Brilliant location, we spent some lovely days in Georgetown which is easy walking distance .... Got the tube to the smithsonion museums ... Very large rooms, a little dated but comfortable, the wee fitness room also came in handy, would stay there again although I did feel it was probably too expensive

I think that most of the other reviews are pretty accurate. Your satisfaction will likely be related directly to your expectations. I would put this on par with a Marriott Residence Inn, except it has more of a boutique or independent feel to it.

The king bed was very comfortable, but those who had to sleep in the living room weren't quite as happy (although no major complaints). Overall, I felt that the property was clean and well maintained. It's nestled in a very quaint and quiet neighborhood that felt extremely safe. There are several restaurants within walking distance (assuming you are able to walk 3 city blocks or more), and most of them are casual. We ate at Thai and Cajun eateries that were pretty good. Also a kabob joint that had decent food but some sketchy looking customers/employees. The inhouse restaurant was good, but it was a bit small and a little pricey. Don't plan to buy large quantities of food at Trader Joe's unless you have a car, because it is a pretty long walk for someone carrying a lot of baggage. As has been noted, the subway and GWU are about 2-3 city blocks away. There is a convenience store about a block or two away too. You can walk safely to the Lincoln Monument from this hotel at night, but it is quite a hike, so you'd better be in shape. That walk takes you right past the State Department. We didn't have a car, so I can't comment on parking. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful; I suspect that this might be a family operation. They have bikes that you can use, but we didn't do this. Nor did I use the exercise room (got enough of that walking). We had a nice flatscreen TV that worked well (pay per view was very expensive, so we didn't use). No tobacco odors (or other unwanted smells) noted.

This hotel is an exceptional value. I would definitely go back again (as long as I don't have to sleep in the living room).

The River Inn is fine if you set your expectations to a barely 3 star hotel. The location is ok (near the Kennedy Center and Georgetown), the staff is friendly (if not a bit inept) and the price is right. The big sticking point is the room itself. They are like studio apartments (full kitchen included) that need a renovation. The leather (naugahyde?) headboards are peeling and worn, the lighting is minimal and the rooms are in need of better lighting. Also, little things get annoying after the first day (no ramp to the front door so you bump your bags down the steps, the elevator can be painfully slow, the wifi is spotty, the business/fitness center is a joke).

Would I stay here again? Probably, since options are limited in this area. Do I love it? No, not really.

Reasonably priced hotel near Foggy Bottom/George Washington University. Free internet access. Only drawback is that restaurant appears to be frequently booked for private parties (2 out of 3 nights while I was there), leaving no in-hotel alternative other than room service or walks to mediocre restaurants 2-3 blocks away. Parking is valet only.