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“Convenient Location But Not Comfortable”

Phoenix Park Hotel

agz07

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Aug 9, 2008

We decided on a Saturday to drive down to DC and combine work with pleasure with 2 of our kids. Drove down early Monday. Parking nearby but not part of the hotel. The room was on the small side, but the hotel was nice feeling, cozy but charming. The only real beef I have is the lack of sufficient air conditioning during the heat of the DC summer season. The first night we suffered, thought it was working, kind of, but as the night wore on it seemed to be more obvious that it wasn't working up to par. On our way out in the morning, we told the front desk. They were very friendly and agreed to look at the problem. We came back to the hotel at night hoping for a big change. The A/C was never fixed and never mentioned to us. The location was great if you want to walk around the capitol area, visit the Air and Space Museum, the new Newseum, etc. However, not great to walk around at night re: the nearby homeless shelter. That wasn't a big deal for us because we were so tired from walking and sightseeing during the day that we just ate somewhere else and stayed at the hotel after dinner. Don't eat breakfast at the hotel--overpriced as typical but food so so. Maybe the lunch/breakfast is better but we didn't try it. Overall, a nice charming hotel close to the sights but the A/C is the dealbreaker for me.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Location near the capitol
- Disliked — A/C not working well

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

agz07's Summary

Date of Stay: July 2008

Traveled with: Family with teenagers

Visit was for: Quality time with family

Age group: 35-49

Member since: April 04, 2007

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

probably not

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event

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Management Response

PhoenixParkHotel, Hotel Manager

(Management representative)

Aug 29, 2008

Thank you for sharing your experience at the Hotel. We understand the lack of public space especially for seating is a concern for our guests. Our property was built in the 1920s and expanded in the 1990s to accommodate for more space but the original architecture presented limitations to what we could do. However we are proud to have preserved the charm of the era in which it was built and it has allowed us to be a member of the prestigious Historic of Hotels of America. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope you welcome you back on a future trip to Washington, DC.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Average price*: $302 (year-round)

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“Great Hotel in a convenient location”

Phoenix Park Hotel

FloridaJkb

Florida

Aug 9, 2008

1/1 found this review helpful

We just returned from our DC trip and had a wonderful time in the capitol. The hotel was cleaned and staffs were friendly and resourceful. It is conveniently located close to Union Station and the Capital building. The Dubliner's is a great place to eat dinner or have a drink at night. I am not recommending it for breakfast however. We will return again!

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FloridaJkb's Summary

Date of Stay: August 2008

Member since: August 09, 2008

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Management Response

PhoenixParkHotel, Hotel Management

(Management representative)

Aug 22, 2008

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to seeing you again!

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Average price*: $302 (year-round)

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“Excellent Anniversary”

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DJRAshburn

Ashburn, Virginia

Jul 28, 2008

My wife and I just stayed for two nights at the historic Phoenix Park Hotel and had an absolutely wonderful time celebrating our 10th anniversary. The room was very charming and very clean with lovely furnishings and an incredibly comfortable bed. The front office staff was very professional and friendly and the manager inquired about our satisfaction with our room. Our view was of the old Post Office Building and Union Station both of which house numerous restaurants and shops as well as the Postal Museum. We chose the Phoenix Park because of the walking access to all that Capitol Hill area has to offer, so we left the car parked and enjoyed the beauty of the parks, fountains and buildings and took advantage of neighborhood restaurants and bars including the well known and popular Dubliner located on the bottom level of the hotel. We were sorry that we did not stay longer because there are so many interesting sights nearby and we were so happy with our accommodations. We definitely will be planning another stay and already have a list of things to do within walking distance of the Phoenix Park.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Lovely comfortable room and view.
- Disliked — Nothing to dislike.

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DJRAshburn's Summary

Date of Stay: July 2008

Traveled with: Spouse / significant other

Visit was for: Romantic getaway

Age group: 50-64

Member since: November 23, 2007

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for:

Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:

Great pool scene

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Museums / Cultural / Historical sites

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Management Response

PhoenixParkHotel, Hotel Manager

(Management representative)

Aug 22, 2008

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that your anniversary trip was so enjoyable and we welcome the opportunity to see you again on a future trip to our city. Please feel free to go our Facebook page and share your experiences there and upload photos. See you soon!

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Average price*: $302 (year-round)

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“Cute hotel”

Phoenix Park Hotel

jakesangel

Detroit, Michigan

Jul 24, 2008

1/1 found this review helpful

PPH is in a great location- if you take the metro in to Union Station, exit the station, turn right, walk down to the corner, and Phoenix Park is right there. Standing outside of the hotel, you can also see the Capitol building. It's a super nice hotel, with a really nice TV in the room. We only stayed one night, and wished we hadn't brought out car, because the cost of parking was $30 ish for the night, and they didn't advertside that. It's expensive, but great for the DC area. Didn't try the bar, but heard it's great.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Very attractive room
- Disliked — Parking fee

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jakesangel's Summary

Date of Stay: July 2008

Traveled with: Spouse / significant other

Visit was for: Quality time with family

Age group: 25-34

Member since: June 04, 2007

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for:

An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:

Young singles, Families with young children

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Museums / Cultural / Historical sites

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Management Response

PhoenixParkHotel, Hotel Management

(Management representative)

Aug 11, 2008

Thank you so much for your review. We grealty appreciate it. Your directions to our location are also perfect. Many guest do not know how close we really are. I saw that you posted 2 photos. If you have any other pictures that you would like to share we ould love to see them. Your comments and experiences will greatly help other guests in their travel decisions and help form a better understanding of what we have to offer guests. Thank you once again and we look forward to the next opportunity to welcome you to back to our hotel.

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Average price*: $302 (year-round)

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“Fabulous Hotel”

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Shawlands

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Jul 23, 2008

1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel for two nights as part of a coast to coast tour of the States by rail. It was one of our favourite hotels of the entire trip.
Our bedroom was very comfortable with a lovely high bed.
We ate in the Irish bar which is part of the hotel and the food was of a very high standard. The staff were always friendly and polite.
The hotel is in a very good location, just across from Union Station.
I would thoroughly recommend it.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Comfort of the rooms
- Disliked — Nothing

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Shawlands's Summary

Date of Stay: July 2008

Traveled with: Large group or tour

Visit was for: Other

Age group: 50-64

Member since: October 17, 2006

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for:

Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:

Young singles, Families with young children

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping

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Management Response

PhoenixParkHotel, Hotel Management

(Management representative)

Aug 11, 2008

Thank you so much for your review. We greatly appreciate it. Your comments and experiences will greatly help other guests in their travel decisions and help form a better understanding of what we have to offer guests. If you have any pictures that you may have taken while you were in the Washington, DC area, we would love it of you would share them with us. Thank you once again and we look forward to the next opportunity to welcome you to back to our hotel.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Average price*: $302 (year-round)

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