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The Fairmont Washington DC – reviews, photos

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2401 M St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037 (Formerly the Monarch Hotel)
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The Fairmont Washington DC
Ranked #9 of 123 hotels in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 481 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Great location(22)
  • Very comfortable(14)
  • Short walk(10)
  • Front desk staff(9)
  • Room service(8)
  • Gold Floor(7)
  • Dupont Circle(7)
  • Lobby bar(7)
  • Very good(6)
  • Health club(5)
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Austin, Texas
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great Experience in DC”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 via mobile

A stay at the Fairmont is always a pleasure. From the inviting lobby to the first class fitness center, the attention to detail is outstanding. Even the in room coffee is good.

Ask about gym clothes and loaner bikes if you forget your gear. The lobby bar is lively when the pianist plays in the early evening. Cilantro offers good (but pricey) food options.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 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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Avon, Connecticut
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A home away from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

This is a review of the Gold floor, which is essentially a home away from home. The staff makes it very special; they know me by name when I check in. The rooms are large and quiet. The food in the concierge lounge is very good and plentiful. I usually eat that instead of having breakfast in the restaurant. At night, I enjoy the chocolate fondue with strawberries.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York, NY
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Fantastic Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We loved this hotel! Everything about this hotel exudes class. Beautifully decorated, extremely service-oriented and warm staff, and the rooms were very comfortable and posh!

This was our first family trip in D.C. so we wanted something classy, moderately priced, and in great area of D.C. This fits the bill! The rooms were nicely furnished and the bathrooms were very clean. The high-end toiletries were a nice plus, too. It was also nice to have a electronic safe. We had our car valeted throughout our stay (placed in their underneath garage).

Btw, Walgreens is only a few blocks walking distance from the hotel if you need anything. And just as close, is "Bread and Chocolate" cafe. Yum - great for breakast and pastries!!

If we return to D.C., we will definitely consider staying here again!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tampa, Florida
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“What a Treat!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I had the pleasure of staying two nights for an on-site business meeting. Wow, I wish every business meeting I travel for was held at this hotel. Service was outstanding from the moment I stepped out of the taxi. The room was beautiful and well-appointed. One of the things I dread when staying at a hotel is the typical awful in-room coffee. I need good java before getting out of my pjs. Behold, The Fairmont has Keurig coffee makers with Green Mountain coffee. Yes!! Located a quick walk away from Georgetown for those looking for dining outside of the hotel or shopping.

Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
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Philadelphia
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Lovely hotel gets all the details right”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

I stayed overnight at the Fairmount for a business meeting and wished I could have moved in! The hotel is beautifully furnished, elegant without being fussy, and well equipped for both business and pleasure visits. Besides the luxe touches that have become almost standard, like comfy beds and robes and abundant desk outlets, the Fairmount includes details that other hotels would do well to add, such as snake-neck reading lamps attached to the bed that cast a cool spotlight right on your page; in-room Keurig coffee makers; and window panels that actually open for some fresh air. Even the coffee service at our meeting included classy touches like flavored syrups, and there were gigantic hot soft pretzels and mustard instead of the usual gluey cookies. One thing I can't comment on is price, because my room was prepaid, but I'll definitely check this place out on my next tourist trip to DC.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 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)
Price range (per night):* INR16,050 - 43,247

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