Hotel Madera - a Kimpton Hotel, Washington DC, Lack

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Hotel Madera - a Kimpton Hotel	Average Price: $331 Check Rates

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1310 New Hampshire Avenue NorthWest

Washington DC, 20036 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 9 of 30
Average review rating: 4.26

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (38) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (338) , YahooTravel (12)

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1. I was also a bit disappointed with the lack of dog services at this location.

"Lovely but a bit cramped. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/8/2012 Vote

2. Terrific staff - genuinely friendly and helpful unlike some of the premium chains which can lack personability.

"Good location, excellent staff. Large rooms, great beds " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2011 Vote

3. The rooms are very comfortable, clean and show an attention to detail that is often lacking in chain hotels.

"A Unique Boutique Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2010 Vote

4. Bathroom a bit small, but the vanity on the outside of the room made up for the lack of space in the bathroom.

"Most Incredible Weekend at Hotel Madera " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/15/2010 Vote

5. Of note: If you are a picky perfectionist that values lack of minor room flaws (yes, there is an unidentifiable stain in the carpet and some nicks on the wooden platform bed) over personal and cheerful customer service then this isn't the place for you.

"Master Class Customer Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/25/2009 Vote

6. -- Another minor inconvenience was the lack of a refrigerator in the room, but we knew about that before we made the reservation.

"Great little hotel in a safe, quiet neighborhood " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/18/2009 Vote

7. ) A troubling oversight was the lack of a sliding chain lock for the door.

"Was pretty disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2008 Vote

8. Several oversights bring this one down, including the lack of any kind of lounge.

"Was pretty disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2008 Vote

9. The reason for the high rating is because of the excellent decor of the room, the hotel`s excellent location, attentive and friendly staff at the front desk and the lack of anything negative to say about the place.

"Great hotel-If you stay here you won`t be sorry " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/21/2007 Vote

10. Pros- located in the Dupont Circle Area; large rooms Cons- awkward layout for a hotel; room lacks warm comfortable aura; older building (air condition broke down on the last night).

"Hotel Madera was simply O.K. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/5/2007 Vote