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| - I have to say, this place impressed me. I stayed here for two nights during a work trip, and got a fantastic group rate ($109 per night, as part of a convention hotel block). I don't think I've ever paid that little for such a nice place.
After checking in late at night, I got a room with a beautiful view of the Capitol on the 11th floor. I sat down at the desk and turned on my laptop to check my email. You have to pay for wifi at this hotel, but I found a free wifi signal from a nearby building. Unfortunately, I didn't stay in this room long. There were some teenagers yelling and slamming doors, and it was midnight. So I went downstairs and asked to switch rooms, and was given a lakeside room on the 10th floor instead. This room was much quieter and bigger... but sadly the free wifi signal I had facing the Capitol had disappeared once I moved to the other side of the building. Oh well, that's why I have a smartphone.
My boss and I had breakfast downstairs the next morning before walking across the bridge to the convention center for our meeting. We told our waiter we were in a bit of a rush, so we managed to get our food (which was delicious) quickly and finished just in time. My boss was impressed enough with their breakfast that he came again early the next morning (I chose to sleep in). The concierge was very helpful in suggesting nearby restaurants, and both of the options he gave us turned out to be fantastic recommendations. They have a small convenience store (the size of a closet) to the left of the check-in counter. I asked them how much the half-size bottles of water were, and they told me just to take one for free.
I had a very comfortable stay here. The beds were soft and had plenty of pillows, the carpeting was beautiful and new, and the place was just overall very well-appointed. I thought it was a nice touch that, for one thing, they allowed pets, and for another thing, they had a tiny blackboard that welcomed their VIP guests (with the dog's name on it) and a tiny bowl of dog bones. So cute.
When it was time to check out, we asked them about getting a cab to the airport. They said they had a shuttle that was five minutes away and could take us for free. I left with a great impression of this place, and would absolutely stay here again.
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