Melrose Hotel, Washington DC, Overpriced

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Melrose Hotel	Average Price: $255 Check Rates

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2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NorthWest

Washington DC, 20037 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 20 of 30
Average review rating: 3.98

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (63) , BedBugRegistry (1) , TripAdvisor (343) , YahooTravel (8)

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Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
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1. What you don't get -- a fancy bar with overpriced drinks (but plenty are within a block or two); great food (though there is adequate room service); a touristy gift shop (but there's a 24 hour drugstore nearby for essentials); AND a $400/night bill.

"Not the Ritz, but good value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

2. A relatively large mini-fridge was provided, which was a nice change over an overpriced mini-bar (after all, there is a liquor store next door, a Trader Joe's one block away, and a CVS two blocks away, so it is unlikely they will get any minibar sales anyway.

"Beautiful Hotel, Exceeded Expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/18/2011 Vote

3. The restaurant in the hotel seemed overpriced but there is tons of great places within walking distance.

"Fabulous Hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2011 Vote

4. We avoided the breakfast, overpriced for our needs, and found a nice deli just a few steps to the right of the hotel which was perfect for us.

"Very pleasant and convenient " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/21/2010 Vote

5. The working lunches we ordered in were greatly overpriced and food quality and prep were poor.

"Great location, pleasant stay personally; business aspects mediocre " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/18/2010 Vote

6. The bar is way overpriced.

"Hotel in desperate need of renovations, stay elsewhere " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2009 Vote

7. hotels this one is nice however overpriced and needs updating.

"Melrose review " Read full review on Expedia 8/19/2009 Vote

8. ), as it's overpriced even BY D.

"Very good value & location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/6/2009 Vote

9. Near enough to Georgetown to walk to dinner as food in the hotel is overpriced.

"Quiet and Cozy in Georgetown " Read full review on Expedia 9/7/2006 Vote

10. Dining looked elegant but was too overpriced.

"enjoyed staying at the melrose " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/11/2005 Vote