Courtyard Washington DC/Foggy Bottom

Great stay! Every request we had was handled with the utmost courtesy and care; from extra coffee delivered right to our room: promptly! To unlocking the safe when the previous guests left it locked (no surprises inside). Valet parking was top notch: great service with a smile; even when dealing with difficult customers. Their patience and courtesy we viewed as above and beyond: SAINTLY we might add! Along with the front desk. Our room was clean, comfortable (room service was also top notch) and very quiet. We were originally given a street-​side room which was nice but, we wanted a courtyard view of which the front desk changed for us immediately upon hearing of our desires. Nice job people; thanks for a great stay in DC. Oh, and, I should mention, the location and price were phenomenal: great for walking the Georgetown and downtown DC area. We walked to museums and restaurants putting in 6 to 7 miles a day (we like to walk); of course we walked the museums, which ratcheted up the miles, but the weather was nice and people on the streets we very nice. Even after digging out from the big snowstorm! Wow! Hope to be back soon. We love staying at Marriott!

Stayed here for a conference at George Washington University, and for that there isn’t better hotel, due to its proximity to the university. Not only is the hotel close to GWU but also just 3 – 4 blocks away from the White House and the Washington Monument.
The hotel was clean, the rooms were in great condition, and overall beautiful and quite comfortably.
Now, the hotel is far from being perfect.
Out of 4 times I went to the lobby (including checking and checking out) there was absolutely no one there. I had to wait for someone to show up and attend me, as the front was completely unattempted. The hotel staff also wasn’t as charismatic or as nice as I’ve experienced in other hotels around the country.
Besides, I’d just make a few suggestions to make things better for the guest.
If there was any way to place the TV in front of the bed, that’d be great. I want to watch TV in bed, not in the couch.
The walls are not sound proof; I couldn’t fall asleep one night because of other guests being extremely loud.
Besides that, I had a good experience, I guess. Its proximity to GWU and other tourist attractions make the hotel somewhat of a good choice.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Everyone here is helpful and professional. I would definitely come back. It’s also located within walking distance to all the sites, White House, Monument, etc.

We stayed for a couple nights while site seeing in D. C and really enjoyed our stay.
Hotel was clean and location was great. This is exactly what I look for in a hotel.
Nice, clean hotel for snobs on a budget.

So I make a reservation at this courtyard because it is in the same block as to where I need to be at 7am the next day, which is great. I get to the Courtyard around 11pm, tired, ready for bed and they tell me they are sold out. WTF?!? I have a reservation! So they transfer me to another hotel, on the other side of town! There are literally at least 6 marriott a between Foggy Bottom and where I am now in Northeast DC. We drove by at least 2 of them to get here.
My whole point of staying in DC was to be next to the office building, now I’m basically in another state. Thanks for nothing, big FAIL!

We go yearly to DC for the 4^th of July. First time here. Nice location, close to fireworks. The room we had was small but OK. I was disappointed that it said it has a restaurant. It doesn’t. It is a counter you order at and they bring it to you. Limited menu
We just had breakfast. Nothing to write home about. Not really a great place for families but OK for couples.

Very nice location, rooms very clean. Evening check-​in and front desk staff were OUTSTANDING and very friendly and accomodating. Parking is extra but the garage is right at the entrance and valet staff are cheerful and accomodating. Prices in line with DC parking costs.
There is no restaurant, but staff recommended a wonderful local deli and there is a lobby bar and deli counter.
Location is great, especially for GWU, White House, etc.

While traveling, some things are more conventional than some may realize. This statement comes as I visit and stay at the hotel.
Customer Service — Yes. From the very moment when I entered into the main lobby, I was greeted by Willis. A very polite and thorough employee who brings charm to his job. I talked with Willis for about 30 minutes afterward and watched how he would handle the multitude of customer comments, complaints and issues presented to him at the front desk. Ellis is a very good employee who, if the hotel had plans on promoting employees, they would be in good hands with him.
Room — Yes. It is almost list walking into a Wal-​mart store. Just about every Courtyard Marriott I have visited mirrors one another on room layout. At least I’m familiar with the layout and quickly know where to go for what it is I need at the time.
Amenities — Yes. From the hotel having underground parking (valet only) to a firepit outside in the rear near the cocktail lounge, this hotel has it all. The pool is oddly enough underground… funny, but with a cramp lot in the midst of government buildings and a university, I feel the hotel did a good job maximizing its location. The hotel is close to many good places to eat and conveniently near the National Mall (southside near the Washington Monument).
Cleanliness — Yes. The hotel along with the room/​bathroom was very clean and it appeared the staff takes care to ensure customer satisfaction. Even outside the hotel was properly cared for. Compared to other hotels, this one definitely stands out.
Overall — Yes. Although a little pricey, it is a great hotel with lots to offer. Ellis, definitely knows his stuff and takes the extra step in ensuring the hotel guests are taken care of. From answering the phone to simply saying «Welcome back» to the guests coming/​going makes it feel like it’s money well spent.

We conducted a two-​day executive retreat here and they did a good job, A-​OK.
Jake Nelson, a sales guy who also coordinated our event was on-​the-​spot and responsive. Really critical when you are dealing with a very senior executive team.
Food was outstanding. We had fried shrimp for an afternoon snack one day. Clean-​up was continual. Everything was kept fresh throughout the day and well appreciated.
They have a basement meeting room collection and we happened to be the only group there, which made it very private and special.
Look at this site if you have a small group retreat or training session. You will get great service and responsiveness.

I would not recommend this hotel. My husband and I stayed here for a few days and it is dirty and the managers are dis functional. The tiny restraunt is not worth using.

Great hotel very conveniently located in downtown DC. Walking distance from many attractions. Appears to be recently remodeled and very clean. Very friendly staff. No free breakfast but you can order al a cart items. They also serve Starbucks coffee. I definitely recommend considering this hotel if looking for accommodations in the area.

Got a great deal off of Priceline so I can’t complain about much. I loved the location next to GWU and a short cab ride away from almost everything else (though, one morning, I did walk from the hotel all the way to DuPoint Circle. Not a bad walk.) The bed was really comfortable and I slept like a baby. I love how Marriott is really positioning themselves to go after business folks because the new lobbies are great. I love the ability to print off my boarding pass and the complimentary printer at the work stations. I was disappointed about the breakfast options, but all in all, would definitely stay here again.

The hotel was clean, bed was cozy and the gentlemen at the check in desk was very warm welcoming and overly explanatory. WHAT WAS REALLY HORRIBLE IS THE CLEANING LADY CONTINUOSLY KNOCKING ON OUR DOOR AT 8AM UNTIL WE WOKE UP AND CAME TO THE DOOR TO ANSWER. Check out is nowhere near 8am. There is no reason a cleaning lady should knock on guest doors waking them up at 8am so she could enter and clean. When I was checking out the hotel i told the check in desk that the cleaning lady knocked on our door nonstop waking us up to answer at 8am… ANOTHER guest was walking by and chimed in because he heard me say it and said «YES ME TOO! A CLEANING LADY WOKE ME UP EARLY TO ANSWER THE DOOR.» Unacceptable. I’m giving this place 3 stars because of it (I wanted to give 2 stars because I had trouble going back to sleep).

Eh. If you are traveling on business or visiting a student at GWU then this is perfect. If you are going with kids, find something else.
We used the «indoor pool» one night and I kid you not it’s 9 feet wide. No more than 6 people should be in it and it’s not heated. We saw quite a few people walk up to the door, look in, and turn around.
We also upgraded for the breakfast plan. There is NO RESTAURANT. You order at a counter and eat in a very small lobby. Not what I thought I paid for.
The lobby is cold and uninviting and the front desk looks more like a hostess stand.
That being said, the room was nice and the food wasn’t bad just not what I wanted.
There are plenty of other cheaper hotels that are closer to attractions and more kid friendly.

Excellent Courtyard.
I travel weekly and primarily stay at Marriott family hotels– this property is probably the best Courtyard I’ve stated at in years. Clean, great staff, very comfortable bed… the food is just OK at the bistro, but for breakfast there’s a Starbucks about 50 feet away.
PS Great pillows too! (not the foamy crapola that I had last week at the Mississauga Courtyard (Toronto).

We asked the front desk to get us a cab to the airport. They got us a «service» that cost $ 20, when our cab TO the hotel only cost $ 10. I called to ask why they did that, and the person at the front desk told me that the fare that we’d paid to get TO the hotel couldn’t have been $ 10. Basically, he called me a liar and then told me that he wouldn’t talk with me about it. I am posting this review on Trip Advisor as well, and it’s a shame, because everyone else at the hotel was wonderful. This person was awful.

BRUTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Another zero stars!
I’ve been a Marriot Rewards customer for a few years staying at different brands in different locations in North America. Booked a reservation at the Courtyard Washington DC/​Foggy Bottom. My travel plans were changed and I needed to cancel this reservation. Be advised that this Marriott has different cancellation policies than other Marriott Hotels. I cancelled the reservation 8 days after it was made, and two months in advance of the travel plan. The Courtyard Washington DC/​Foggy Bottom have run the charges through my Chase credit card and will not remove the charges or return the monies for this reservation. There is fine print in the confirmation sent, that I had one day to make changes to the reservation. This was overlooked by myself.
Erin Adams the General Manager and the Marriot Customer Support group offered 5000 reward points, which I indicated was unacceptable. As a customer, I feel as though this Marriott Hotel has not taken into consideration of my customer loyalty towards Marriott, and is stealing my money. The customer service presented by this GM & the Marriot Hotel chain staff on this issue was absolutely brutal.

This is a really wonderful, and what I have come to expect of the typical excellent Marriott standard, hotel close to DAR Constitution Hall. If you are seeing a show there and plan to do any amount of drinking, I highly recommend staying here for the night. It is within easy walking distance to the venue and also to several fine dining options. Super comfy beds, excellent and helpful staff, along with location make this place a winner. Oh, and feel virtuous in the fact that you did your part to stay off the roads ;) Thank you Willis for all your assistance! The only negative is that parking is hella expensive, but that is par for the course in downtown DC.

Pros:
–Pretty good location, close to Lincoln memorial and WWII memorial.
–Close to Founding Farmers Restaurant (not as great as the reviews say but it’s a popular restaurant here)
–Starbucks, Subway, and 7 – 11 on the corner.
–They have a small café inside-​had the bagels from here and they were good, just like regular bagels, but it’s just convenient since it’s right downstairs.
–We walked everywhere from here, to the White House, National Mall, Capitol, and to all of the museums.
–The bed is comfortable and you have a good amount of space in the room!
–Clean
–Staff was nice, no problems checking in or out
Cons:
–Bathroom is spacious but the toilet flushes and spurts out water like crazy! Which is not very sanitary.
–Our view from the room was of bricks of the next building right next to us
–No housekeeping or separate tabs to call on the phone so you call the front desk but if they are busy you have to be put on hold
Overall it is a pretty good hotel to stay at and I would recommend it.

Love this hotel! It was walking distance to the White House, the National Mall and my now favorite DC restaurant, Founding Farmers.
The courtyard is spotless, air was very clean as was my room, modern décor. The staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Parking available at $ 20 a day.