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Reviews of Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND

1627 16th Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, 20009, United States

#142 of 157 hotels in Washington

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Review score

Based on 257 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    6.0
    air in bedroom super loud, shower was kinda dirty. good for the price if you just need a place to crash for cheap.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no staff feels a little unsafe and didn’t know about this until after reservation was booked. room was Ok for price point.

    bed was comfy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    7.0
    Excellent comfortable stay in the centre of DC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fire alarm system sounded every morning waking guests up at 5AM and was reported daily yet was not fixed and the 24 hour silencer kept timing out releasing a new set of alarms. Spare disposable cutlery and crockery were not left in public access so sometimes ran out and were therefore unavailable until staff arrived the next morning (0830). This could be a good addition to the ‘essentials’ locker.

    Great location within walking distance of the city centre and to two main metro stations. Comfortable bed and clean ablutions. Useful ironing facilities in room which was good! Fantastic clean communal space in the lobby including fridges to store food, water fountains, coffee machines etc to start your day!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Perfect accommodation for a city break to Washington.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was slightly on the small side & the air conditioning was very loud & couldn’t seem to make cooler. The tv remote seemed to be broken & would only turn the tv on or off & couldn’t change channels - wasn’t a major problem as we only used it a short time in the evening.

    Brilliant location which was a reasonable walk to The White House. Looked very pretty from the outside & had plenty of good eating places nearby. Also excellent value for money & wouldn’t hesitate coming back again. Excellent shower as well.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit noisy from outside Shower water very little

    Large room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location for those travelling on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioning unit was very very loud, hence the ear plugs. It made it difficult to sleep. There was tea and coffee which was good, it would be great if they were replenished along with the cleans as we stayed a few nights, as well as the cups.

    Great location walking distance to so much and super handy to public transport! Earplugs provided which was helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con was so incredibly nosey we couldn't sleep. The rooms are small but that's advertised.

    Good location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No overhead light No body wash in shower Slightly shocking mistake where they first gave me access to someone else's room! But they very quickly put it right, and apologised

    Decent if small room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    I appreciated the affordability.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked it better when there was a staff person available on the property, but the text messaging worked pretty well. I had one situation where my phone almost went dead and I had to write down the door codes on a piece of paper because I was afraid if I got back to the hotel after my phone went dead I wouldn't be able to get in and I wouldn't be able to text anybody to get the code.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    You need to be flexible about your expectations. The rooms are small, and amenities are not top tier, but they do the job for a short term stay.

    First off, the staff members are super helpful - shout out to my friend Essam! In terms of the experience, it feels like having a private room in a glam hostel where you get a clean space to sleep, shower and meet other travelers in the common area. The location is superb. I've stayed here multiple times, and it has always offered the best value.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    I loved visiting Washington DC and would go back to the Dupont Circle Embassy Inn for sure!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room is small and not much room for suitcases and sitting. They should have two suitcase stands in the room, instead of one. Parking in DC is a pain, and Embassy Inn does not offer parking, but most hotels don't offer parking.

    The staff were EXCEPTIONAL, especially Essam, who went out of his way to help us in any way that he could. The neighborhood was nice and quiet and clean and with easy access to public transportation. The room was clean and had a good bed, pillows and big screen TV, but we only slept in the room and spent the rest of our time sight-seeing. The room had a Keurig style coffee pot, which was nice for making coffee.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    6.0
    Only if necessary
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No presence of staff on site the fire alarm started at 03:00 am there was nobody onsite we had to call 911 who sent the fire brigade

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On-site luggage storage lockers were full for pre check in and after checkout. Seems inadequate and is first come first serve for use. They were full the whole time I stayed and paid for storage elsewhere

    Great location good value for services provided.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    It’s a great spot to land for the night. The room is cramped but it’s DC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I rated the staff low primarily because there is no staff. There’s a sign that says “will be back shortly”- why have a sign at all?

    It was close by to a lot of restaurants. I really liked the patio out front. Great for people watching.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Great value but the experience could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is adequate but needs some update especially the bathroom. The AC was loud. In this day and age, AC should be centralized.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basement room Fire alarm went off

    Location How I was welcomed

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room too snall

    Location ok

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Despite modern furniture and designed, room felt more worn in then expected.

    Location is great. Room was surprisingly quiet despite being street-facing.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    6.0
    It was OK.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No attendant to help, or give introduction about the facility.

    The place is ok, Great Location. Communication was an issue. Just think of someone new to the property and you have got no attendant to ask anything. Asking to guests was a challenge because some people were very rude (guest). Otherwise the place was comfortable and easy to walk around especially if you have assignment in city center DC.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    6.0
    I love the place as it clean and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV with no remote to turn it on

    Somewhat comfortable

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    8.0
    Yes but ok
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no staff when you need one. The alarm run all night and anyone came up to fix it even though I tried to contact someone. It was not acceptable. Imagine there is an emergency and no one shows up from the management.

    I like the place, its location is great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Impersonal check in led to delays and waste of time... I couldn't get answers via mail neither via call...

    Basic, but a little classy style and atmosphere.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed was broken.

    Location was amazing.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    7.0
    well
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    location

    it was interesting experience form me, hotel without reception:) but all off things was well, communications, support ,location etc

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to fire station. Ear plugs on the side table was our first clue. No ice or vending machines. No onsite staff. No nearby restaurants. Stairs to front door so we dragged suitcases up them. No microwave or refrigerator in room. No drawers. Room was warm and stuffy on hot day. The floor of the shower was extremely slippery. It is a safety issue. No shampoo in the shower, there were two body washes.I received our welcome email on the day we checked out. It was sent at the exact time as our folio. The welcome text went to blocked texts so we didn't know the codes. If the welcome email had arrived on time, I would have known to search for it.

    We interacted with cleaning staff and they were friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

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