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L'ENFANT PLAZA HOTEL

Address
480 L'enfant Plaza Sw
Washington, DC 20024
United States (USA)
1-800-230-4134
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L'enfant Plaza Hotel
Welcome to the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, one of the Capital's most prestigious hotel addresses. Named for Washington's premier city planner, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the hotel sits in the midst of the Plaza and offers a stately and gracious sense of arrival for guests. It has 370 guest rooms and suites that are handsomely appointed and welcoming for both business and leisure travelers. Many rooms offer exceptional views of the city's historic sites. The hotel also includes 21,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel offers three outstanding dining choices including: The American "Sea" Grill, recognized as one of Washington's most popular meeting places; The Lobby Lounge for light fare and cocktails, and the Foggy Bottom Brew Pub, a favorite gathering spot for locals and guests. In addition there are complete catering services and in-room dining.
Star Rating:   4 Stars
Local Attractions:   Centrally located, the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel is within walking distance to the Smithsonian Castle and only steps from the Air and Space Museum, the World War II Memorial and the Washington Mall.

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What's Near by? Miles
L'Enfant Plaza 0.1
Portals Theatre 0.2
National Museum of African Art 0.3
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery 0.3
Freer Gallery of Art 0.3
Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 0.3
National Air and Space Museum 0.4
Smithsonian Institution 0.4
Smithsonian (The Castle) 0.4
National Mall 0.5
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 0.5
Arena Stage 0.5
National Museum of the American Indian 0.6
Thomas Jefferson Memorial 0.6
National Museum of Natural History 0.6
The Mall 0.6
National Museum of American History 0.6
National Gallery of Art 0.6
National Archives 0.7
Washington Monument 0.7
Federal Triangle 0.7
United States Navy Memorial 0.7
Old Post Office Pavilion 0.7
US Botanic Gardens 0.8
George Mason Memorial 0.8
Lansburgh Theatre 0.8
National Aquarium 0.9
John A. Wilson Building 0.9
World War II Memorial 0.9
Ford's Theater 0.9
Penn Quarter 0.9
Marian Koshland Science Museum 0.9
U.S. Capitol 0.9
National Portrait Gallery 0.9
International Spy Museum 0.9
Metropolitan Police Headquarters 0.9
Washington D.C. Madame Tussauds 1.0
Verizon Center (MCI Center) - Washington Capitals 1.0
Sidney Harman Hall 1.0
District of Columbia War Memorial 1.0
National Museum of American Art 1.0
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 1.0
Smithsonian American Art Museum 1.0
Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial 1.0
National Building Museum 1.1
DAR Museum 1.1
Library of Congress 1.1
Friendship Arch 1.1
Corcoran Gallery of Art 1.1
United States Supreme Court 1.1
Ellipse 1.2
Supreme Court of the United States 1.2
National Museum of Women in the Arts 1.2
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) DC Lodge 1.2
Chinatown 1.2
White House 1.2
National Defense University 1.3
Korean War Veterans Memorial 1.3
Victims of Communism Memorial 1.3
Albert Einstein Memorial 1.3
Renwick Gallery 1.3
Lafayette Park 1.3
Nationals Park 1.3
Blair House 1.3
Vietnam Veterans Memorial 1.3
Folger Shakespeare Library 1.3
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 1.3
Mount Vernon Square 1.3
National Postal Museum 1.3
Constitution Gardens 1.3
Columbus Memorial Fountain 1.4
Lincoln Memorial 1.4
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 1.4
Union Station 1.4
Department of State 1.4
Gravelly Point Park 1.5
Noma 1.5
Washington-Union Station Amtrak 1.5
National Geographic Society 1.6
Foggy Bottom 1.6
George Washington University 1.6
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle 1.8
Smithsonian 1.8
Capitol Hill/southeast 1.8
Logan Circle 1.8
Pentagon 1.8
Shaw 1.9
Lincoln Park 2.0
Dupont Circle 2.0
West End 2.1
Capitol Hill/northeast 2.1
Arlington National Cemetery 2.1
H Street Corridor/atlas District/near Northeast 2.2
DEA Museum 2.2
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park 2.2
Gallaudet University 2.2
Anderson House 2.2
Phillips Collection 2.2
Reagan/Washington National Airport (DCA) 2.3
Barney Circle 2.3
 
Hotel Reviews for L'enfant Plaza Hotel
Hotel reviews 3.5 out of 5 Based on 949 guest reviews, Average

3.5 of 5 stars Based on 1,037 traveler reviews
3.5 based on 890 reviews  Value
3.5 based on 839 reviews  Rooms
3.5 based on 887 reviews  Cleanliness
3.5 based on 889 reviews  Service
Excellent
189
Very Good
357
Average
231
Poor
159
Terrible
101
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
5 of 5 stars “Rundown, scary, not sure how this is even a hotel that is so arrogant to charge $259 a night. Ugh.”
May 16, 2013   smkluck, NYC
Plain and simple. Terrible hotel. I can't even begin. Concrete Monster. Avoid at all costs. The only redeeming value is the sweet bartender Connie! Outside of Connie, there is an... more »
3 of 5 stars “Great access to the National Mall/subway”
May 16, 2013   GSB56, Montreal, Canada | Trip type: Couples
Close proximity to the Mall made it easy to visit one museum in the morning then return to the food court (unfortunately it's closed on weekends) beneath the hotel and... more »
3 of 5 stars “great location to mall hotel”
May 14, 2013   semi-travelers5300, Hanover | Trip type: Couples
Great location-2 blocks from Mall, 10-15 min to Capital. Blue/yellow line metro station underneath hotel along with a food court (open during the week for business people primarily although a... more »
2 of 5 stars “Definitely Not Worth The Price”
May 13, 2013   SteelerRob, Ann Arbor, MI | Trip type: Family
This very outdated hotel needs an overhaul in the worst way. Floors, walls, toilets, bath sinks and lights. Lamps, phones, televisions, smelly 'clean' towels....everything in the rooms. Ice and vending... more »
3 of 5 stars “Anne E”
May 13, 2013   Georgeous010, Alberton | Trip type: Couples
We stayed here for 2 nights. The hotel is very old fashioned, needs to be upgraded to keep up with the modern rooms of other hotels, but it was still... more »

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Details
Check In: 4:00pm
Check Out: 11:00am
Year of Last Renovation: 2005
Floors: 15
Rooms: 372
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 372
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 20
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 21
Meeting Space at L'enfant Plaza Hotel
Meeting Space: 21000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 600 people
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 Hours
Nightly Parking: $27
Total Taxes: 14.50%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

 
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Room Types - L'enfant Plaza Hotel
Superior view room with king bed
1 king bed. 350 square feet. Pillowtop mattress. Down comforter. Air conditioning. Television with premium channels. Rollaway beds and cribs available. Complimentary designer bathroom toiletries.
Deluxe room with king bed
1 king bed. 350 square feet. Pillowtop mattress. Down comforter. Air conditioning. Television with premium channels. Rollaway beds and cribs available. Complimentary designer bathroom toiletries.
Superior view room with two double beds
2 double beds. 350 square feet. Pillowtop mattress. Down comforter. Air conditioning. Television with premium channels. Rollaway beds and cribs available. Complimentary designer bathroom toiletries.
Deluxe room with two doubles
2 double beds. 350 square feet. Pillowtop mattress. Down comforter. Air conditioning. Television with premium channels. Rollaway beds and cribs available. Complimentary designer bathroom toiletries.
 
Amenities - L'enfant Plaza Hotel
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Car rental
  • Charge for early check out
  • Clothes drying
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Solarium
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Voicemail
Pets Allowed Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
 
Airport & Shuttle Information - L'enfant Plaza Hotel

The hotel is convenient to 4 of the 5 Metro mass transit lines and is a 10 minute drive from Ronald Reagan National Airport and 45 minutes from BWI and Dulles International Airports.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
 
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Previously Known As: Loews L'enfant Plaza Hotel

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