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Beacon Hotel
1615 Rhode Island Ave Nw
Washington, District of Columbia 20036
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Beacon Hotel Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Beacon Hotel
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Overall: 4.08 |
Service
4.00 |
Condition
4.21 |
Cleanliness
4.33 |
Comfort
4.00 |
Recommend
94.23 % |
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| Average but Confortable |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Beacon Hotel was an average hotel not very well located. The best part of the hotel is the attached restaurant which was wonderful with excellent service. There is no pool, we were directed to the YMCA. Rooms are large and quiet. If we return to DC we would look for a hotel closer to the attractions.
Reviewed by traveler from Sacramento, CA on August 2, 2006 |
| Can't wait to go back |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Very good use of room space. Sleek new appliances; nicely decorated, modern and comfortable. Beacon was recently renovated and their efforts were well worth it. The Beacon Cafe was just as pleasant with warm friendly service.
Reviewed by traveler from Brooklyn, NY on August 2, 2006 |
| Nice room, good location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Arrived at the hotel after check-in time and got my room right away. Unfortunately the front desk mistakenly gave me a standard instead of the studio I had purchased. I was rudely told that the correct room was not clean yet (at 3:30 in the afternoon?) and that I needed to return in an hour. This was the only problem we had for four nights. The studio room was large and clean. Appointments were updated. Kitchenette was very nice. Full sized fridge, stove top, microwave, pots and pans, but only dishware and silverware for two. Bathroom was nice, but VERY small. Pedastal sink meant no counter space. Shower barely large enough for one. Good location. About 5 blocks to Metro. Lots of restaurants nearby. Definitely one of the nicer DC hotels I've stayed in.
Reviewed by traveler from St. Paul, MN on August 2, 2006 |
| Good location, large rooms, average customer service. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel room was far larger than expected. A concern with double-charging of internet use was quickly and efficiently fixed. When reception was asked for change (in quarters) for laundry facilities, the staff fished around in their pockets for spare change - you'd think they'd have a cash register or cash box?! Good location for access to subway or a day's walk around seeing the major tourist points. Overall, quite impressed and would stay again.
Reviewed by traveler from Australia on August 2, 2006 |
| Good hotel for the price |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I think this is as good as it can get for a 2 star hotel in the area. The room was clean, the wireless network worked, the included breakfast (bagels, cheap pastries, cereal, bread, grocery store waffles) was not so cheap and the hotel in general in good condition. A few elements in the bathroom could use repair (the towel hanger could be pulled off the wall), but overall a good deal.
Reviewed by traveler from Pittsburgh, PA on July 31, 2006 |
| Comfortable boutique hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Security requires room key on elevator for every floor; lobby is small but clean and fashionable; rooms were spacious and clean. Location was great.
Reviewed by traveler from Virginia on July 27, 2006 |
| Nice hotel in good neighborhood |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I was told this hotel just changed to the Beacon. Everything was clean and orderly. Had some problems with the toilet flushing, but maintenance promptly fixed it. Its in a great area-several nice restaurants within 2 blocks. Not too far away from major sites if the weather is cooperative.
Reviewed by traveler from Whitesboro, TX on July 26, 2006 |
| Good Choice |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Beacon Hotel was conveniently located to the downtown area. Not a huge hotel, it was comfortable and well maintained. The room was clean and very comfortable for one. The restaurant and bar were inviting and comfortable for one person dining alone. The food was surprisingly outstanding! I would defintely return there and will recommend it to others.
Reviewed by traveler from Greenfield Center, NY on July 26, 2006 |
| Fully met expectations, perfect location for sight seeing |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| No swimming pool which was not an issue for us but might be for others. Bathroom a little small, only one person at a time could fit in as all facilities (sink, tub,toilet) were in the small room. Rest of the room was quite comfortable. easy access to Metroliner.
Reviewed by traveler from Northport, AL on July 20, 2006 |
| Quite happy |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Had a very nice weekend stay.
Reviewed by traveler on July 19, 2006 |
| Great place to stay! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel is very clean and well maintained. It is located in a safe, quiet area in DC. The staff is friendly and very responsive. Only a short walk to Metro Red Line, close to Connecticut Avenue with many restaurants.
Reviewed by traveler from New Iberia, LA on July 19, 2006 |
| Perfect Location for Dupont Circle and Surrounding Areas |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Beacon is located between the Whitehouse and Dupont Circle. If you walk, the streets are well lit and always busy. If you like the Metro, there are several stops within blocks of the hotel. Only negative item about my room is that the air conditioner was not sufficient to cool my room because of the sun (on east side)-- might try getting a room on the west side of the building.
Reviewed by traveler from Pittsburgh, PA on July 19, 2006 |
| Great Place To Stay |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Beacon Hotel is conventiently located for both business and travel. The rooms were very nice and super clean.
Reviewed by traveler from Seattle, WA on July 6, 2006 |
| Would stay again in a heart beat. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was conveniently located. It is very close the Metro. The staff were very attentative. I was impressed with the TV on-line email service. The cost to for the service is very reasonable and it saves me the hastle of carrying a laptop. I would choose the Beacon as my hotel of choice when I am in DC.
Reviewed by traveler from Oakland, California on July 5, 2006 |
| Great location, a little rough on the details. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great location on Scott Circle--easy to Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, the White House and various K Street locales. Rooms are large and updated, bathrooms small. High-speed internet connection was fast and reliable. Check-in was a little rough because not enough staff were on duty. The pillows are horrible and the beds undistinguished. I got a reasonable price and would gladly stay there again.
Reviewed by traveler from Atlanta, GA on June 28, 2006 |
| Nice Hotel |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I like the hotel is was very nice for what it is a hotel. but I also work for a Hotel&Casino so to me a room is a room . the servce was very good. housekeeping was a little nosiy in the morning.
Reviewed by traveler from Atlantic City, NJ on June 27, 2006 |
| The srvice coulkd not nhave been better. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Execllent facility. Service and friendliness culd not have been better. They were helpful at every turn. The food was excellent. All in all it was a very pleasant experience.
Reviewed by traveler from Butler, PA on June 14, 2006 |
| Satisfied. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was great. The service was prompt and politely provided. The only thing I didn't really like was that the AC was pretty loud.
Reviewed by traveler from Lincoln, NE on May 31, 2006 |
| Definitely would consider another future stay |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Overall I would rate my hotel stay pleasurable. I stayed over the Memorial Day weekend which the D.C. area had a number of events scheduled. The Beacon Hotel is greatly accessible to the Dupont area which allowed me access to all the amenities offered in the neighborhood without having to utilize my vehicle.
Reviewed by traveler from Baltimore, Md on May 30, 2006 |
| Pretty good option |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Overall, this hotel was comfortable and the location worked well. My only complaint was the location of my room on one of the lower floors. There was a terrace off the mezzanine level and for a while it felt like I had a party in my room. The function ended around 9:30 so it ended up no so bad.
Reviewed by traveler from Virginia on May 22, 2006 |
| Good hotel in a great location. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| For this quick trip to DC, the location was perfect for a visit to the Mall one day and then to the zoo the next. It was a great value. The room was large and clean. The view was nice and the lobby and restaurant were fine. My only problems: the pillows were horrible and for two adults and two children, the room had two glasses, two cups and two washcloths!
Reviewed by traveler from Southern MD on April 21, 2006 |
| Great Location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
2 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I enjoyed my stay aside from waiting for over 6 hours for them to deliver a frying pan to my suite. I really liked the layout of the room and I had one of the few balcony's the hotel has. It is very close to restaurants and there is a CVS three blocks away and a supermarket 6 blocks away. Easy to get to by Metro.
Reviewed by traveler from Queens, NY on April 19, 2006 |
| Good location near Dupont Circle |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is a nice hotel at a great location. The only thing that seemed odd was the fact that the valet parking service was extremely slow and inefficient. Don't expect to see your car quickly, so call at least 1/2 hour before you expect to drive off the block to have them get your car ready. When I mentioned the slowliness of the service to the attendant, I got a snoody, disrespectful response. If I had a say, I would not employ such individuals at a position that is exposed to client contact, because it may leave an unfavorable impression with an otherwise excellent hotel.
Reviewed by traveler from New York on April 18, 2006 |
| Very nice stay |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Very nice and comfortable hotel. Nice room, very clean. Friendly staff. Good restaurant. Environment okay. Walking distance from the mall and convention center.
Reviewed by traveler from Belgium on April 18, 2006 |
| Cant wait to go back |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is by far the nicest hotel room I have stayed in, and I have travelled the world over. For the price, the place was a like a beautiful suite you would see only in a high life-style type magazine. If you get a chance to stay here, request room 825, for it has a great panoramic view of the local neighborhood. I will always stay at this hotel on my trips to D.C.
Reviewed by traveler from Pittsburgh on April 12, 2006 |
| Excellent, well-located business hotel |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I needed a hotel in the Dupont Circle/Embassy area of Washington for a night before driving my sister and brother-in-law to Baltimore the next day for a large family reunion. They had been staying at a luxury hotel in that area, and I wanted to meet them for dinner and a show that night and then pick them up the next day, so I made little use of the Beacon's facilities for dining, etc. The doormen were so informed and helpful that I didn't need the concierge for information or advice about how to get where quickly, or good suggestions for where to meet my sister for dinner near the theater, etc. The hotel is either new or recently redone because everything looked very bright and new, and the room was well-equipped, attractive and comfortable, with even a nice view. And reasonably priced. Excellent valet parking.
Reviewed by traveler from Geneseo, NY on April 8, 2006 |
| Excellent Washington hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My wife and I and our college-age son stayed one night, and we were very pleased with the Beacon. Washington tends to have "classier" hotels than some cities, and this is an excellent example. We had a studio room which was very comfortable and large. Only issue I can think of is that lobby is cramped. And the elevators are little, but that is so European.
Reviewed by traveler from richmond virginia on March 29, 2006 |
| Noisy and uncomfortable |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| The bed was hard, pillows too big and the walls are paper thin. They still allow smoking and the bathroom was tiny. Not a pleasent stay at all.
Reviewed by traveler on March 15, 2006 |
| Nice in-town hotel |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Central, close to the night-life area of downtown, convenient for business, room was a little small but comfy. Parking is a problem, they dont have their own but the valet was extremly gentle.
Reviewed by traveler from Glenwood Springs, CO on March 15, 2006 |
| convenient to stay in DC |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Safe and convenient location, a few blocks to Metro, shopping area and restaurant.
Reviewed by traveler from Boston, MA on January 4, 2006 |
| Great for the price |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| While our "king deluxe" room was quite cozy, it was clean and comfortable. Service was great, and the location is convienent to the metro and Dupont Circle, both less than a five minute walk away. The cost was much less than comparable hotels we have stayed at in the area. We will definately be back.
Reviewed by traveler from Buffalo, NY on January 3, 2006 |
| A horrible service |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| Most of the staff members in the Hotel is not only impolite, they are very rude. The room service is the worst I have ever seen: you better bring your own soap... and you have to call them all the time to ask them to give you the things they have promised in their room description. Whatevever hotel you will choose, you are sure that it can only be better than this one.
Reviewed by traveler from Knoxville, TN on January 1, 2006 |
| bad service |
Overall: 4 |
Service
2 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel staff is extremly surly. No one seems to care that much to help. Even the front desk didn't seem to want to help. This hotel seems to be a better fit for bussiness travelers as opposed to tourists. The bellmen didn't even carry our bags to the car!
Reviewed by traveler from Wilmington, NC on December 21, 2005 |
| Good hotel |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Overall a good hotel-Enjoyed it far more than the really oversized mega hotels in Washington--If you are a tourist it might be a little off the beaten track but cabs are cheap enough in DC-In house restaurant was good. The spaces within the dining room were intimate so you did not feel you were in a large cavern. We had either late dessert or appetizers with cocktails and were happy with quality and service. The only downside was that the heating system was a little on the noisey side.
Reviewed by traveler from Boston on December 5, 2005 |
| Great Deal for the Price |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Good location for Washington, DC business district. Rooms are nothing special, but good support in business center for Internet, printing, etc.
Reviewed by traveler from Marin County, CA on December 1, 2005 |
| Classy but small |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Free membership at 5 story YMCA located next door. Only a few blocks from Dupont circle and along embassy row. Not much of a veiw and the heater was either too hot or too cold. Very small rooms, but if you are only sleeping there what more do you need.
Reviewed by traveler from Minneapolis, MN on November 30, 2005 |
| Not very impressed |
Overall: 3 |
Service
2 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was alright, the service was very bad, while checking out we had to carry our bags to the car ourselves ...even though we paid for valet parking. the only good thing was that they kept the car for us till 5 pm of the day we checked out. The front desk was not helpful. The breakfast at their resturant was good.
Reviewed by traveler from NC on November 30, 2005 |
| Nice place for the rate and location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We were surprised at the low rates (in August), considering the size of room we stayed in. It didn't have the best view but the room was nicely remodeled, huge bathroom and a kitchenette, complete with pots and pans. Plus a separate office/tv room. The bath products smelled gross though and workout facility across the street is not the best.
Reviewed by traveler from Columbus, OH on November 14, 2005 |
| Hotel was okay! |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We had three rooms there. One of the rooms was small. The other two were good sized. The staff could have been a bit more helpful!
Reviewed by traveler from Burlingame, CA on October 21, 2005 |
| Sophisticated, Elegant & Comfortable |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We loved the overall decor of the hotel. Our room felt elegant, sophisticated and comfortable. Even though the location of our room was above 17th, we were not bothered by any street noise. Hotel is conveniently located along Embassy Row and Dupont Circle. Parking is limited in Dupont, so plan on wearing comfortable shoes and do a bit of walking. Staff were extremely friendly and professional. The only thing we didn't like was that the breakfast was expensive.
Reviewed by traveler from Las Vegas, NV on September 14, 2005 |
| Clean Air Conditioner Loud and not adjustable |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel and Rooms were clean. Breakfast was a bit on the expensive side. One problem I had is that the Air conditioner was very loud. It was hard to sleep with all that noise. Also the AC on low was too warm and the AC on high was too cold. To solve the problem I put the AC on high and placed a blanket over most of the vent. This regulated the temperature and also cut down on some of the noise.
Reviewed by traveler on August 12, 2005 |
| One of D.C.'s best hidden secrets |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I stay at the Beacon regularly on business travel so i think i can give a fairly good assessment. This is one of the best places i've stayed in Washington and one of my personal favorites. The staff is professional and friendly, the service in the hotel and the Beacon Bar and Grill is outstanding and the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms deserves more than just a three star rating. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel like you are not just another guest. It is located in the center of the city adjacent to the White House and great restaurants. Needless to say, I will continue to be a loyal and faithful customer!
Reviewed by traveler from Miami, FL on July 20, 2005 |
| Maybe Washington's Berst Bargain |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Our stay was over the July 4th weekend which may be why the custodial staff seemed insufficient. Our only complaint was that our room would not be made up until late in the afternoon. The room was of ample size, with all the usual accomodations and the location near Dupont Circle was most convenient.
Reviewed by traveler from San Francisco, CA on July 12, 2005 |
| Beacon Hotel - Quite Nice< | | |
