Very convenient location near Dupont Circle with lots of restaurants nearby. Paid using points from previous stays at Marriott, so I am not sure about the cost. Staff were nice and the breakfast was good with lots of choices and value for the money. (It wasn't included with the room.) My only complaint was that the hotel restaurant was not open for lunch on Saturday, and we were hoping to grab a quick lunch before heading out. However, it all worked out well as we had a nice lunch nearby at the Mayflower Hotel and enjoyed the experience there. The restaurant at the Courtyard is open M-F and served brunch on Sun. The room was fine, but not all that large. The TV was a fairly large flat screen model and very nice. The beds were very comfortable, and the room was spotless.

We arrived late (9:00), most of the rooms were taken. We were offered a small room with a view or a larger room with a view of the building next door. We took the view. We were told that if we were not happy, that they would change it in the morning. The front desk person was kind and helpful. Among many helpful local tips, he also recommended a pub/restaurant nearby, which we enjoyed. Unfortunately, we didn't like our room (too much noise from the HVAC equip.). The next day we were able to transfer into a room that was bigger w/a view. Views are of the traffic circle not the tourist stuff, but it was better than a wall or garage (which I've had before)
Overall, we were happy with our stay. It's eight easy blocks to the White House.

We recently stayed at this hotel. In the past few years while visiting DC I have stayed in three different hotels, one being the St Gregory Hotel, and I think the Courtyard on Embassy Row was a wonderful hotel. The location is great, just blocks from Dupont and the Metro. From this location we walked to the White House and the Mall area. Check in was quick and easy. We stayed two nights, the first night our room was close to the elevator and the noise disrupted our sleep. We spoke with the front desk, and we were given a new room for the second night which was quiet and comfortable. We had a queen/queen sofa bed. The room was a good size for the three of us. The first room had the sink and countertop outside of the bathroom area, which was helpful in getting ready to go out (you can be doing your hair and makeup while someone else was showering), the second room did not have that same set up (my daughter also missed the full length mirror). The lobby is very nice, with several comfortable chairs, and a few round tables. I saw a few couples playing cards at the tables on the second night. There are three computers with free internet access. In the morning they offer coffee, later in the morning there are apples, and in the evening cookies. With so many hotels to choice from in DC, it is difficult to decide, but I would stay here again when I come back to DC.

Based on other reviews I read on my tripadvisor I was not 100% sure if I made a good choice. However, once we chacked in and got a feel for the DC area I realized we ended up in a great location for a great price! The hotel itself is clean and well-appointed. Staff were friendly and helpful. The pool and gym area is small but wee maintained. My daughter enjoyed the pool and I the hot tub. We didn't eat in the on-site restaurant Nage. It was very pricey but the food smelled wonderful. At the rate we got, I would definately stay at this hotel again.