This is a little gem, in a great location. We had a very spacious suite at a very reasonable price too .If you are not in a hurry, the antiquated lifts wont bother you at all. Have a delicious Italian dinner at the Primi Piatti restaurant right next door.

The hotel was great. The staff was friendly and the room was clean, comfy and really enjoyable. The rates were very inexpensive comparatively and we felt we got a screaming deal. The only thing that we would change would be to have a business center. There is a FedEx/Kinkos a block away and we just used that. The hotel is in a great location by Metro stops and within walking distance of The White House. There aren't loads of dining in the area, but if you wander you can find some good places. It was really a great stay. The elevators made it unique and fun. Definitely consider this hotel.

16-07-08 Just had four nights at the Lombardy, and this was our third time staying there. It's a relatively small hotel, but after a slightly nonchalant and rude check-in process, we had no complaints: - our suite had two double beds (necessary for us and our two children) - there was a mini-kitchen (with the usual over-priced foodstuffs) - the beds were very comfortable - the rooms were well serviced - we could swim for free at the sister hotel (The Washington Plaza), and they had well-priced happy hours(!) Why not five stars? - old-fashioned lifts - poor TVs (no channel guides, no premium channels) - slightly dark - location is okay, but not great

just returned from three nights at the Lombardy. A day before arriving at the hotel, I called with a question and to confirm the reservation, which I made through bookings.com. The Lombardy could not find my reservation. I was a little worried, as I could not reach bookings.com that night to sort it out. But the Lombardy receptionist was very helpful, and it was all taken care of by the time we arrived. We had a lovely room - one of the ones with a kitchen. The a/c was great, bathroom was clean - not spacious but there was plenty of space in the room, with a little dressing area, a makeup table & hairdryer. Good lighting and lots of mirrors. Beds were very comfy. It was definitely a relaxing space to come back to after a strenuous day of sightseeing. All employees were helpful and friendly. The elevator situation was odd, but interesting, and we did take the stairs a lot. We had breakfast at the hotel twice and that was a good experience as well. One thing to note - this is primarily a business area, and there was not a grocery store nearby plus many of the coffee shops closed Sat & Sun. But it was a great location for sightseeing - about a 15 min walk from Washington Monument. A great location for transport too. Besides the metro, the 32 or 36 buses take you directly to the archives & mall by the national gallery. They also go to Georgetown, which is about a 15-20 min walk. For breakfast or lunch, Bread Line was a great spot on Pennsylvania Ave just five min towards the White House (across from World Bank Shop). Great sandwiches & salads at lunch. We took the All About Town night time tour (reception had brochure) and it was a great way to see all the monuments. They even pick you up at the hotel. All in all a very pleasant experience. I would highly recommend the hotel.