I find most Washington hotels to be grim and impersonal. The Lombardy is different, with beautifully designed rooms, a lovely "Venetian bar" that's more about sipping wine than guzzling beer. It was quiet, and the staff was attentive. Great central location. I'd definitely go back.

Was on a budget, so was pleasantly surprised by this lovely boutique hotel. Well maintained, cleaned, classy - everything one could want. Just a little far from the sights, but a short walk and bus ride gets you where you need to be.
Was extremely happy with everything!

After many years staying in various locations in DC, mostly JW Marriott, I have found a new base. Only a brisk walk NW of the Marriott, the prices were better and the hotel quaint and comfortable. The service was extraordinary and the room comfortable.
My kind bed was very comfortable, although the room could have been vacuumed a bit more extensively but the bathroom was very clean and overall a great value for the centralized location. Parking is expectantly expensive and the Foggy Bottom Metro is but a walk away. The staff was terrific, from the doorman to the front desk. The small restaurant is lovely as is the bar/lounge area. The prices are much too high for food and drink though.

After walking a few blocks from the metro and arriving at the 1920 art deco Hotel Lombardy building, we were welcomed by the smiling doorman and led us to the teeny weeny front desk area for check-in process. Check-in was swift since I used the advance pay option when reserving online (this saves quite a bit off the week day rates; AAA card offers tremendous savings off the weekend rate; sometimes same day rates seem deeply discounted too). However, during check in, we were not told the one very important feature every business traveler needs to know: Hotel Lombardy does not have a business center. Although there is a full service Kinkos behind the hotel with several kiosks, unfortunately you don't receive any discounts as a hotel guest.

Now, back to the hotel: The guest rooms have two entrance doors -- the first is brown louvered wood that looks like a door that belongs on an old quaint ocean cottage and the second is the more traditional hotel door with magnetic access lock.

I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the guest room. It was large enough for me to entertain a handful of classmates I invited over. My guest room had two double beds with plush bedding, a work desk, a dressing room with vanity (and two robes), gorgeous steel and chrome bathroom fixtures against a white tile backdrop, and a separate wet bar/dining room (with curtain door closure) the length of the guest room. I travel with ear plugs so the noise was no problem at all for me. Oh, by the way, there is no complimentary breakfast. But who cares? The location is surrounded by eateries and a two level Whole Foods.

Oh, and the smiling doorman that led us to the teeny weeny front desk area for check-in process was there when we left. He was still smiling and working. But when he saw we were leaving, he placed the guest bags down, and the old style charming way, shook our hand and bid us a warm farewell.