I've stayed here a couple of times now and not been disappointed. The building as a whole is older and looks out of place against the glossy office buildings along Fairfax & Wilson. But inside it's clean, remodeled, comfortable, with decent beds, tile in the bathroom & fridge/counter area (easier to keep clean), and with decent furniture. Not the dingy... More

From the outside, the Highlander Motel looks like any other nondescript, low-budget, family-run motel you find along US highways, except that this is a short walk from the Virginia Square-GMU metro station. At the reception, they greet you with a kind, no-nonsense smile through a security window, and they point out to you that a continental breakfast is available free... More

After reading the reviews here I decided to spend my stay in the Washington area at this little gem. The prices were reasonable for the market, the room was clean and the staff were friendly. It is located just a few blocks from the Metro which gave me easy access to most of the Washington area. The area is quite... More

Knowing that there is no elevator, I requested fairly far in advance that we at least be placed no higher than the second floor due to heavy bags to be taken in. So, where were we placed? Third floor. Man at desk stated that others booked during the prior week were placed first. I had booked somewhat earlier. I travel... More

The best thing about this place was the easy access to the room. Parking was free and almost right outside the door on the 3rd floor. The room rate was another plus. The room was nice and clean but include no extras like coffee makers, hairdryers, irons and etc but were available at the desk. Their was only a shower,... More

We had a very nice 4 night stay recently at the Highlander. After the sticker shock of lots of $275/night+ rooms with $40/night parking we were happy to find it. Like some of my fellow reviewers, my wife and I were looking for a DC area hotel/motel that had free parking and was within easy walking distance to DC mass... More

This motel offers excellent value for visitors exploring Washington DC. Midway between Clarendon and Virginia Square metros (5 minutes walk) it’s a 15-20 minute ride to central Washington. We used Clarendon, closer to the city and more dining options. We felt safe walking in the area, night and day. Reception is staffed 24/7 and the staff were very welcoming, helpful... More

When we planned our trip to Washington DC, all the inns and hotels were booked and/or too expensive. Looking across the river, though, we found the Highlander. While it's no Marriott, it's about as comfortable as you can get (we weren't planning on staying here all day anyways) and it's minutes away from the subway station into the heart of... More

My family (3 adults) have stayed at the Highlander about 3 times each year for the past 3 years, and have never been disappointed. We travel a lot, and usually stay in chains. The Highlander is an all-around great package: affordable, safe, clean, convenient, and comfortable. The DC area can be challenging finding the "perfect" hotel b/c it's hard to... More