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The Fairmont Washington DC: Traveller Reviews

4.0 of 5
2401 M St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037 (Formerly the Monarch Hotel)
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Ranked #10 of 127 hotels in Washington DC
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Great location(8)
  • Room service(8)
  • Very good(6)
  • Foggy bottom Metro(5)
  • Free internet(5)
  • Front desk staff(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Flat screen TV(3)
  • Gold Floor(3)
  • White House(3)
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dansun82
New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
16 helpful votes
“Luxurious hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2010

Stayed for two nights. Was very impressed at the lobby and the size of the rooms. We got a standard fairmont room and it was huge. Very spacious and comfortable. Location was also a plus since the surrounding area is fairly quiet, but wtill offers many places for food and entertainment. Also visited the spa and enjoyed a great massage. I would highly recomment it. My only negative was our late night room service and the parking fees. The french fries were great, but the pizza tasted like a bad microwave pizza. In addition, the pasta with meat sauce just tasted a bit off. This may have been an isolated experience, however, and with late night room service, i expect that sometimes things can be hit or miss. Parking was $40 a night which i found pretty expensive, but all in all, i really enjoyed this hotel and would definitely stay again.

Make sure you sign up for the Fairmont President's Club too. Free internet, gym access, and other perks.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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worldtraveler21nj
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
12 helpful votes
“The most amazing Hotel !!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2009
3
people found this review helpful

I have traveled all over the world and must tell you this is a world class hotel . I had some of the best service that I have ever had anywhere. My family and Dog were treated like royalty. Gym, Pool and Lobby and coutyard were just great. The location of this hotel is perfect to sightsee, shop etc. I am getting ready to book it and go again

Stayed December 2009, travelled with family
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Mez3000
Sydney, Australia
Contributor
15 reviews
42 helpful votes
“A pleasant stay. Attnetion to cleanliness could be better.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2009
4
people found this review helpful

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.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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globetrottersSussex
Sussex
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5 reviews
9 helpful votes
“Superb”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Probably one of the best hotels we've ever stayed in.
Room superb and extremely central for all sights.
Very helpful and friendly staff - would love to stay again

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Marykentraveller
Kent
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Excellent all round trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Not sure how we managed it but got an excellent 4 night deal in this excellent hotel including breakfast.
Had a great massage to relieve stress on flight can recommend Chrstoff knows what he is doing.
Large room with all facilities spotlessly clean. Clean towels every day regardless of leaving on rail. Even clean sheets 2 days into stay.

Lovely bar area overlooking garden shame that we had 2 days of rain! Nice restaurant great breakfast and good evening meal one night when did not want to face rain again.
Would certainly stay again if price right.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 2401 M St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037 (Formerly the Monarch Hotel)

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