Your First Choice For Downtown Washington DC Hotel Suites!
Don't be misled by the quiet, tree-lined side street or stately neighborhood brownstones. At The River Inn, you're mere moments from some of Washington, DC's legendary halls of power. Our downtown Washington DC hotel accommodations are only two blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro and the non-stop thrum of Georgetown. Experience complete rejuvenation amid the boutique elements of your suite -- boasting Italian-inspired furniture, ultra-plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, and spectacular views. You'll feel worlds away from the decibels of the world's most important city. Experience an intimacy and charm in short supply at many surrounding downtown Washington DC hotels. Immerse yourself in our alluring setting:
* Nestled two blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro in Washington, DC
* A short metro ride from the Newseum, DC's most interactive museum
* Just steps from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
* Walking distance to the restaurants, multiplex theatres, and shopping of Georgetown
* Two blocks to the K Street / Pennsylvania Avenue business district
* A short stroll to Washington's historic monuments and the museums and galleries of the Smithsonian
The River Inn has undergone some cosmetic and technical changes. We have renovated and upgraded all of our bathrooms in our suites- with new Carrara marble tile and we have installed state of the art internet service - now the fastest internet connection! As always, we still offer internet service complimentary in our suites and meeting rooms.
Star Rating:
Local Attractions:
The National Mall, Georgetown, Kennedy Center, White House, Foggy Bottom, West End
Excellent service, friendly staff, great location, comfortable rooms and very good restaurant. Kitchenettes very useful for multi- day stays.Close to a Metro station and Georgetown. I highly recommend this hotel.
Excellent service, friendly staff, great location, comfortable rooms and very good restaurant. Kitchenettes very useful for multi- day stays.Close to a Metro station and Georgetown. I highly recommend this hotel.
“Perfect Base for Washington DC Visit”
May 18, 2013
gimpel, montreal, QC | Trip type: Couples
This was the third time we have stayed at River Inn, and I have reviewed it before, but I like the hotel so much that I want to review it...
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This was the third time we have stayed at River Inn, and I have reviewed it before, but I like the hotel so much that I want to review it again. • Location: Foggy Bottom, 15 min. walk to Kennedy Center, walking distance to tour Georgetown, short distance to Metro station and located on a mostly residential street with pretty row houses and flowers. Metro ride to the Mall and other destinations is easy and takes minutes only. • Room: every unit is really a little (but not tiny) studio apartment with a small but complete kitchen (coffee maker w/beans and grinder; dishes and utensils; cooking equipment), couch and easy chair besides the bed, nice new TV. Nicely furnished, big windows, all very comfortable. Climate control has easy controls and is responsive - important in DC in warm months. • Bath: good lighting, nice quality towels, large "rain" style showerhead. It is exceptionally pleasant to return from a day of activity to this little apartment, and having the kitchen frees one from all-restaurant meals. The restaurant in the hotel is very good, and all the staff are friendly and courteous. We certainly intend to return to River Inn on any trip to Washington DC. « less
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Management response from Kacem Osmani, Front Desk Supervisor
Thank you so much for your positive reviews. We are very close to the Kennedy Center, Georgetown, National Mall, and also to the metro station. I am glad that our location was very convenient for you. It’s great to hear you found your room very comfortable and nicely furnished as well. Many guests enjoy the large showerhead and the quality of towels also. It’s great to know you enjoyed the in-house restaurant and thank you again for another great review from you. We hope to see you soon.
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“Very nice place to be”
May 18, 2013
Yvonne T, Winterswijk | Trip type: Couples
The hotel met our expectations as read on their own web-site.
Metrostation Foggy Bottum and big supermarket at short walkingdistance.
Excellent beds, clean rooms, small kitchen was good enough for...
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The hotel met our expectations as read on their own web-site. Metrostation Foggy Bottum and big supermarket at short walkingdistance. Excellent beds, clean rooms, small kitchen was good enough for the two of us, friendly staff. We would go back for sure! « less
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Management response from Kacem Osmani, Front Desk Supervisor
Thank you for your review. It is wonderful to hear you had a great stay with us and that you would come back again in the future. I am glad we proved our quality and consistency to you. Metro station, sites, and grocery stores are all walking distance, which many guests do find very convenient and helpful. Thank you and we hope to see you again soon.
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“A home away from home”
May 18, 2013
Urogreg
Surprisingly upon check in, we were upgraded to a larger room since we were a family of 5, so the stay was very comfortable. Location was nice in a beautiful...
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Surprisingly upon check in, we were upgraded to a larger room since we were a family of 5, so the stay was very comfortable. Location was nice in a beautiful tree lined street and the Foggy Bottom Metro station was just a block away. The warm, friendly and helpful staff was certainly a plus factor. I would'nt think twice in recommending the hotel to families. « less
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Management response from Kacem Osmani, Front Desk Supervisor
Hello! I am glad you are pleased with our service, staff, and rooms. Thank you for recommending The River Inn to others. It’s great that you found our location convenient for you. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for your review.
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“Nothing but good...”
May 17, 2013
IceKeeg, Beaverton, Oregon | Trip type: Couples
What a great find this was. Let's go over the highlights:
Room size - I think of hotel rooms in urban centers and I think *small*. I knew that these...
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What a great find this was. Let's go over the highlights:
Room size - I think of hotel rooms in urban centers and I think *small*. I knew that these suites had kitchenettes, but I expected the room to be creatively configured to cram in all the components. Not so at all. The main room is large with a chaise lounge, cushy chair and office chair in addition to the bed. Tucked discretely behind the wall behind the bed is the kitchenette with a surprising amount of cabinet and counter space. Finally, there is tons of additional space for toiletries on the counter in the hallway leading to the bathroom. Simply put, this was a fantastically roomy area for our six night stay, and I imagine longer stays would remain plenty comfortable. Speaking of...
The bed: Obviously personal preference reigns supreme when it comes to beds. All I can say is that I rarely sleep comfortably enough away from home that I don't wake up at least once in the middle of the night, or worse, in the early morning hours, inhibiting my ability to fall asleep again as I excitedly anticipate the upcoming day. Here, without fail, every night I fell asleep rapidly and stayed fast asleep until our alarm went off. Bliss.
Location: I thought it was fantastic. You will be on a very, VERY quiet side street on a residential block of the Foggy Bottom / George Washington University neighborhood. Yet, just a few blocks to the east is the metro station which grants fast transit access to Reagan and the main attractions of the city. From that point east are a couple of blocks of restaurants and bars (the hotel has its own restaurant/bar, as well), as well as a Whole Foods (perfect for stocking the kitchenette, you know). Just beyond that is Pennsylvania, and once you find yourself there, you are an incredibly short distance from the White House. Or consider how close you are to Georgetown to the NW, or the Dupont Circle neighborhood to the north/northeast, both within easy walking distance. The neighborhood is clean, attractive and safe. You get the best of both worlds - a quiet little block on the edge of the hustle and bustle of popular neighborhoods.
I just turned to my partner to make sure I wasn't omitting anything, particularly anything negative that needed to be addressed. Nope. As the title says, nothing but good. « less
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Management response from Kacem Osmani, Front Desk Supervisor
Thank you very much for your detailed, helpful, and positive review. I am very glad to hear that you found our rooms spacious and all items efficiently placed. It is wonderful to hear you slept well and comfortably in your bed. It is also great to hear our location was very convenient for you. As you said, we are on a quiet street that offers privacy but also very close to many exciting D.C. attractions, sites, and also to the Foggy Bottom Metro Station. Thanks again for your review and we definitely hope to see you soon.
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Nightly Parking:
$34
Total Taxes:
14.50%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Room Types - The River Inn
Studio Suite
One King Bed or
One Queen Bed
Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the video-game console is offered for your entertainment. The private kitchen is stocked with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. You will have a shower/tub combination, as well as designer toiletries and a hair dryer. A sofa bed, a safe, and a desk are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Junior Suite-24 hour sale
1 queen bed with pillowtop mattress and premium linens, plus sofa bed in living area. Approximately 450 square feet. Wall-spanning windows with view of city or Potomac River. Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, 4-burner stovetop, coffeemaker, coffee grinder, Starbucks coffee beans, dishes, utensils. Flat-screen HDTV with premium channels. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. 6-foot-wide desk. In-room safe. Marble bathroom with pedestal sink, massaging showerhead, designer bath products. Separate dressing area with granite vanity. Bathrobes upon request. Complimentary delivery of Washington Post. Nonsmoking.
Junior Suite
One queen bed, plus one sofa bed. Wide windows with city or river views. Approximately 450 square feet. One large, open room. Sitting area with sofa bed, six-foot-wide desk. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Marble-floored kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, four-burner stovetop, microwave, sink, coffeemaker, coffee grinder, cookware, dishware, and utensils. Marble bathroom with pedestal sink, and massaging showerhead. Separate dressing area with granite vanity. TV with pay movies and video games (surcharge). Complimentary daily copy of The Washington Post. Nightly turndown service. In-room safe. Guestrooms are all nonsmoking.
Amenities - The River Inn
Alarm clock
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Electronic key card
Elevator
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Garage
Hairdryer available
Hair dresser
Handicap accessible
Internet - ethernet
Internet is Complimentary
Ironing facilities
Kitchen facilities
Laundry facilities
Licensed bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
Office or business center
Pets allowed
Private bathroom in room
Quiet location
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Safe in rooms
Shower
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
TV - Free Cable
Video Games in Room
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - The River Inn
Ronald Reagan Airport-4 miles
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
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Studio Suite
Junior Suite-24 hour sale