I recently stayed at the Homewood Suites for an entire week, while taking a group of high school students on a trip to Washington DC. The advantages of this hotel are many, including:

1. An extensive breakfast buffet is included.
2. A manager's reception on Monday through Thursday evenings, which included complementary food, beer and wine.
3. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.
4. Large, clean suites, and a new feel to the entire hotel.
5. A very competitive price. I paid on average $100 per room less than neighboring hotels were offering, and got so much more, including an entire suite, and complimentary meals.
6. A safe neighborhood, where I felt comfortable to walk with my group of students at night.
7. Close proximity to the McPherson Square metro station, and within walking distance to Dupont Circle and the White House. Depending on how energetic of a walker you are, you are within walking distance of the entire Mall.
8. The climate control worked very well for air conditioning and heating, plus there is a ceiling fan above the beds.

The only disadvantages I could identify were that is was a 15 minute walk to the Metro, which some of the people in my group found to be too long. The other one was that even though they had complimentary internet access in the room (which worked very well), it was not wireless, so I had to stay within cord's length of the outlet, and was not able to use my laptop anywhere in the suite.

All in all, this will be one of my top choices when I return to Washington, DC. Last time I stayed in DC, I stayed at the Washington Hilton north of Dupont Circle, and in comparison, fell that I received much more value for the price at the Homewood Suites than at the full service Hilton.

We were in DC for a wedding the weekend of April 5th, and the Homewood Suites was one of the hotels recommended by the couple. An excellent choice!

The staff was friendly and helpful. The business center was free, a welcome surprise, and there was a well-equipped exercise room that looked quite inviting, if only I had brought my workout stuff:)

The two-room set up was similar to a Residence Inn floor plan -- good sized, two tv's, comfortable bed, kitchen area with fridge, large microwave, etc. and a full breakfast included in the rate as well.

Good location for tourists and visitors to DC, within walking distance of Dupont Circle and more than one metro line.

Stayed at this property for 4 nights with my husband, 12 year old and 8 year old last week in March '08. We were very happy with our choice. It was very clean (and I am picky) and every staff member we encountered was very friendly and helpful. GREAT free breakfast. My kids had fresh melon everyday, made their own waffles in the waffle maker, there were eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, cereal, doughnuts--you name it. We left for our adventures each day very full. The ladies who keep it stocked and clean were very helpful and efficient. We drove and we would call for our car every morning while we were eating. They got it quickly and happily. Of course we tipped them each time, and paid a daily parking fee, but no fee was associated with them retrieving our car as often as we wanted. The suite was great because we would put the kids to bed and watch TV in the other room afterwards while they slept. Quick walk to the subway.

Loved loved loved this hotel. Not too big - only eight floors. Each suite has two rooms. A living area with TV, bedroom with TV and a kitchen with full size fridge, sink, two burner stove, garbage disposal, dishwasher and microwave. Dishes, utensils and toaster located in the kitchen cupboards. Located at Thomas Circle and a few blocks from the Metro. CVS Pharmacy a quick trip up the block. We used this frequently for bottled waters, sodas, snacks, my children's mac & cheese so I can prepare in the room's kitchen. Best part was the full breakfast in the lobby each morning - hot eggs, sausage/bacon, biscuits and gravy, fruit, cereal, oatmeal, bagels, toast, waffles, french toast.... It really was ideal. Ample seating area for your meals or take it up to your room. Mon-Thu included dinner too but also had salad bar, sodas, wine & beer. Dinner menu is posted on your room's fridge. Breakfast was 6-9 M-F and 7-10 on weekends. Dinner was from 5-7.

We've stayed at the Homewood Suites before in California and were happy to see one in the DC area. We usually stay at Embassy or Homewood and since the room price was the same for each, the full kitchen is what made us choose Homewood.

I give this hotel 5 stars. Our family stayed here for a week in March and were never disappointed. Walked to all the sites in DC and even took the Metro to Mount Vernon and Arlington. Took the DC Circulator bus to Georgetown. Only $1 a ride and you get a two hour transfer too. Ride was 30 minutes tops and a great way to see the rest of the area. Metro and bus very very easy and cheaper than the tour buses. In fact, we even did a tour of the monuments at night but via a cab driver rather than a tour. Tours were charging up to $30 per person and the cab was much more within our budget. He let us out where we asked and took us around to where we wanted to go. You can even check with the hotel's bellman for a recommended driver if that makes you more comfortable.

I found the hotel staff extremely friendly and helpful. Two elevators very very fast. Wired Internet access in all the rooms but a PC area, or business center, in a room near the front desk with two machines, a printer and copier all at no charge. Meals plentiful but can get busy. One day they ran out of plates but they were working as quickly as possible to replenish.

Would we stay here again? Absolutely. Our first trip to DC was memorable and comfortable because of this hotel. It always got us started on the right foot and was a sanctuary at the end of a long day of walking around the city.