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The Mayflower A Renaissance Hotel

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Local(202) 347-3000
Toll-Free(800) 228-7697
Fax(202) 776-9182

1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

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The Mayflower A Renaissance Hotel
Local(202) 347-3000
Toll-Free(800) 228-7697
Fax(202) 776-9182

1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

http://www.renaissancehotels.com

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The Open View

The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, in Washington, is a 4 star inexpensive hotel. What travelers said they loved: "the place", "the service", "the location", "the atmosphere", "the food", "the staff", and "the room". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "family" and "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", and "great". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Romantic Hotels). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Tenpenh , Zaytinya , and Cafe Atlántico . Also nearby: National Museum of Women in the Arts , Tourmobile Sightseeing , and National Archives . Other local places to consider are Hay-Adams Hotel and Willard Inter-Continental.

User Reviews of The Mayflower A Renaissance Hotel

Yelp.com Review - by Julie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. When i want to splurge, I stay at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel. The lobby is opulent, the staff friendly and helpful, the corridors are wide and well lit and the rooms (especially the suites) are…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the opportunity to stay at the Mayflower and our room was beautiful. Relatively modern and well-appointed, with a good size living room (we had a 2 bedroom suite). Our service was fantastic…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jen b.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I spent 2 nights at the Mayflower. The location is great - close to 2 metro stops and walking distance to the White House and Dupont Circle. The hotel is beautiful and the staff was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rebecca m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic cocktails in an old-school ambiance. Given these key elements keep in mind this vibe is not for everyone. Let's put it this way: I wouldn't feel like I was being respectful enough to the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Selby J.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place should never earn more than 4 stars because it doesn't consider itself 5 star. I got my room through Priceline with an offer for a '4 star room at a 2 star price'. Not exactly true. You…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. **This review is for the hotel bar only.** Until recently, the mere mention of the Mayflower hotel evoked words such as classy, traditional, tasteful, etc. That is, until the recent activities of a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean V.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is not a great hotel. The lobby is probably the only thing to see. For the price you pay, the room sucked. TV: The colors consisted ONLY of green, purple, black and a yellow hue. Everyone on…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D O.

1.0 of 5 stars. the other reviewers have said it already, but i agree. the conference i attended had awful food, awful service. examples: 1) food sucks. crab cakes at the bar are almost inedible. old wilting lettuce…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here for several days last June for a conference, and I'm really surprised to find out how "high class" people think it is. All in all, I would have considered it the least luxurious room I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Archie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yup. I stayed here. Nope. I am not client #9.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura V.

1.0 of 5 stars. Folks, do not EVER host an event for 600 people at the Mayflower. Please, trust me on this. Their service staff is rude and noisy (think pushing my members out of the way instead of saying excuse me…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I spent the weekend here. I thought the decor was beautiful. The front desk staff was very pleasant at check in. I was not pleased with the room I received, I requested a king bed and received two…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have not had the good fortune to stay here, but thanks to a very spontaneous father, I have had an early breakfast in the restaurant here. To reiterate what all reviewers before me have stated:…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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priceline.com

I would gladly recommend this hotel to anyone inquiring about a place to stay in D.C.
priceline.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis W.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I walked into my room at this hotel, I dropped my suitcases in astonishment at the lavishness of the rooms. Big, huge rooms, with plenty of room to unpack. A large closet, several chairs and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nice lobby - TERRIBLE SERVICE (they brought the wrong dessert/tiramisu) - the cheesecake was inedible (looked like a 2 inch x 2 inch block of no-bake and the texture mirrored a display item that had…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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priceline.com

The hotel was beautiful and in a convenient location. As long as you didn't have on jeans, you didn't receive too much of an upturned nose. The next night's stay, my key didn't work and the young man at the...
priceline.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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priceline.com

The Renaissance Mayflower is a beautiful hotel. It centrally location in downtown DC. I enjoyed my stay. The only downfall was I could not stay longer.
priceline.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Namella K.

5.0 of 5 stars. It is so lavishly beautiful. I don't want to leave. I'm here on business for 6 days and it's AMAZING. The president of Uganda is 4 floors down from me. They were making jokes about Nigeria- gotta love…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jay t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Enjoyed a very nice 2-night stay at the Mayflower in D.C, a beautiful & classic old hotel. Convenient walking distance to the White House/Capitol, DuPont Circle & a short cab ride to Georgetown.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely Stunning. From the moment we checked in, I knew this was going to be a lovely stay. The receptionist was very kind when I asked for a room with a decent view. She got me something on the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I stay here a lot for business because it's just so darn close to the Metro, shops, and restaurants. Plus the staff (pretend to) know who I am and are always so nice to me. Yes, it's stodgy. But it's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by p m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Loved it! The hotel was next to Metro - and has a beautiful, spacious lobby. Resaturant was good (the breakfast buffet was fabulous!); and the lobby cafe had interesting food choices. My room was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Town & Country bar in the hotel is classically excellent. Decor made of rich woods, brass and Renaissance style furniture. They have the most comfortable barstools that I can remember having sat…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a glitzy but traditional hotel, conveniently located by Dupont circle next to all the food and shopping. It is near the Metro and a good place to stay for conferences or meetings. The hotel…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrian N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful historical hotel. The service has always been great. I've stayed at this hotel for the past three years, three different times, for the same conference. It's a block from the metro, and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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Yahoo! Travel

The hotel is a very old and famous hotel in Washington, DC. It truely lives up to its reputation of service and elegance. In the morning, I get free tea/coffee/hot chocolate at the time I ask...
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Hotels.com

Take Your Place In History Located In The Heart Of Washington D.c.s Shopping And Business Districts And Four Blocks From The White House The Mobil 4 Star And Aaa 4 Diamond Renaissance Mayflower Hotel Brings...
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Travelocity

Washington, DC's largest luxury hotel, this national landmark is a member of Historic Hotels of America and is located in the heart of Washington's business district. Just 4 blocks from the White House,...
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TripAdvisor

Overall, I thought this was a great hotel experience. It is a very upscale hotel. The hallways are well...
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TripAdvisor

Stayed at this hotel for the weekend. Got an amazing rate through the Marriott web site -- despite the...
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ThisisTravel

Classic and grand option, although sheer size makes it impersonal. Guests have use of nearby sports club with indoor pool.
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TripAdvisor

WOW! What a fabulous hotel! It was everything and more! When we checked in we were upgraded to an executive...
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TripAdvisor

I stayed the the Renasissance Mayflower Hotel the weekend of April 22nd - 24th 2005. This is a beautiful...
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TripAdvisor

We enjoyed this centrally located hotel. Elevators were fast, doormen were helpful in getting taxi's...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed at this hotel on April 16th, 2005. This is a beautifull hotel. The food is very good and...
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wGuides.com

Since opening in 1925, this classic hotel has been a prime spot for presidents and visiting dignitaries. Among the who's who on the historic guest list are Franklin Delano Roosevelt and J. Edgar Hoover. And...
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Travelocity

We enjoyed our long weekend at the Mayflower very much. Service was especially attentive and friendly. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated and the room was well designed and furnished. I especially...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, District of Columbia. Check the weather,...
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TripAdvisor

Lovely hotel, excellent room, but the night I arrived (for a conference) the hotel had massively overbooked....
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Fodor's

This 10-story hotel four blocks from the White House opened in 1925 for Calvin Coolidge's inauguration. Franklin Delano Roosevelt wrote "We have nothing to fear but fear itself" in Suite 776, and J. Edgar...
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Yahoo! Travel

If you're looking for the quintessential Washington experience, put the Mayflower on your itinerary. Grand public areas fit for diplomats or royalty coupled with comfortable, updated rooms that...
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Yahoo! Travel

Beautiful property with a friedly and helpful staff. Location is perfect. Every guest treated as a potential VIP. The J.W. Marriott on Pennsylvania Ave. May be a newer and somewhat more spacious...
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TripAdvisor

Stayed for five nights with my wife thanks to a good deal through United Vacations. Living there was...
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Orbitz

As the largest luxury hotel in the Nation's Capital the Mayflower, an acclaimed Renaissance Washington DC hotel, is a proud member of Historic Hotels of America and second only to the White House.
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