The Madera, my new “abode” in Washington D.C, is a hotel that has a lovely character and noble attributes; the small lobby became a grandeur when the associates, vested with unselfishness personality, started helping and making me feel that I was at home. The luggage was taken to the room and once the electronic key opened the door, the glitziness and the coziness filled my imagination that the sojourn would be greatly pleasing, for I was not wrong, the size of the bathrooms becomes a detail of no significance. When I discovered the windows my first glance was directed to the National Cathedral, at the moment the royal blue sky was adorned with a few small puffy and extremely white clouds, the spectacular view was saved in my mind. Thereafter, on my way to dine out I came across the complaisant Firefly restaurant located in the same building; the executive chef need not to go to your table, the menu has been skillfully created and the taste has the quality to satisfied a tough top kitchen judge. The night was accompanied by the serenity and a sky full of stars; The whole staff was incredible friendly; I am obliged to mention Fernando and Stephanie, their warm souls, friendlessness, wits and kindness are exceedingly great; I enjoyed the wine hour at the hotel, very relaxing after work; I have followed the tradition at my place, so cheers!!!
Regards to all your pleasant associates and to you Mr. Mody Ahman, manager and the mastermind of the Hotel Madera.

We arrived in DC in July. Hot much? The last thing I wanted to be was hot and sticky with hideous crowds. We someone muddled through the crowds which weren't too hideous but the joy for the day was always when we arrived back at Madera. First of all, it is a real neighborhood. Dupont Circle is loaded with charm and neighborhood restaurants and book stores and the like. I walked to the cleaners to get my closed fluff & folded (like I said it was hot and muggy and fresh clothes is a must), we would pop out for a quick snack and of course we had many meals in Firefly, the hotel restaurant. It was so nice to see locals dining there. I would rarely consider staying in a hotel in the middle of the tourist section of any town but certainly I would NEVER stay in tourist area of DC. My 10 year old son loved this trip and the Madera was certainly part of the reason!

The Madera is not terribly fancy, but it was clean, quiet and comfortable. Had a great night's sleep. Room was big. Not much of a reception area to speak of, but the Firefly restaurant in the same building was nice to hang out in...their food was creative and excellent, though the drinks were a little pricey ($12.50 for a specialty cocktail.) Took me almost an hour to walk from the hotel to the National Mall. Red line metro stop is nearby.

I found this to be the perfect spot (large, comfortable and tastefully decorated room, accompanied by friendly service) for staying near a conference I attended recently. The conference was in a larger, more expensive hotel that (to my taste) was less attractive. I also enjoyed the adjacent Firefly Restaurant and the easy, pleasant walks to Dupont Circle.