Hilton Garden Inn Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol

Number one was the incredibly friendly staff at this hotel! Always a smile and hello. The room was quite large although a bit sparsely furnished. (a table and chairs would have been nice) The bed and pillows were super comfy though! We did not have the option of free breakfast but the breakfast buffet was quite pricey for what was offered so we chose to eat elsewhere. The Noma neighborhood where the hotel is located is quite nice. Good options for restaurants, and Union Market is a 15 minute walk with lots of good food choices. It is quite a long walk to the various monuments. About an hour to the Washington Monument and 35 minutes to the Capital. We preferred to walk because the traffic is terrible but we did Uber one day and that was no problem. We’re seniors and were able to do the walk. I would say that the hotel is a good value for the price and we would stay there again.

The room was spacious and well-furnished. In particular, the large bed was very comfortable. The breakfast buffet provided several meals. I appreciated the location—close to the Union Market, the Capitol, or the Metro station Noma. A grocery store is just 50 meters away. A restaurant and a bar on the second floor offered a cosy environment for dining or drinking. The hotel was kept clean and in good shape everywhere I visited.

- Good location. - Comfortable rooms. - Friendly staff. - Comfortable beds. - NoMa subway station is 2 blocks away from the hotel. - 1 minute walk to the nearest supermarket / pharmacy. - Great valet parking service (very nice staff).

I absolutely loved the greeting I received from the staff upon check-in. Even security was polite and professional. I'm big on cleanliness and checking everything, including behind the commode, behind the hanging bottles of shampoo/conditioner & soap. I also check behind curtains, inside drawers, closets and the linens (each layer). The room was immaculate. I was impressed. The restaurant staff was also engaging and personable while remaining professional. I couldn't hear anyone in the other rooms. Big plus. Waffles, French Toast and Pancakes.

The hotel is very nice with a cafe, which we didn’t use, but was available if needed. The rooms are large enough and well equipped with refrigerator and microwave. The water gets hot and good shower. Lighting is a lil dem, but good in bathroom. Lots of sunlight when curtains are open. The staff were all exceptionally nice and helpful. This is a very walkable area to eateries and etc. There is a grocery \pharmacy next door on corner. This hotel is located on a busy street convenient for Uber or Lyft pick up directly in front of hotel. You can walk several blocks up the street from hotel and arrive at Union Station which is a nice place to hang out, shop and eat. There are quite a few franchise eateries and retailers. This is the train station as well. This hotel is also a short walk from the Metro station. I also recommend the King Street Oyster Bar restaurant. We ate there several times. There are a few seemingly homeless/mental illnesses population in the area, but we didn’t encounter any bad experiences. As with any city or anywhere, use good judgment, and avoid sketchy areas. Try to live right and ask ALMIGHTY GOD to lead, guide and care for you. I highly recommend this Hilton Garden in at 1225 1st St. NE. This is the NOMA area. If you visiting the historical sites/National Mall and etc. you will probably want transportation. You can walk, but too far for some.