My husband and I just visited DC for the second time during the week of July 4th. Our first visit was in June of 2000 along with our girls. We enjoyed this hotel and decided to return for another stay with my parents. This time we stayed 6 nights and had a two room deluxe family room. I warned them that the hotel was very old and not luxurious but they were fine with staying there. From the time we arrived on Sunday until Sat. morning when we left, we were all very pleased with the hotel and were all very comfortable during our stay. We had a few extra requests during our stay and were greeted each time with very quick and friendly helpful service from the staff. Our rooms were clean and plenty big enough for four adults. The beds were very comfortable which allowed great rest each night and having two bathrooms was an added convenience. We had a table and chairs, a small refrigerator and a hot pot which heated very quickly for coffee. There was a hair dryer and an ironing board also in the room. The hotel is clearly old and not very fancy, but that's what we liked about it since we were in an historic part of the city. We thought it was charming and historical. We stayed on the 8th floor which twas high enough to escape the school groups and not too high to do with out cold air in the rooms. It is an old air conditioning system but we were very comfortable even with some days reaching 90 degrees. We were also able to get a fan from the desk just to add more noise and comfort since there was city action below. The hotel is in a very good location for seeing almost everything by foot but be prepared to walk a lot. If you want some historical facts about DC, I recommend the narrated tour on the town trolley. It covers the whole area with three different routes. Also the metro subway is very close and easy to use. The two restaurants downstairs are a little pricey but have ok food. There is a gift shop with good prices in the lobby. We also found shopping and food bargains in the Old Post office building at the end of the street and cheap sandwiches at Pot Belly's around the corner as well as little trolley place on the back side of the hotel. The street food vendors are good also. I have stayed at the this place twice and I would definitely stay again. It is very reasonable priced and I really recommend the deluxe family room with two rooms for more space. I hope you enjoy your trip to DC as much as we did and please give this hotel a chance. If you want a good reasonably priced and clean resting place in a great location with old charm, this is for you and your family. Also, don't forget to contact your state representative to get tours to the Capitol and White House.

madisonville, texas

We stayed three nights and thought Harrington was OK. Location is great for going to the museums, but a little bit boring for eating out. Hotel is in need of renovation. The tiles in our bathroom was broken, the room was smelly and small, TV didn't function properly. Next time in wonderful Washington DC we will go back to Hotel Rouge, where we stayed last time.

Single Mum on Amtrak

First of all, the room was small and everything looked so old, but the worst was when we discovered that the air condition wasn't working at all on a hot and humid day! The hallway was cool of course but not our room...We asked them to have it fixed by the time we got back from dinner.

We got back later that night to find a fan in the corner, and you guessed it, no AC. When we complained they moved us into a larger room (handicapped). We had to move everything ourselves as their was no one available at that hour only to find once we got there that the sheets were dirty and the bathroom hadn't been cleaned!! I was disgusted... We would've checked out then and there if it hadn't been 2am.

The third room they gave us was a suite, and that's where we stayed for the rest of our stay, but we were off to a horrible start needless to say, not the relaxing vacation we pictured but stressful and completely unnecessary. I would not recommend to anyone regardless of its location. There's a nicer hotel a block or two away, stay anywhere else...

As a single mom travelling with her 7 year old son, I was apprehensive about staying downtown in such a large city. The Hotel Harrington staff immediately made us feel like we were part of their family, welcoming us and assisting us in all possible ways. The Gift Shop Manager was particularly friendly and helpful and greeted us by name each day.

The Harrington and its rooms are comfortable and have an antique charm of simplicity and cleanliness. The price is the best bargain in town because of its close proximity to historical sites and the Metro subway system. We were literally across town within 15-20 minutes each morning for sightseeing. This hotel also has 3 friendly and reasonably priced restaurants at its site, including a relaxing streetside cafe.

I cannot say enough about the personal warmth of the management and staff who made us feel safe and secure during our visit. Thank you, Hotel Harrington, for a wonderful experience and vacation. We will be back to visit you! Max & Mom.