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.

My husband and I stayed at the Hotel Lombardy when we were in town for a concert at the Kennedy Center. The hotel staff is polished, professional, friendly and attentive. They were always ready to hold the door, hail a cab, or give directions.

This boutique hotel was immaculate, like something right out of a movie! Our room was somewhat small, but stunning. And I have never seen a hotel bathroom so clean! The plush king bed was extremely comfortable, and we could not hear a sound from the city outside the entire night. Thick curtains blocked out almost all light -- what a great night's sleep!

The Hotel Lombardy is convenient to just about anything -- a 10 minute walk to the Kennedy Center, 2 blocks from the Foggy Bottom metro, 4 blocks from the White House... With tons of great, reasonably-priced places to eat, due to the nearby universities.

One word of warning -- Be patient with the elevators. They are hand-operated by the hotel staff, so it may take a minute for them to get to you. Definitely a unique feature of this hotel, I have never seen something like this before! My husband and I found this a treat, despite the brief wait.

Overall, I would strongly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay in the Georgetown area of DC. We booked our room on Expedia, and it was only about $100 / night, plus $30 / night valet parking. Especially at such a low price, this was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at.

We chose the hotel based on the reviews and description of the hotel on several travel sites. The actual experience was much different than expected. Honestly, the hotel is charming and quaint, and I loved the architecture. The staff was very nice. Our room was small, not very clean, the bathtub didn't drain, it was hard to keep the room at a comfortable temperature, and the elevator, which is not modern, did not function well, and waiting for it caused us to run late for an event. The food was fine, the location was very good, but the overall lack of modern amenities was inconvenient at best.

This is a good choice for a stay in central D.C. Clean and comfortable, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Location and price are really the strong points. Located two blocks from two metro stops and four blocks from the White House, in the direction of Georgetown. As for the price, it's not cheap, but for a decent hotel in central D.C., it is most reasonable. The property is a little on the idiosyncratic side... for example, the elevator is an antique relic with a human operator and the room has a little alcove that apparently was once a kitchen, but all that adds to the charm. If you plan to spend much time in the room, choose wisely: The rooms in the back have zero view (they look out into an office building about 20 feet away, and you can't even see the sky). The front, however, overlooks Penn. Avenue, two lovely parks and a redeveloped street of row houses, converted to shopping and restaurants. There is a cozy lounge in the back and the restaurant is fairly good, and you'll find a bunch of local eating options in all price ranges in the neighborhood, too. The only real criticism: The carpet (in my room at least) badly needs replacing. It's clean enough, but really past it's lifespan. Nevertheless, if I get the chance I would happily stay here again.