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Reviews of The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

4 out of 5

Reviews

8.8

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and nice hotel
Response from Modi Ahmed on 21 May 2024
Wilmer, thank you so much for staying with us! And thank you for writing a review!

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Johnston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and chic hotel in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 21 May 2024
Lori, we are so happy you enjoyed your visit! Please stay with us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 21 May 2024
Wow! A perfect score from Wilmer for his perfect stay!

8/10 Good

Wilmer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 21 May 2024
Thank you Wilmer for posting a review of your stay at the Melrose!

10/10 Excellent

Malini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 21 May 2024
Thank you so much Malini!

8/10 Good

Juanita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a very cutesy hotel. Design was fabulous as you entered into the facility. The rooms were spacious but the carpet could’ve used a once over with a shampoo machine. The bathroom was quite tiny. Additionally, there was only street parking or valet which although in the end cost me an extra $265 (after $56 tax/day) the folks handling valet were pretty good - especially Kayla and Salomon. They were always a step ahead which kept me and my colleagues on time for our week full of meetings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Abdulla Almutairi, Assistant General Manager on 20 May 2024
Dear Juanita - thank you for the candid feedback! We are delighted that you found our facility and Ambassadors to your standards. We wish you safe travels and look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Bronx

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely receptionist who was super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Abdulla Almutairi, Assistant General Manager on 20 May 2024
Dear Anna -We are delighted to hear that you found your stay exceptional and our Front Office Ambassadors beyond your expectations! We wish you safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were great. requests handled right away. Room was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Abdulla Almutairi, Assistant General Manager on 20 May 2024
Dear Craig - we love seeing your 5* review. We are delighted to hear that we attended to all your requests in a timely manner and having you enjoy your room accommodations.

6/10 Okay

Christyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall our experience was decent at the Melrose, aside from there being obvious blood drops on the wall/door frame in our bathroom. When I told the front desk clerk about this and showed her a picture her only response was “so do you want your room cleaned?” with no apology of any kind. Having body fluids, especially blood left on a hotel wall shows there is a lack of attention to cleanliness in these rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 17 May 2024
Christyn, I am so sorry about the cleanliness and service issues you encountered. Thank you for your patience and bringing this to our attention so we can address accordingly. Again, my sincerest apologies this happened.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 17 May 2024
Thank you Benjamin!

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrific place. Quiet. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your visit! Please stay again soon

10/10 Excellent

Hamed, Coral Gables

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel home at this hotel and will keep staying in whe I am in DC
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Hamed, we are so lucky to have you staying with us! Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 21 May 2024
Thank you so much Melanie for staying with us!

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed with my stay for the price I paid. When I checked in, I was given a room that was already occupied. I was then given a different room with a cabinet door that would not stay closed. It was dangerous because you had to walk around it in order to get to the other side of the bed and table & chairs. I had to ask twice to have it fixed. Returning after a day out my room key did not work. The front desk issued me another key which also did not work. After returning to the front desk I was told maintenance would be up shortly to fix the door. After 20 minutes I asked the front desk how much longer it would be until someone could get us into our room and was told not long. After another 25 minutes I again asked the front desk for help and a different employee took a battery pack out and escorted us to our room and was able to charge the lock and let us in after only a few minutes. I am not sure why the 1st hotel clerk I spoke to could not have taken care of the problem 45 minutes earlier.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Heidi, please accept my apologies for the issues during your stay. These are truly embarrassing. We should have done a better job in providing you with the correct room in perfect order. If that did not happen, we needed to rectify it quickly for your satisfaction. I am very sorry this was missed by us. I have reviewed your feedback to our Team members to resolve these types of issues moving forward. Again, my sincerest apologies and I thank you for your patience.

6/10 Okay

Zhimin

Liked: Amenities
Hard to find parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Zhimin, thanks for the feedback. We do offer valet parking and our Parking Team at the front door can happily assist with your vehicle. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid hotel walkable to Georgetown and foggy bottom
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Truly appreciate your review Christopher!

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel near the DC mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Thanks so much Seth!! Please visit us again at the Melrose!

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us Aidan!

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They charge hidden fee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Diane, please reach out to us if you'd like to discuss any issues further. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Good coffee is important for a great hotel stay!!

2/10 Terrible

Rajesh

Disliked: Amenities
Our stay at Melrose Hotel ranks as the worst Ever! 1. At check in, they gave us a room that was previously used and not cleaned - while we received a new room, there was no acknowledgment of what happened. 2. The valet parking set up, given late check in, was adhoc, not well explained, with the front desk staff assuming it was fine to leave the car keys with a stranger without proper parking validation! 3. The approach, communication, follow through of the check in team was frankly appalling. The melrose is a strong & fragrant & inviting flower, the hotel bearing the same name has proven to be anything but!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Rajesh, thank you for reaching out to us via your review about your visit. I am terribly sorry for all the issues you experienced upon arrival. This was an unfortunate start to your visit. We needed to do better at the time you drove up to the front door with our Door and Valet Team. Also, the unfortunate Housekeeping issue. Rajesh, I take your feedback very seriously and will share it with our Team members to better serve you in the future. Thank you so much for your patience.

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Thanks Chad for posting the review!!

4/10 Poor

Randolph

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Randolph, please reach out to us directly if you would like to discuss any details about your visit. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Thanks so much James for the review!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The mattress was very comfortable. The room was spacious. The blow dryer was dirty and our mini fridge wasn't cold enough. I liked the fitness room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Thank you so much Amanda!!

8/10 Good

Andrew, Pacheco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and accommodating. Had 2 rooms and the thermostat wouldn't work in either room and the fridge in one room wasn't working, but aside from those small things, it's a very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Thanks so much Andrew for the feedback!! We hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Monica, thank you for posting a review!!

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Travelled with group
I was upgraded upon check in which was amazing! A king suite plus welcome snacks. Best of all, my pup stayed for free :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
We are so happy you had a great visit with us at the Melrose! We truly appreciate it Debbie!

6/10 Okay

Mitchel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was very disappointing to find our very hot room had no air conditioning. Even more to find the building has All Heat, All AC or Neither and we were in the neither season. We were relocated to a new room that "tends to be cooler" but ultimately we had to regulate the temperature by opening and closing the window. This was especially difficult since it was in the low 40s over night so we would have to adjust them closed in the middle of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Mitchel, please accept our apologies for the heating/air conditioning issue you encountered during your stay. I understand how uncomfortable that can make your guest room and visit. We will continue to correct this issue so that we can ensure your comfort in the future.

6/10 Okay

Normand

Liked: Cleanliness
No control on air conditioning. Room was a bit Too hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
So sorry Normand we had some heating/air conditioning issues during your stay. We will work to rectify these for the future.

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was not clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
We are so sorry Maria you bathroom was not cleaned. We will ensure this is corrected for you and all of our guests. Thank you for the feedback

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location between Georgetown and Foggy Bottom. So walkable, and tons of options for shopping and eating. It was very easy to get to the Foggy Bottom Metro, Ubers were plentiful, and we also walked to the Lincoln Memorial one day. The hotel is nicely appointed and the communication from management was impeccable. Mobile key was easy to use. Only small improvement would be to update the bathrooms, but all was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Scott, thanks so much for the great score and feedback of your stay at the Melrose!

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location--easily walkable area and very short walk to the metro. Good restaurants nearby. It's an older hotel so the rooms are smaller and some improvements could be made, but overall a good stay. I recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Caroline, thanks so much for the review and feedback .We hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Andriy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is rather old, but in perfect conditions. Nice clean room, good food and bar, attentive personnel. Really - absolutely nothing to complain about.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Thanks so much Andriy!

2/10 Terrible

tyra

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel was a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Tyra, please reach out to us directly if you would like to provide feedback about your stay so we can review and correct. Thank you

6/10 Okay

Justin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean but it is old. The area is very walkable and there are many spots to grab a bite to eat. This hotel is very close to the National Mall. The bathroom is outdated and needs to be redone. The tiles were stained and the sink was cracked. I had to use earplugs because they are in a very busy area. There is no parking within a reasonable distance so expect that, the drop-off/check-in area was double-stacked when we arrived. I had to park in the bus lane. The young lady working the bar in the evening was absolutely wonderful. I understand the historical fees attached to such an establishment but they should be upfront about the prices, I didn't appreciate having an additional bill slid under my door after the first night. I will not be using this hotel the next time I stay in the Capitol.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Justin, thank you for providing so much great feedback. This is invaluable to us so we can better all of our Guests visits in the future. We will ensure that your feedback is reviewed for corrective measures. Thank you again

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Melrose was a nice surprise in a Foggy Bottom. Clean, safe and a friendly staff. The complimentary tea, coffee, and infused water was a nice touch. A little gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
We truly appreciate you and your staying with us! Please visit again soon Margaret!

10/10 Excellent

Leith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
classic historical hotel. charm. friendly and very helpful employees.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Leith, thanks so much for the review!

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Thanks so much Janine for the review

2/10 Terrible

VIKTORIIA

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place was dirty to the point then we had a net in the every single corner of the room, stains on a floor, hair in a shower. For this price? It doesn't worth even a half.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Viktoriia, please accept my apologies for the housekeeping issues. This is totally unacceptable to us. I have shared your feedback with the Housekeeping Team for corrective action to ensure this does not happen again. Again my apologies and we thank you for your patience.

2/10 Terrible

Hiba

Stuck in elevator right after check-in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 13 May 2024
Hiba, oh no! We are so sorry there were elevator issues during your stay. Hopefully our Team were able to assist quickly and efficiently. Again our apologies

8/10 Good

Joretha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was decent for a short trip to DC. It is an older building so you do hear noses from surrounding rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Abdulla Almutairi, Assistant General Manager on 27 Mar 2024
Dear Joretha,Thank you for the kind review. Kindly note that we haev courtyard facing rooms that are very quiet. Please share your preferences with us during your next visit so that we can do our best to accommodate your stay requirements. We wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

choong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 25 Mar 2024
Choong, thank you for rating us a 5 out of 5!

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for using the metro. Friendly staff! And lobby smelled divine!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 25 Mar 2024
We are glad you enjoyed our location and friendly staff!! So happy you enjoyed our lobby scent as well! It's white tea and jasmine in case you were wondering

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a problem with the heat the first night I was there but Abdullah was most accommodating, the problem was fixed and I enjoyed the rest of my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 25 Mar 2024
Jill, our apologies for the heating issue but we are happy that Abdulla was able to accommodate you quickly and smoothly.

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The music piped onto the street was so loud it was offensive. Certain leaders were talented and other poor in skill and communication. We were given a room that wasn’t ready and then moved. Lastly, the air conditioning wasn’t working correctly and we sweated through the night. Not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 25 Mar 2024
Please accept our apologies Mary for the few issues you had during your visit. We understand that all of these unfortunately added up to a less than perfect stay. Thank you for your patience and feedback while we correct these issues.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel in a great location, The rooms are confortable. The prices are competitive..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 25 Mar 2024
Brian, we truly appreciate you staying with us while you visit Washington DC. Please visit again soon

4/10 Poor

Joye

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 25 Mar 2024
Joye, we are concerned to see that we did not provide you with a perfect stay. Please reach out to us if you have additional feedback that we can correct for the future.

10/10 Excellent

SIVI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds are two small offered 2 double beds
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 25 Mar 2024
SIVI, thanks for the valuable feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Emile Georges

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby, clean room, warm and friendly welcoming from Leslie at reception desk, walkable to Metro station, safe area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Modi Ahmed on 25 Mar 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed so many facets about your stay at the Melrose! Yes, Leslie at the Front Desk is a star and provides warm, welcoming service. Thank you again!