1917 Bladensburg Road Northeast, Northeast, Washington, DC 20002, United States
#125 of 157 hotels in Washington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 728 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
7.2
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 July 2025
Holliday
United StatesThe bathroom door was hard to close
Location was great Really enjoyed my over night stay
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Guillermo
United StatesI was made to initial statement/ paperwork about not making loud noise but people on the 5th floor were making a lot of noise and the staff was aware and stated the guests were celebrating some performance/show. We were not able to sleep that night. We asked to be moved to another room the following day but we were denied.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Bonny
United StatesThey couldn’t find my reservation when I got there , there was a sock on the floor when we got to our room( which means it wasn’t cleaned properly) and only 1 key worked and that key didn’t work every time .
The price for the night was good . The breakfast was decent. Staff was nice . They did say I could check out 1 hour late but no later than that.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Roey
IsraelA room accommodation 6 isn't so comfortable.
Ok to sleep for a night
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Elizabeth
United StatesI was overcharged. I paid in full through Booking.com, but Hotel Arboretum kept adding room charges to my credit card. Before leaving I was able to question one $700 charge that then fell off of my card. After leaving the hotel I noticed that I had been charged again for my three night stay. I called the hotel two times to question the charge, but I was unable to reach a manager. I contested the charge with my credit card and I am still waiting on a resolution. If Hotel Arboretum reverses those charges on my credit card, I will gladly change my review. Edited 7/7/2025 - The charges were resolved through my credit card. I'm changing my review rating based on that resolution but leaving the original post so others can check their bills carefully. Otherwise, the hotel was very clean, the beds were comfortable and my interaction with staff was very good. Everyone treated us respectfully and graciously. There was a graduation party in the hotel during our stay but the party was contained to its space and ended at 9 pm. I would recommend staying with Hotel Arboretum for its relative affordability for the city and its proximity to all things Washington has to offer.
The breakfast was adequate. A little more variety would be nice for vegetarians.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Linda
United StatesParking fee was ridiculous
Breakfast bar was not open at the time I had to leave.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Ulrich
GermanyVery expensive parking
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Sterling
United StatesIts a loud neighborhood with all the music venues nearby. But ive stayed at the hotel right next door and was a loud party goer so I didnt expect it to be different.
The receptionist had beautiful eyes and was very friendly despite the long line and wait to check in.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Ryan
United StatesMore plant-based food options at breakfast would've been nice.
Loved the tea/coffee/decaf coffee options at breakfast.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Renee
United StatesWE HAD TO TAKE COLD SHOWERS EVERYDAY as there was no hot water! And we were under the impression prior to our visit that you had a pool and a hot tub which we definitely needed after our long walking days in DC!
The hotel was nice, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good. The service for our room was good. The location was convenient.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
John
United Statesvery noisy hallway at night,
very clean,fair breakfast, responsive staff, decent location, room was large and well laid out
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Terezinha
United StatesBreakfast.
Price and room size.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Daniel
NigeriaThings were okay
Calmness and decent policies of non=smoking and No Alcohol
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Tarrie
United StatesIT WAS ALL PRETTY GOOD
BREAKFAST WAS GOOD LOCATION WAS GOOD
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Sydney
United StatesThere was a lady from the staff bossing people around at breakfast.. she scolded me for putting my orange juice in the "wrong size" cup.
Very nice front desk, easy to get to location, room was very comfortable, and close to many things to do.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 13 December 2024
Hannah
United StatesIt was nice to be able to have breakfast, but I wish there were more healthy choices. For example: whole grain cereal, greater variety of fruit.
The staff was wonderful!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Drilon
United StatesSeemed like a strech to pay an additional $23 for parking when youre staying there.
The property was close to DC and provided breakfast.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Amanda
United StatesStaff were not always friendly.
Property was clean and safe.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 22 November 2024
Veronica
United StatesIt was a little loud due to being so close to the street, but not too bad. The room keys would also stop working, and we would have to go back downstairs to have them fixed by the staff.
It's not the fanciest hotel, but it's clean, and the rooms are very spacious. Breakfast is simple but keeps me full. The staff is amiable.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2024
Michael
United Statesam i allowed to suggest pancakes and french toast?
always a home feeling when staying at arborteum
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Glenda
United StatesAll was wonderful.
This was a great place the staff were all helpful and friendly.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Justin
AustraliaEggs didn't need to be heavily salted, given that there was salt provided. A broader fruit option would be good.
Lots of breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 27 October 2024
Mariusz
United KingdomLate room housekeeping
Breakfast OK, Access to printer, basic gym, free luggage storage
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Parren
United StatesBreakfast was good. A better variety of meat would have been good.
Stayed in October 2024
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