I loved everything about The Ven, especially the staff! I initially booked a three-night stay but ended up extending it to two weeks. The location is perfect, nestled among beautiful embassy buildings and just a five-minute walk from the Dupont Circle metro station. Front Office Manager Julie was incredible—she truly made me feel at home and well cared for. Jin and Ryan at the front desk were also exceptionally helpful. Having stayed at hotels around the world, I can confidently say I have never encountered such a friendly and welcoming staff. My room was fantastic—spotlessly clean, with a lovely street view. The Ven truly became my home away from home, and I will always stay there whenever I visit DC!

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Comfortable, clean, very close to Metro, seemed safe, pool had great view and was amazing in the mid July heat of DC, free book, library, bar, restaurant, play room, exercise facility, tea room. Sleek modern look. Great smelling toiletries. Totally functional bathroom facilities. Glasses of water available on main level. Cookies and lemonade that was fresh tasting in afternoon.

Pillows were too lumpy and thick. I didn’t ask for a change out but could have. One travel companion liked the pillows. Sleek look meant little storage space for clothes. More places to hang towels would’ve been helpful.

Fantastic location. So many great places to eat nearby, at reasonable prices. Easy walk to the Metro. We were there for sightseeing, and this was a perfect spot. Hotel is nice, the breakfast was very good. Quiet despite the location in a fairly busy area. The staff were excellent, and helped us with directions and dinner recommendations. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

The beds were small. We booked a room with 2 double beds for 2 adults and 1 child. My wife and I are both average to thin build, and near average height, and we could not comfortably share a bed. At 5‘11“, my feet were hanging off the end. We got the room we booked, so no false advertising or bait and switch. I think we saw double room and were expecting 2 queens, because this configuration is pretty standard in hotels these days. Just pay attention when booking if you’re large or tall.

My room faced north so I had a lovely view of Kalorama. The cleaning staff refreshed my room every day which was nice because a couple times I brought meals up to the room to watch the news.

While the menu at Fred & Stilla's was very nice, I ate four meals there and did not like that I had to order at the counter rather than order with a menu in front of me at my table. That seemed too fast food-like for a 4-star hotel.

I don’t eat breakfast I am a long time guest at Embassy Row. I am dismayed by the conversation of my hard earned dollars into a currency that can only be spent inside the hotel I.e. the resort fee. There are many excellent bars and restaurants in the DuPont circle area. That’s one of the reasons I choose to stay there. I resent being forced to spend money at the hotel. It’s heavy handed and alienating.

I liked the breakfast included in my stay, the spacious room, coffee machine , locker and refrigerator in the room, and the quality of towels were good. The gin space was satisfactory. Also the location of the hotel, a quiet and very friendly location.

I did not like the curtains of the rooms, they are not on the same level as the hotel. It is an item that needs replacement asap.

I stayed at this hotel in December, and the staff is super friendly and kind. I paid for the included breakfast package, which could have been better. I mean, the food itself was good, but you had only one choice: if you wanted another thing from the menu, you had to pay for it; the coffee machine was broken on all of the days I stayed, that is something I don't understand for a hotel.

The location of this hotel was excellent as we had a wedding to attend at the Anderson House, 1 minute away. The room was comfortable, especially the bed. The bathroom was pretty small but the shower in the bathtub was great.

Our main problem was with the air conditioning - it was so loud when it was running and although we turned the thermostat up to the highest temperature (78 degrees) in an effort to run it as little as possible, it still ran enough to be annoying, even in the middle of the night. Another problem arose when we tried to visit the "coffee shop" for cups of tea at 4pm. The coffee shop turned out to be the bar, and we were told that the person who made the tea wasn't there so we'd have to wait till he got back. Meanwhile, we had a 5pm wedding to attend, so we asked the bar tender for tea. He obliged very reluctantly as if it wasn't his job, which was not very nice for us and afterwards we didn't feel like going back. We breakfasted outside the hotel the next morning instead.

Wonderful location near Dupont Circle. Excellent access to the metro (2 minute walk/just around the corner). Did not require a car to get around DC, which is a plus. Clean rooms, great staff. Enjoyed my stay. My room had a great view of the street (instead of another side of the hotel), which was wonderful. Would book again. Thank you.

There is no fridge in each room, HOWEVER it was easily requested and brought promptly to the room. Overall, not a big deal. Something to keep in mind.

The location is a block from my daughters place , very convenient. The hotel is very clean and uncluttered. The staff was friendly , polite and helpful -

There were no towels in my room when I arrived. The pillows are very soft & mushy , don’t do much to provide support to the head and neck. Entering the hotel from the street is a very large stairway . It’s difficult to navigate with luggage . There was help maybe half the time.