The room was booked using a low 'family & friends' rate. The per night room rack rate was an eye watering $849. Even at half the price I would not think it good value.
Overall I had a good stay and would consider staying again. My comments below reflect my actual experience compared to the image this hotel portrays.
I stayed for 3 nights in October in a room on the 10th floor as far away from the lift as possible. The view was nothing to write home about but there was a lot of natural light.
The room was a good size but I found some of the furniture and fittings were outdated and shabby-looking. The bed was large and comfortable.
Overall the room was clean but it's clear they skirt around the furniture. I moved the ottoman in the room so I could sit in the chair to discover a penny and a dried out piece of apple core under the ottoman.
I ordered room service several times. The servers were friendly, the food fine but the first time I called I was transferred twice and my call had cut out once before I got through to anyone.
I've noticed that more and more hotels are removing items from rooms they once provided – for example sewing kits, shoes polishing cloths etc. I can live without these but I found it bizarre that there was not one pen in the entire room. Writing materials yes, pen no. I had my own but it's the lack of attention to detail that is obvious.
- Fairmont Washington Dc
- Fairmont Hotel Washington Dc
- Washington Dc Fairmont
