Residence Inn-Dupont Circle

I've stayed at many Residence Inn hotels in and around the area. This is by far one of the ones my wife and I would book because we could walk across the street from the club with our friends and not worry about driving or ubers. As I've stated on a few reviews. I used to take my (now wife of 10 years together 13) ex-girlfriend to hotels on the weekends so we could relax before going out into the city or nearby. It was like a vacation. Sometimes she would meet me there due to schedules and us not living close to one another ... and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. They'd leave my wife a room card at the front desk of she arrived before me and handle parking her ride. The rooms are huge which is always a nice thing in case we had friends who joined us from our of town. If you can swing points or a good deal get the room with two bedrooms. It's unbelievable! Plenty of room to hang out. Plenty of places to eat nearby as you're near everything being close to midtown. I wouldn't suggest street parking unless you're checking in really late but even then don't chance getting a ticket Just valet. You won't be disappointed at all.

Ronita was incredibly welcoming and helped us massively after arriving off a 12 hour flight. Thank you!

The staff here is genuinely exceptional and honestly the highlight of this place. The breakfast dining team in particular goes out of their way to check in on you constantly. At the front desk, Renisha brings such a joyous, uplifting energy every single time. There's also a gentleman at the front desk who, on multiple occasions, noticed me walking in with my hands full and came over to tap the key card and press the elevator button for me, just genuinely sweet and helpful without being asked. Housekeeping always greets me warmly in the hallways too. You can really tell everyone here takes pride in their work, and for hotel-level food, the breakfast quality is surprisingly decent on top of all that. That said, my husband and I have been staying here as temporary housing for over a month now, so we've had plenty of time to notice the shortcomings. The most recurring issue is a sewer smell that's hard to ignore. Every single guest who's visited us has walked in and immediately asked about it. Not a great first impression. A few other things worth noting: the gym is bare bones (just dumbbells and basic cardio machines, no cable machines), the parking situation is genuinely frustrating with non-guests apparently able to access the garage during weekday business hours causing daily overflow, and the elevator breaks down more than it should. Oh, and this is the only hotel I've ever stayed at where the stairwell doesn't connect to the lobby, which even the front desk staff acknowledges is bizarre. The bathrooms also feel quite dated. Low water pressure, a basic bathtub setup, and not enough hooks. A refresh would go a long way. The staff alone would earn five stars. The building itself brings it down a notch.

Amazing property where I felt like I was staying with family! Ronita, Bianca, and Jason showed incredible hospitality. I loved having conversations with them each time I passed by the front desk! They are welcoming, personable, and very friendly. Beautiful rooms as well with a great breakfast included. Quick train ride to see the monuments in DC. Thank you to the whole team at Residence Inn Dupont!

I stayed here during the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting. Jason, Bianca, and Ronita were kind, professional, and helpful. The restaurant opened while I was there and I had a chance to try the cocktails…yum! My room was spacious, quiet, immaculate, as was the hotel. The location was great for my needs and put me close to the places I needed and wanted to go. I’ll definitely revisit for personal travel.

Everything was handled professionally and efficiently.

Our stay was great. Bianca was very welcoming at check-in and accommodating, thoughtfully asking about our room preferences. Rachel at the bar brought such a great energy .Breakfast the following morning was great the gentlemen were attentive, warm, and consistently ensured guests were well taken care of. Definitely recommend 💯

Alder building rooms were okay. Staff was outstanding especially the front desk and location is ideal

The staff AND the breakfast exceed expectations! Staff are very friendly all the time, and helpful. Our heater wasn't working well, they had someone up fixing it immediately. The breakfast is really nice compared to most Marriotts. Thanks for a great experience on our trip

All the staff members were VERY NICE AND WELCOMING. One staff member, RONITA, was especially nice and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay.