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Property Amenities
On a brick-paved, tree-lined street in Washington's historic Foggy Bottom neighborhood, the River Inn is four blocks from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The hotel is between Georgetown and Dupont Circle, both known for their shops and restaurants. Foggy Bottom Metro station is just two blocks away.
Locally popular Dish restaurant specializes in updated comfort food that includes beef, seafood, chicken, and pastas. The wine selection includes Virginia labels, a bar menu is offered, and room service is available.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby.
Room Amenities
Rooms
The River Inn's suites average 450 square feet but seem even larger, thanks to wall-spanning windows overlooking the city or the Potomac. Each suite has a large, marble-floored kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, four-burner stovetop, microwave, sink, coffeemaker, coffee grinder, cookware, dishware, and utensils. Living areas have sofa beds and six-foot-wide writing desks.
High-speed Internet access is complimentary. TVs include pay movies and video games (surcharge).
Marble bathrooms feature pedestal sinks, massage showerheads, and separate dressing areas with granite vanities.
A copy of The Washington Post is delivered to the door every morning, and turndown service is provided at night. Guestrooms are all nonsmoking.
Dining
Dish - Updated American comfort food. Menu items may include New York striploin with creamed spinach and crispy sweet onion, one-half chicken with mashed potatoes and pan jus, and egg fettuccini with forest mushrooms and mascarpone cream. Bar menu. Wine list including Virginia labels. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service - Available from early morning to late evening.
Recreation
The River Inn has a fitness center with cardio equipment.
The hotel provides complimentary rentals of bicycles, which may be used on the C&O Canal bike trail one mile away.
Three miles away is the 18-hole East Potomac Park Golf Course at Hains Point, perched on the banks of the Potomac River. It has a two-tier driving range, as well as a miniature golf course that's on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rock Creek Park, also three miles from the hotel, is a 1,800-acre oasis with hiking and biking trails, a nature center/planetarium, and remnants of Civil War forts. Trail rides are available through the Rock Creek Park Horse Center. The park has 15 soft-surface and 10 hard-surface tennis courts; reservations are generally required.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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“everything we wanted and more - perfect for our family of four”
The River Inn exceeded our expectations in every way. The location was perfect - on a quaint tree-lined street of classic row houses, 3 blocks to the blue/orange lines of the Metro, just over the bridge to Georgetown, 3 blocks to Trader Joes and nice walk to the Lincoln Memorial. We had a huge one bedroom corner suite, with a kitchen equipped with fridge, microwave and cooktop, a dining table, two TVs and windows everywhere. We ate breakfast and a few dinners in and saved loads of money. The kids were perfectly content on the pull-out couch. The service was friendly and accommodating. When we couldn't figure out the DVD player, an engineer was sent within minutes. Every time we came in we were greeted warmly. We had rented a car over the weekend and staff clued us in that residential street parking was not in affect over the weekend (saving us the valet parking fee). They obviously didn't have to do this. Washed a quick load of laundry in the full size W/D and used the business center and fitness room. When we couldn't find The River Inn in any guide book I was a little worried but now we realize that this place is a hidden gem at a fabulous price. We'll definitely be back.
“Comfortable, quiet and clean”
I was very pleased with The River Inn. My business was in Georgetown and the hotel is a short walk away. Overall service is very good. I was impressed at the quietness of the room.
“Very good location”
Very good location. Two blocks from the Kennedy center, and a five minute walk from Georgetown. In a quiet residential neighborhood though. Plenty of on street parking on the weekends. Full kitchen with dishes, good service, and spacious rooms.
“Excellent quality/value ratio”
This is a very good choice for a business, and even a leisure traveller. Very spacious suites with all the amenities including free DSL internet service in your room. Well located and good service. Not at all expensive to boot.
“Will be using the River Inn each time I return to Washington”
The hotel staff were helpful and friendly. I was traveling with my parents of almost 90 years old and the personnel was more than helpful obaining a taxi and providing early check-in.
“Most impressed!”
After much searching for a decent hotel close to all the D.C. sights, I settled on the River Inn. I could not have been more happy with my choice. I spent 12 days as a guest, and did not have a single problem or complaint. The staff without exception were pleasant and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and it was in a safe and quiet upscale neighborhood. It was a three minute walk to the nearest metro station at GWU, and then only a few stops to get to the Mall. Nearby there is a 7-11 and a nice grocery store. A brisk 15 minute walk will get you to a wonderful area with shops and bookstores. I will make sure to use the River Inn next time I'm in town!
“Great little hotel in Foggy Bottom”
We stayed at the River Inn for a week this August. The hotel was very quick to get us checked in and with advice/directions. It is only about a five minute walk from the Metro and about ten from Georgetown. We took advantage of the kitchen in the room-there is a Trader Joes two blocks from the hotel and a Safeway in the Watergate two blocks in the other direction. The room was large enough for the three of us to comfortably hang out and was very clean. If we go back to DC we'll definitely stay here.
“Convenient Place to Stay”
The River Inn was a very convenient hotel to all of the attractions in DC. It is located in a safe, quiet neighborhood about 2 blocks from Georgetown and about a 1 block in the other direction from the Metro station. The room was very comfortable, clean and spacious. The kitchenette was a bonus for breakfast in the morning. There are not a lot of restaurants surrounding the hotel since it is in a residential neighborhood. The staff very accomodating. There is very limited hotel parking. The first night we parked overnight on the street. The remaining nights we parked in the George Washington University parking garage. It was only 2 blocks away. You don't need to use a car in DC. The Metro system was easy, clean and convenient to use.
“unexpected value”
in a very nice neighborhood
“Better Than Ever”
Our 5th stay at River Inn. Handy to GWU, Metro and the Capitol in a lovely, quiet residential neighborhood. Staff are welcoming, enthusiastic, extremely helpful & maintain high standards of service. Suites are clean, comfortable & fairly spacious with nice amenities. Room service much improved w/new menu of very tasty selections & prompt, pleasant service. Especially glad to have secure parking for our packed vehicle, at a good price, w/valet service.
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The closest major airports to The River Inn are:
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) - 34.6 km / 21.5 mi
The preferred airport for The River Inn is Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National).
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
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