotel a bad name with their attitude. Convenience or not I definitely would seek out another hotel if I'm ever in the area again. Between the bed, the unknown stains wall next to the toilet, the rude staff member in the added price to get in a room that's already available is unnecessary. And with the price I paid for the room the bed should not be uncomfortable Also at checkout this morning I had an additional $200 in fees, such as Historical fees. I thought I had already pain in full (minus the room service cost). So this charge seemed like a surprise full of random fees. ROOM 832

Booked this hotel through AAHotels. Checked in and left to attend a work event. The room was very…read moredilapidated. Returned with some food to eat for dinner. After dinner, while getting ready for bed, I looked at the bedspread and saw not one, but three bloodstains. Tried to call the front desk, but the phone did not work. I went downstairs to complain. The front desk again switched my room to another on the same floor and offered an apology. Additionally, when I check out that front desk agent tried to change me an additional $30+ in taxes that I was not told about. I found this very scammy considering I had a prepaid reservation. I would not return.

I came to see what other clubs affiliated were outside of Baltimore, Md., while intown. Initially…read morecome into the building security ladies look you up and down. Then are directed to the 13th fl. I meet Ms.Theresa security reception (pleasent, polite, and upbeat) operations who walks me to elevator, then through the club and hands me off to, Mesfin- Food & Beverage manager, nice fellow who then directs me to the bar for a seat. My bar staff is preoccuppied with his phone to be engaging. The lunch wait staff is older and very inclusive, not hospitable nor engaging with even simple cordiality. One of the reasons, when not a regular in DC cliques, your presumed as an outsider. Food was a salad bar, that was fresh, clean, and had a great chickpea salad w feta and pickled onion. Cheat day was dessert- mini rasbery cheescake shot and a strawberry slice of roll cheesecake. Main course was potatoe gnocchi, fresh burrata,in red sauce. Wanted to see the layout for potential youth dining, when off the boat or taking youth visiting musuems, might have to seek accomodations more hospitable

The National Press Club is a venerable DC institution, rich with journalistic, DC and American…read morehistory and located at the top of Columbia Square. I could spend a couple hours looking at the all the wall artifacts which includes many autographed photos of important past visitors. I loved seeing the piano that President Harry S Truman used to play. Until today I never knew Truman tickled the ivories. An integral part of the NPC is dining at the Reliable Source. My dining experience was absolutely fabulous. Service was exceptional and I liked how the head chef came out to check on us. On this particular day (Wednesday), a salad and prime rib buffet was available, as well as a regular menu. We opted for the buffet, which also came with an absolutely delicious cream of chicken soup. I loved all the flavorful salad condiment options, including pickled onions and multiple types of nuts. The prime rib was tender and delicious. They had cheesecake as a dessert. At the end of lunch, they served a most excellent coffee. I loved how they did it the British way, pouring cream in the cup before pouring in the coffee. Coffee is provided in a li'l coffee pot for each person, with plenty of coffee for refills. On special occasions, such as Chinese (Lunar) New Year, they have more elaborate meals. Frequently, the NPC has pressers where people in the news come and talk and answer questions from the audience. The day I was here, Robert Rand, author of The Menendez Murders and Anamaria Baralt, a cousin of the Menendez brothers came and spoke about the case. You do have to be a member or be escorted by a member to enter the NPC.

Hiiii, We spent…read more$460 on 3 nights here, w fam discount, member discount. MY MAN HAD A SLIP AND FALL IN THE BATHROOM PORTION OF THE KING SIZE JACUZZI ROOM AREA which is HIGHLY HAZARDOUS, and our jacuzzi which we paid $50 more for a night at first, the button was not working so we had to call management to come. AS A RESULT, he was CUTTTT UPPP on his leg from the slip and fall, while he was getting into the jacuzzi in the bathroom, with no stairs or way to safely get in, he slipped and cut his leg open, I'm taking about a bloody cut, he was injured!!! Also, our mirror by the door had to be fixed 2x. Otherwise the room TV was on the wrong side of the bedroom making it hard to watch. The tv also needed to be updated! WIFI DID NOT WORK PROPERLY therefore we lost some clients and business because of the lack of WiFi. We supported the restaurant downstairs 2x and over paid for a STEAK & VEGGIES $39 spent on something that felt and tasted like $14 worth!!! Nice customer service tho!! Overall, we left and booked another hotel!!! We did go swimming which was nice and the gym was cool to workout in!! Parking was simple and or we probably won't stay there again.

Well done holiday inn!…read more I was with a group on a field trip and this was a super solid holiday inn that met all our needs. Adequate rooms with shampoo and body wash in the showers and coffee around the clock! All the basics done right and clean Don't hesitate to stay here!

The best caterer in the area. I had the pleasure of having an event at the NIH Natcher conference…read morecenter and executive catering dc provided the service for me. They were on time, the food was delicious as well as abundant. They also gave me a special discount for government orders. Highly recommended if you are looking for great food at a great price.

I attended a private event at Canvas. It's such a great venue, with 3,000+ square feet and capacity…read morefor up to 200 guests. It is located on DC's 14th Street, commonly referred to as Canvas on 14th. The space has indoor and outdoor areas as well as a catering wing (outside vendors are allowed to use that). The event I attended was on the second floor. The space has an outdoor terrace overlooking 14th Street and the inside has high ceilings, causing an even more spacious effect. They offer built-in audio-visual equipment in including screens and projector. This would be a great venue for an art gallery. You can submit event inquiries on their website.

Staff here is awesome! But the rooms need a SERIOUS renovation and deep cleaning. I stayed here on…read moremy birthday for relaxation and to do content for my birthday. My room was just old and had so many issues and I ended up having to literally get on my hands and knees to clean .. no exaggeration! From the couch which had dust mites to the bathroom and overall upkeep of the room I was super disappointed. I've worked at Marriott so I know the standard and I always stay at residence inns which are my fav hotels. The staff tried to accommodate me and switch rooms but the other room wasn't any better and I was already settled into my room and it was late when I returned from running errands. I always stay at this property several times before and other Residence Inns and this was by far the worst as far as cleanliness goes. Again stay was amazing and super helpful. I stayed 3 nights and received 20,000 points for this issue which doesn't even equate to a full nights stay at this property. Super disappointed and won't be returning here. The pictures explain it all! The only reason they are getting 3 starts is because of the wonderful staff!

Residence Inn by Marriott Upper Marlboro Joint Base Andrews…read moreMy stay at this hotel was pleasant in terms of the room and comfort; however, the front desk experience and billing issue were extremely concerning and overshadowed the entire stay. Upon arrival, no staff was present at the front desk. When someone finally appeared, they failed to follow standard check-in procedures, including not requesting a credit card for incidentals, which is customary at Marriott properties. After three days, at the time of checkout, I was suddenly stopped by staff and treated as though I had done something wrong, despite the oversight being entirely on their end. I was then asked to place my card on hold for incidentals on the day of checkout, rather than at check-in. Weeks later, I discovered that $596.81 was charged to my card, even though the entire stay had already been paid for using Marriott points. This charge was not authorized as a room payment and was never clearly explained. As a result, I am now disputing the charge with my bank, and the process has taken weeks to resolve. While the physical stay itself was nice, the lack of professionalism, poor front desk management, and unresolved billing practices are unacceptable. Being treated like a criminal for an internal staff error, followed by an unexplained charge, has completely damaged my trust in this location. I strongly recommend that management review staff training, check-in protocols, and billing controls to prevent this from happening to future guests. This hotels charged me for the entire stay which is very disturbing to the highest extent. When I called the representative at the front said, "Nothing was taken out and I needed to call my bank." One star is way too generous.