1533 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209, United States
#28 of 109 hotels in Arlington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 640 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2024
Cynthia
United StatesHousekeeping is on request, not daily. My in room phone didn't work. The room lacked a desk chair, but they provided one on request. Some ceiling panels in the exterior hallway were left uncovered for a few days during my stay. The bedside clock wasn't set to correct time. You can hear airplanes from 10th floor room, but at least not during the night. Like most hotels, you can hear other room doors closing and people out in the hallway.
Excellent location, easy walking distance to Metro and restaurants (many to the west). Target, Safeway grocery, and Starbucks are very close by. Easy to get to Smithsonian from the metro station. There's a McDonald's next to the station. Good Shower, comfortable beds, quiet AC. Two-queen room felt spacious. Towels and linens were good. Shower gel and shampoo and conditioner were plentiful. Safeway bakery is good for breakfast pastries, bagels, rolls. Their deli might also offer hot breakfast sandwiches. The in-store Starbucks wasn't always open, but the separate Starbucks location is very close.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Reid
United StatesI didn’t realize there was no service. Anything needed you had to go get yourself after repeated requests to front desk. On the 3rd day asking for something one lady asked me to come to the desk. Some staff had bad service attitudes - not very friendly.
The location was good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Michal
Czech RepublicProblems in communicatin between reception (did well) and housekeeping (didnť do well). The person from housekeeping did not understand English and the receptionist had to communicat with him via translator in his mobile.
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Caryn
United StatesThe breakfast was somewhat disappointing. We thought it was included, but you need to check if you added it to your reservation. Sonesta offered prepackaged oatmeal, cereal, and yogurt as well as reheated small pancakes or egg sandwiches. We walked to the Safeway nearby and picked up similar breakfast items for less money for the rest of our stay. There was no free coffee or water in the lobby. You could get water from the gym water dispenser. Rosslyn is hilly, so be prepared to hike up a few blocks from the Metro Station to get to the Sonesta Select.
The location near the Rosslyn Metro station was perfect for getting around the Washington DC attractions. The rooms were remodeled and comfortable. We were able to get a room with two queen beds as requested for our family. We filled our water bottles from the gym water dispenser. It also dispenses hot water if you need it for tea or prepackaged oatmeal from the nearby Safeway! We had a refrigerator in the room so we stocked up on items from the grocery store. There is a microwave in Sonesta’s store with sundries in the lobby if you want to heat up some food. The lobby was like a large living room so if you had a bigger group you could relax together on the couches by the fireplace. Games were available too. The large gym was well appointed with elliptical and treadmill machines. There were also free weights and a weight machines. A stretching area offered mats and weighted balls. I worked out and was able to perform my entire routine.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Meng
United StatesThe decor is a bit dated and very limited coffee / tea selections
Centrally located in Rosslyn with large spacious rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Dana
IsraelI would have liked the room to have a safety deposit box.
The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Daddy
United StatesPaid for breakfast buffet but wasn't available. The staff was really good about it and gave me a discount
Location Friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Payne
United StatesNothing
Everything was great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Wendolyn
United StatesNothing other than it cost more than Bookings.com told me it would be. $100 more
Close to DC and cheaper.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Sourgo
NigerStaff kindness
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Brian
United StatesNo safe in the room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Michelle
United StatesBed was a little hard for my taste.
Convenient to Rosslyn Metro. Very clean. Very cozy lobby. Fair price. Great staff. Felt safe.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Irwin
United StatesNo breakfast service.
Location, cost, staff were all excellent. Gym had good treadmills and ellipticals.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Jones
United Statesna
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Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Thanasis
GreeceThe breakfast which was provided was quite poor.
The staff was very polite and the room was exactly what we expected for our stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Janis
United StatesOnly two minor issues: key cards kept failing and TV remote didn’t work.
We’ll maintained, welcoming and responsive front desk staff. Great location for Kennedy Center event.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Gail
United StatesThe breakfast attendant was very slow, didn’t know the difference between a room card and a credit card. He made it appear that my credit card was not good, when in fact he was attempting to use my room key as a credit card! When the attendant brought this up to the manager, he told me the second breakfast would be complimentary. My reservations included TWO COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFASTS! What an embarrassment!
Location. Proximity to Arlington National Cemetery, which was the reason for our visit.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Alexander
United KingdomNo breakfast, no safe in room.
Location and rooms where clean and a good size
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Ricardo
United StatesDid not got the opportunity to get Breackfast in the mornings.
We got there in a Thanksgiving Holyday. Some stores were closed down but manage to eat good. Nearby Food and Cafe. Near Washington DC. All arpind acces very safe.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Chesla
United StatesBreakfast service didn’t seem well staffed and was a combo of yogurt, baked goods, and pastries. Also hit me with a $23 charge as I left, no idea what for.
Location, friendliness, clean, secure, easy access to metro.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Michelangelo
IrelandNa
Kindness, family environment, safe neighborhood with all amenities, kids loved it
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Kapo
United StatesSonesta attempted to sell me early check in for an additional charge, which i declined. On the flip side, my check in was delayed and was not offered any compensation
Apartment style accommodations, fast wi-fi
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Stephanie
United StatesThere was some noise in the hallways during this stay--people running up and down the halls, loud voices, slamming doors--both late at night and in the mornings. It seemed to be perhaps a larger group traveling together during this particular stay, as I have not experienced this problem before.
Location is terrific - accessible to everything in DC and also has a lot of restaurants and services close by. I continue to come back to this hotel, 2-4 times per year for the past three years. Comfortable beds, nice seating area in the lobby. Convenient parking garage underneath the property.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Matthew
United StatesBathroom is dated
the room was very quiet. No road or hallway noise.
Stayed in October 2023
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