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#96 of 127 hotels in Washington DC
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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 143
  • Address: 3000 M St NW Washington DC, DC 20007
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Charming Boutique Hotel located in the heart of Georgetown, just steps away from shops, galleries & bistros. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Not Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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“no A/C in DC”

The Latham Hotel

2 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Jun 13, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

The hotel is in a great location and has a friendly, responsive staff. The building itself is an older brick structure that was reportedly remodeled in 1998. The overall appearance is fine, though it was done a bit on the cheap. The bathrooms, for example, have new sinks and counter, but the shower/tubs look old and worn in places. My group had recurrent problems with the air conditioning. It was under repair for the entire building when we arrived, followed by several rooms losing all cooling in the middle of the night. I changed rooms, only to find the A/C in that room quite noisy as it cycled on and off. (There is no central A/C, so each room has its own unit). I have found this to be a problem in other hotels at times, but this was quite a racket. As noted by at least one other reviewer, the place looks tired in places, with peeling wallpaper, water stains on the ceiling, and a microscopic swimming pool with a peeling bottom. I'm told the building is scheduled for demo and replacement, which is understandable. As noted by others, the rooms can be small, and, since there is no A/C in the bathroom, it can get hot in there. Overall, I did not have a great experience, and would be reluctant to stay there again. I don't sense the management wants to invest much in the building, which makes sense if it is going to be leveled soon. However, this is not the flawless gem of a boutique hotel you would like to see in this location.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
UChicago74's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Member since: March 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
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Average price*: $281 (year-round)
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“Wonderful stay!”

The Latham Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Virginia Beach
Jun 6, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

This is a hidden jewel in DC! It's quaint hotel located in the Georgetown - a very cool area. The other reviews had us worried - but everything was wonderful and surpassed our expectations! Lots of interesting shops and restaurants within 2-3 blocks of the hotel. The staff was very friendly and recommended some good local restaurants. The rooms are a little small but we were out on the town so much who noticed! We had drinks in Citronelle - love their selection of martinis and wines. We will definitely be back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location and helpful staff
    • Disliked — wished a longer stay!
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ncollins22's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 02, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $281 (year-round)
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“Leery of Ever Staying here again”

The Latham Hotel

2 of 5 stars
Middlebury, Vermont
Jun 5, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This was the second time we stayed at the Latham in Georgetown, It is a great location, but that is all it has going for it. The rooms are small and tired. However, my real issue was security. We had a camera taken from a bag in our room. We realized it after we left the hotel and it took almost a week before the staff ever returned our numerous phone calls. WE eventually told them we would post our concerns on line, and then a manager called and assured us they had checked and they were not responsible for the loss. However, there is little doubt in our mind that that is where the theft occurred. There also just seems to be disarray in the management of the hotel, though the front desk is pleasant. Be aware.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Loss of Camera from room
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mb5's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: August 09, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $281 (year-round)
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“Perfect Inn, Perfect Location”

The Latham Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Dayton, Ohio
May 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at the Latham Hotel over Memorial Day weekend. I was a bit nervous due to some of the reviews of this hotel. Let me first start off my saying that this hotel is in a PERFECT location. It is located right on M Street in Historic Georgetown and only a few blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro stop. Once we walked down the driveway to the hotel, we were quite impressed. It is tucked away behind a French bistro, so you can't see the front entrance from the street. The Lobby area was very clean and the front desk staff was friendly and accommodating. We got to the hotel quite early in the day, around 10 am. Our room was not going to be available until noon, so we left our luggage and took a walk through Georgetown. The staff gave us a great recommendation for lunch, Pizzaria Paradiso. When we checked into our room a couple hours later, we were quite impressed. This hotel is a very cute inn. The room was very clean and charming. Yes, the bathroom itself is quite small, but that was not a problem for us. The bathroom sink was also small for all my things, but again, it wasn't a huge issue for me. We had such a nice experience here, we plan on making this a yearly trip and will stay at the Latham Inn again and again.

I also recommend the bistro/cafe that is located in front of the hotel, called La Madeleine. Unfortunately, we did not try it out until the right before we left. It is VERY good for pastries, lunch, or even dessert.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — It was clean and a perfect location
    • Disliked — no ice machine on floor
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amb24's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: June 25, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $281 (year-round)
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“super charming”

The Latham Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 26, 2008

We stayed at this hotel for a family vacation to DC. We had four rooms. 3 out of 4 rooms were good when we first saw them. The other one was needed for a family of 4 and way too small but the front desk was immediately helpful and switched them to a larger room. The rooms were super clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and polite. The location is great in Georgetown. A nice break away from the attractions. The hotel is surrounded by plenty of shops and restuarants. Fino, a restuarant directly across the street was great...close too get to get to when you legs are aching from walking all day around the sites.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the quaint atmosphere
    • Disliked — elevators took too long
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bratrph's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 16, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $281 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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Address: 3000 M St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007