My mother and I used the Living Social deal and we immediately got the sense that the service we received was not going to be consistent with those paying full price. The front desk was not helpful when we did not have the Living Social voucher number on us. They would not accept our confirmation number/email. We were prompted, in an unfriendly way, to the technology room and were not given any treatment until we provided the voucher number. The spa was a nice experience for me (Dave was an amazing massage therapist) but entirely unpleasant for my mother. She was told by her therapist that since she had the Living Social deal, she would only receive a light, relaxation massage. My mother complained to the front staff because the massage was so light, there is was neither relaxing nor therapeutic in anyway. To be fair, they did remove the gratuity. Afterwards, we ate at On the Potomac. The food was average. My biggest qualm was that the soup I ordered was very unappetizing. The server said he would take it off the bill (since I did not eat it) but there was a charge for the soup when I checked out of the hotel on the final bill. After dinner, my mother and I just wanted to go back to the room (which was very spacious, fortunately) and watch a movie. We were shocked to see that the few selections available On Demand were $17.99 and even the 30 min television programs (e.g., old episodes of The Offce) were $4.99. All in all, the hotel was decent but it was the spa that left me impressed. However, it seems like the service you will receive from the spa is spotty - at least if you go with Living Social.

I last stayed at Lansdowne in August of 2011 and posted a review at that time. In that review I mentioned that the TVs could use an upgrade. On my latest visit I was pleasantly surprised by the additions of a large flat screen TV (at least 42") and an in room safe. This is definitely my favorite place to stay when business traveling. The staff is friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean and the food is good. There's a mini coffee/tea maker and 2 bottled waters are replenished every day. I also like that there are robes for use.

My only hesitation at a 5 / Excellent review would be the size of the room (a bit small) and the quality of the towels (rough and a little worn).

This is definitely my home away from home for business travel.

Hotel is nice, very big and impressevive from outside but it needs rennovation..In particular my room had an adequate size, well appointed but very tired with old fashoined furniture....and the most important thing the bad smell from the carpet which it was very annoying.

Stayed here three times the last few years. Nice property but a few issues. First, the food is average at best but expensive. The rooms are very dry and have old fashioned heaters/air cond. the showers aren't very nice and it takes a long time to get hot water. Service was good.