Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse

Great property for families at a great location to visit and tour the capital city

The studio style room is really comfortable and convenient. We spent most of our stay relaxing in the room and bringing in takeout, which was exactly what we wanted and we had plenty of space for two people to spread out. There are many excellent dining options within easy walking distance, and since the room is equipped with dishes, a couch, and a little kitchen table, we weren't stuck eating in bed or at the desk. The complimentary breakfast is real hot food, and hearty: scrambled eggs with a few nice sauces and fresh green onions available for topping them; sausage patties and french toast sticks one day, links and pancakes the next. Very basic stuff but definitely more options than a "continental" breakfast and nothing was dry or overcooked, even though we didn't come down until breakfast was almost over. Good enough for us and definitely good enough for the average family trying to stay on budget. We also appreciated the ability to crack the windows in the room for a little fresh air. One suggestion I have would be a longer shower curtain or liner. The curved shower curtain rod is nice because it creates a bit more headroom, but the bottom of the liner kept slipping out of the tub and channeling water onto the floor, which I didn't notice until after a sizeable puddle had formed for me to clean up. Otherwise this turned out to be a good choice in a busy neighborhood.

The hotel is beautiful and the breakfast items are fresh and well prepared; the variety could be a bit broader. The room was well designed. the door to the cabinet broke off when we tried to open it and it was obviously glued from a prior break. The beads looked great but both my husband and I didn't rest well. The dishwasher was full of water but it did seem to function when we ran it again. The tap water smells and tastes moldy when brushing teeth. Several family members enjoyed the hot tub. The door latches of various kinds weren't functioning smoothly and the engineer who came seemed satisfied that they worked sometimes. The staff everywhere was cheerful and friendly.