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The Carlyle Suites

Average Price: $291  
 
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1731 New Hampshire Avenue NorthWest
Washington DC, 20009 View map  
3-Star Hotel Rank: 3 of 58
Average review rating: 4.09
OpinionWell Value Index: 3
Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (73) , TripAdvisor (445) , YahooTravel (6)
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Parking Traveler Insight - Free Parking
Appears in 179 comments. 
79% wrote positive comments about parking
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free (65)   garage (18)   guest (6)   helpful (9)   hotel (66)   large (6)   night (12)    
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1. There was complimentary (free) parking lot behind the hotel, but with limited spaces.
"Fantastic hotel with convenient location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/11/2012 Vote      
2. There was free parking behind the building.
"A great spot " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/9/2012 Vote      
3. They do offer free parking on a first come, first serve basis, but it is very hard to get given the small number of spaces in the back of th hotel (approx 25).
"Very nice hotel in a very lovely part of DC " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/30/2012 Vote      
4. Tiny parking garage for free in the back.
"Would have been a "5", but they don't have A/C if it's cool outside! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/25/2012 Vote      
5. There is free parking too.
"Perfect corporate apartment for long-term DC stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/16/2012 Vote      
6. We got lucky in the hotel parking lot; it is small, but free.
"Very nice hotel and friendly staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/16/2012 Vote      
7. The parking in back was free and we left our car their the entire time which was a bonus too.
"Excellent Hotel and Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/13/2012 Vote      
8. On the positive side, there was free parking in the rear of the hotel if you can get a spot.
"not a bad hotel, but didn't have a comfortable stay or good experience there... " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/4/2012 Vote      
9. While the hotel is definitely older, it is well maintained and offers a small free parking lot in back, another benefit in this high traffic area.
"Great Value in Pricey Dupont Circle " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/28/2012 Vote      
10. Parking lot in back was free for guests if you could get a spot - a big helpful deal in DC where parking can be $36.
"Lovely suite, leafy street, extra-helpful staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/10/2012 Vote      
11. Free Parking ,yes Free Parking in DC it is almost unheard of.
"Hidden Gem in Dupont Circle " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/20/2012 Vote      
12. The weekend we went we managed to snag free parking in the small lot in the back (maybe 20 spots) and then walked everywhere.
"Great value and location with a bonus kitchenette " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/30/2012 Vote      
13. My only problem with this hotel is that it claims to have free parking--but fails to note it is VERY limited.
"Wonderful Stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/2/2012 Vote      
14. Parking is first come first served and we were lucky to have a car spot for the duration of our stay for free.
"Location, location, location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/25/2011 Vote      
15. Yes, the small parking lot is a problem but the staff worked around it and found us a place and the fact that we could park free was amazing.
"Customer Service Above Everthing else " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/27/2011 Vote      
16. CONS: Parking is a big one: we were not lucky enough to get into their 'limited' free lot, and were advised to park on the street.
"a bit disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/26/2011 Vote      
17. On the positives: - there are a few free parking spots in the back, which we were able to take advantage of.
"Decent time " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/23/2011 Vote      
18. The free wi-fi and parking is nice too, but the parking lot is very limited.
"Nice location, nice hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/13/2011 Vote      
19. There was no extra fee to bring our dog Walter, and parking was free.
"Even our dog Walter loved it " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/12/2011 Vote      
20. We loved the free parking in the back as we had rental to get there and back to Dulles.
"Great location-tight but normal for inner city " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/16/2011 Vote      
21. We enjoyed the location and the free parking very much.
"Great location-tight but normal for inner city " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/16/2011 Vote      
22. Would like to see: make the breakfast free, figure out some way to fix the parking situation, shuttle to the metro stop.
"Very Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/9/2011 Vote      
23. There are a small number of parking spots directly behind the hotel for free but they were never available.
"Great location, great price " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/2/2011 Vote      
24. There are about 10 parking spots, maybe 15, behind the hotel which are free spots but are first come, first serve.
"Quaint Boutique Hotel with very little parking (although it is FREE parking) " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/2/2011 Vote      
25. Minuses are rooms are dimly lit, horrible carpeting, no view, small rooms, lack of gift store, small lobby, free parking but limited spaces, small bathroom, no pool and very hard mattresses.
"Good hotel but not great as expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/15/2011 Vote      
26. They offered us free parking in a small, somewhat cramped lot, but the staff actually came out to the lot and helped us and another guest park our cars.
"Pleasant surprise! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/1/2011 Vote      
27. Free Parking, although it was full, they gave me free parking at their Sister Hotel (Savoy).
"Nice Boutique Hotel, excellent location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/23/2011 Vote      
28. The beds were comfortable and our main complaint is while the parking is free; you get what you pay for.
"a fair choice " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/13/2011 Vote      
29. When my husband had a difficult time finding parking in the free lot, the manager went outside and let him leave his car in a 'secret' spot until another opened.
"Amazing! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/9/2011 Vote      
30. And, of course, the hotel does have free parking.
"great family hotel where you can cook " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/6/2011 Vote      
31. The street parking is free, but there's a 2 hour limit.
"Overall good....a few disappointments " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/4/2011 Vote      
32. Parking is free but there is limited space.
"Excellent value, comfortable, clean and in a great neighborhood. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/11/2011 Vote      
33. There are 20 free first come first serve spots in the back otherwise you much utilize one of two nearby parking garages.
"A delightful hotel in the hear of DC within walking distance of DuPont Circle and the Metro. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/3/2011 Vote      
34. The location is wonderful, FREE parking, and we found all staff except one to be exceptional.
"Great choice " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/2/2011 Vote      
35. I also appreciated the free (albeit tiny) parking lot which saved us from having to shuffle our car around or pay for a parking garage.
"Excellent Boutique Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/2/2011 Vote      
36. We were thrilled with the FREE parking behind the hotel (unheard of for DC!).
"Great value, location, and service " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/15/2011 Vote      
37. The staff - I think David was the concierge - was terrific, the room was modern and large, they are very dog friendly and the parking, around the back, is free, a big plus in this town.
"pet friendly and moderne with free parking " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/25/2011 Vote      
38. The free parking was also a huge value considering parking garages and other hotels in the city charge $20 - $30 a day.
"Best value in DC. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/2/2011 Vote      
39. There is a free parking lot in back of the hotel and our little dog was able to travel with us and stayed free of charge.
"Fully Stocked Kitchenette, Free Parking & Dogs Stay Free! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/28/2011 Vote      
40. Free parking and Wifi- Can't beat that.
"Great Experience at the Carlyle Suites " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/22/2011 Vote      
41. I've been hotel hopping in DC for work the for past few months and was really happy to finally find a place with free parking and a small kitchen with a two-burner stove.
"Free parking, kitchenette, great room, and great service " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/15/2011 Vote      
42. Front desk was very friendly, helped me get the last parking spot in their free lot.
"So much for so little " Read full review on Expedia   9/15/2010 Vote      
43. And another important issue: they have a free, though small, parking lot behind the building.
"superb!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/14/2010 Vote      
44. Oh, did I mention the FREE PARKING.
"Great location and soooo comfortable " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/9/2010 Vote      
45. Yes,the parking is free behind the hotel,but space is limited and it did work out for us once,otherwise we parked on the street.
"Would stay here again " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/23/2010 Vote      
46. I was charged at the government rate but I could have got a better deal at another 5star hotel if it wasn't for the free parking and the free wifi in the lobby and room.
"I stayed in this hotel while on a... " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/22/2010 Vote      
47. A lot of the standard chain options for such things were either booked up or very expensive that weekend, and I read about Carlyle Suites' limited free on-premises parking, so I decided to go with that.
"Good location, good value " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/26/2010 Vote      
48. The free internet and parking made it a real bargain.
"Good location, good value " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/26/2010 Vote      
49. The only problem is parking - they have a small lot (15 cars) which is actually free if you get a space; other than that you must find street parking or find a public lot nearby - no valet service.
"A Real Gem " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/11/2010 Vote      
50. And free parking was pretty easy to find on the street for the weekend, plus if you can find a spot in their (not too tiny) lot (probably holds 20 cars), they let you park their for free (or at least they did us).
"Outstanding " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/24/2010 Vote      
51. The free parking lot behind the hotel is very small- don't count on finding a space.
"What a Great Find! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/15/2009 Vote      
52. We were never able to find a spot in the free parking area behind the hotel which is very limited.
"This was a great hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/10/2009 Vote      
53. They have a very small parking space on their own, which is free but extremely limited and the cars are parked too closely that you can barely park it in or leave.
"Very nice boutique hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/20/2009 Vote      
54. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the small, free parking lot in the back of the hotel is a real plus.
"Nice enough hotel " Read full review on Expedia   4/13/2009 Vote      
55. Where do i begin, first a very large room with kitchen and dinning room large stylist bathroom gleamingly clean luxury thick towels with a separate vanity in the bathroom,computer wifi strong large desk ,beds were so compfy,4 large pillows per bed ,large flat screen tv ,we had a third floor front room on a corner view of a lovely neighborhood and so very quiet, i didnt want to leave we stayed 4 nights and 5 days cocktail lounge and separate dinning room ,all wrapped into an art deco package ,parking free but limited in back,and the personnel .
"BEST KEPT SECRET IN DUPONT CIRCLE " Read full review on Expedia   4/2/2009 Vote      
56. And a tip: it seems easiest to get the free parking in the afternoon, rather the morning.
"Well located, tidy, nice " Read full review on Expedia   3/31/2009 Vote      
57. (Extra $$ of course)I didn`t have a car, but there is street parking after 8:30 p.m. and very limited free parking in the back of the hotel.
"Funky, but nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/30/2008 Vote      
58. Free parking is a big plus.
"Convenient & Friendly " Read full review on Expedia   7/16/2008 Vote      
59. Parking lot is small but free.
"Will stay here again " Read full review on Expedia   5/5/2008 Vote      
60. We were VERY lucky and got one of the 15 free parking spaces at the hotel.
"Quaint place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/1/2007 Vote      
   
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