Washington Plaza Hotel, gay-friendly hotel in Washington DC
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Washington Plaza Hotel

Google (3210) 4.2
Tripadvisor (3725) 4.3
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Visitors frequently praise the hotel's attentive and helpful staff, with several mentioning specific employees by name for their excellent service and accommodating nature. While many find the rooms comfortable and clean, some note that they are slightly outdated.

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Address
10 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
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Phone
(202) 842-1300
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Website
www.washingtonplazahotel.com

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About this place Washington Plaza Hotel

The Washington Plaza is a mainstream, gay-friendly hotel on Thomas Circle, opened in 1962 in a curved mid-century building designed by Morris Lapidus. It has a seasonal outdoor pool, a restaurant and a lobby bar, and it draws a mix of business travellers and tourists. It is not a gay hotel. The location is handy for gay visitors: Logan Circle and the 14th Street corridor are a few minutes on foot, and Dupont Circle is within walking distance. The pool is the main reason people pick it in summer, so check its opening dates if you are coming in spring or autumn. With more than 3,000 Google reviews averaging 4.2, it is a dependable mid-range base.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Staff multilingual Walk ins welcome Air conditioning Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Pool

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4.2
★★★★☆
3,210 reviews

Based on 3,210 Google reviews.

Mel P Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

As a very frequent traveler, I can confidently say that the front desk staff at this property is among the most incompetent and unprofessional I have encountered. My experience began with the woman wearing the nose piercing, Apple Watch and glasses. She had a very poor demeanor from the start, spoke in a loud and confrontational tone, and was rude and condescending throughout our interaction. Rather than assisting us, she was dismissive, interrupted us repeatedly, and even stopped helping us to serve other guests before resolving our concerns. At no point did she make any effort to provide the level of customer service that should be expected. A hotel's front desk is often the first impression guests receive, and unfortunately, this experience reflected very poorly on the property. I hope management addresses these issues through proper training and ensures that all guests are treated with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.

Trương Hữu Chung Jun 2026
★★★★★
محمود محمد حتامله Jun 2026
★★★★★
Haseeb Ahmad Jun 2026
★★★★★

This comes up in almost every review. Treasure, Jamaal, Zion, Abdullah get mentioned constantly. "10 out of 10" customer service. "Gracious hospitality made me overlook there not being a microwave". Staff remembered repeat guests from last year

Mohammad Abbas Jun 2026
★★★★★

I love this hotel

Greg Phillips Jun 2026
★★★★☆
Arashdeep Chawla Jun 2026
★★★★☆

Stayed here during my visit to Washington, DC. The hotel is centrally located, and I enjoyed the views from the room overlooking both the circle and the swimming pool. The room was clean, and the staff was courteous and helpful throughout my stay. The property could benefit from some maintenance, as the curtains were torn and there was some wooden dust/debris near the window. Other than that, it was a comfortable stay and a good overall experience.

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Last updated on 15 November 2026

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