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Braxton Hotel in Washington, District of Columbia |
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Braxton Hotel
1440 Rhode Island Ave Nw
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Located in downtown Washington DC, this hotel is five blocks from The White House and eight blocks from the National Mall. Air-conditioned guestrooms have cable TV with 60 channels; microwaves and refrigerators are available upon request. Guests have access to a complimentary Continental breakfast each morning in addition to a 24-hour front desk.
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Amenities | Features | Reviews
Braxton Hotel Amenities
Five blocks from the White House, this boutique hotel is within four blocks of two Metro stops, providing easy access to all Washington-area sites. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, which also offers a microwave and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking:
$16-$25 per 24-hour period.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.
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Features
A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning. The hotel does not have its own restaurant but there are more than 25 dining options within six blocks of the hotel. Nearby restaurants (all within two blocks):
Thai-Tanic
Playbill Café
Logan Tavern
Mar de Plata
Hambuger Mary’s
Rice
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Braxton Hotel Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Braxton Hotel
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Overall: 2.55 |
Service
3.23 |
Condition
2.19 |
Cleanliness
2.61 |
Comfort
2.35 |
Recommend
45.16 % |
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| Wonderful People and Service!!! But I would not stay there again. |
Overall: 2 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| I wish that I could say that we were hapy with our stay at the Braxton, but I must be honest. The people who worked there were 100% kind, wonderful and attentive. But...and this is a "BIG BUT"!!!! The room was not clean. The room next to ours had a smoker in it and the smoke smell at times filled our room. When we first arrived, there was a wet towel on the toilet, and a cigarette butte inside. There was a dead ladybug in our bed...cute as it was (we actually even took a picture of it!). They did not have fitted sheets on the bed (or to offer us) so our faces ended up on the mattress...ick! Also, there was not an ice-machine so our cubes came to us from the backroom freezer...in a ziplock bag. It just seemed funny, and we choose not to use them. I really wish I could say more kind things about the Braxon. With some upkeep and renovation-this really could be a wondrerful place to stay. It just did not feel clean to us. I must end by saying that we did appreciate the charm of the lobby (it was pretty and well kempt)and again the kind people who really were the most redeeming quality and made our stay bearable. Thank you.
Reviewed by traveler from Olympia, WA on July 27, 2006 |
| Good enough for the price |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel is fairly old and some distance from the attractions. Had a private bathroom - old but serviceable with hot and cold water. Beds comfortable. Continental breakfast - self-service - fetched downstairs and ate in room as no seating downstairs. Breakfast sufficient for our needs, but nothing special.
Reviewed by traveler from South Africa on July 16, 2006 |
| Last resort |
Overall: 1 |
Service
2 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| I couldn't find anything else within 20 miles because of a convention in town. I have been to a lot of hotels that were bad, but this was the worst - ever.
Reviewed by traveler on July 5, 2006 |
| Wouldn't go back. |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| I'm wasn't looking for luxury, but I do want basic conveniences. The electrical system is so old that the outlets were too "loose" to hold plugs in them. Only one actually held a plug, so I had to rotate devices (eg couldn't blow dry my hair and plug in the lamp to see myself at the same time). There was black mold in the bathroom. The door locks were so flimsy I did not feel secure.
Reviewed by traveler from Indianapolis, IN on June 23, 2006 |
| A mediocre option |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Braxton Hotel is in an excellent location (five minutes walk from Dupont Circle) but is a hotel in dire need of repair. I was initially given a very inadequate room, with holes in the linoleum, an overly noisy and ineffective air conditioner, and a door that would not stay locked. This was not okay. However, upon complaint, I was given a larger and better room which satisfied me for the price. I stayed here during peak tourist times, however in future visits at other times of the year, I would recommend looking for another hotel. For the season, this was adequate for the money, but only after the room change. The staff were great and accommodating, however. As a side note, I am not a picky traveler, and my criticism is rare, so the first room given to me really was a bad housing option.
Reviewed by traveler from San Francisco, CA on June 21, 2006 |
| Affordable, simple and clean |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| It was the cheapest rate I found and I wasn't expecting much. The room was basic, but very clean with cable tv and a/c. The service was friendly. Great location near a lot of restaurants and cafes. Definitely recommend it for an affordable place to stay in DC.
Reviewed by traveler from New York on June 20, 2006 |
| Affordable, simplistic accommodations |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I booked this hotel for a business trip on short notice. It was the only hotel available at the time. After I booked it, I viewed some reviews online and regretted my decision. Most of the reviews I read were extremely negative, so I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to find that the hotel was not as bad as people have made it out to be in the past. Perhaps it has improved recently. It's no Ritz Carlton -- it's a pretty old building and in dire need of renovation, but I found that a bit charming. The hotel staff could not have been nicer and more helpful. The bed in my room was comfy and clean, the shower had plenty of hot water (although no outlets in the bathroom) and the hotel provided a complimentary breakfast of bagels, pastries, fruit, cereal, coffee, and juice. The hotel is centrally located and close to a lot of attractions. I walked to the White House from there. It's not the greatest neighborhood, but it's a busy one so I did not feel intimidated. It's also a short cab ride to the airport or a short walk to a Metro station. They upgraded me to a queen bed from a twin bed. Negatives: no elevators, no alarm clocks, no a/c in the hallways, doors lock after a certain time and you have to be buzzed in, club next door is noisy and draws questionable characters, no outlets in the bathroom. I feel that the positive things this hotel has to offer far outweigh the bad, so if you're not a picky person, you'll be fine staying here.
Reviewed by traveler from Cleveland, Ohio on June 20, 2006 |
| Good location |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel is okay for a couple of days. It's a one star hotel. Good water pressure, cleaning room service, AC, cable and television were excellent.
Reviewed by traveler from New York on May 31, 2006 |
| Don't expect too much |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| This is an old building. It looks prety from the outside. The inside views are not as pretty as outside's view. Its lift doesn't work at all time. However, if you just want a bed for sleeping, this is your place.
Reviewed by traveler on May 16, 2006 |
| Don't even think about staying here. |
Overall: 1 |
Service
2 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| When I entered my room and saw an orange extention cord running from under a desk to the bedside lamp, I didn't really have to check out the waterstained bathroom ceiling that was ready to drop on my head or the linoleum on the bathroom floor that was curling up along the edges. I should have checked out on the spot!!
Reviewed by traveler from florida on May 14, 2006 |
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