Comfort in Class at the Westin Hotel Washington DC

As the city of Washington transforms into a modern era, the Westin Hotel on Embassy Row captures political gusto of the past. A walk down the halls of the hotels recalls a sense of the early years of the nearby White House.

Nestled between two wonderful foreign embassies in Dupont, the Westin Hotel fits perfectly in its row. Brick walls with quaint awnings and subtle doorways hide the magnitude of this hotel just enough that is does not dwarf any of the nearby embassies. The interiors on dark red oak mix well with brass furnishings to create an old-school appearance. The hideous dark-colored wallpaper combines with painted scenes of hunting and colonial days to create a wonderful journey to the past; maybe the closest one will ever come to actually staying in the White House.

The colonial nostalgia does not enter the bedroom though, complete with modern amenities, including 3 cordless phones, a TV, movie capabilities, and video game options. The bed and bath feature the hotel's Heavenly® feature which fits perfectly to the name. The bed is a pillow-top mattress that adds to the most comfortable hotel bed one could ever ask for. Complete with any kind of pillow one could imagine, this bed is what dreams are made from. The bathroom is spacious and includes a marble shower and bath including a marble ledge that perfectly hold candles and a bottle of champagne. This room offers elegance with an at-home feel.

The room, as well as the entire hotel was sparkling clean upon arrival and maids were available to clean at any moment. The entire hotel seemed to be well taken care of, complete with shinny brass rails and clean carpets. The only downfall lies in the condition of the hotel. Not that it is in bad shape by any means, but one could see some wear-n-tear that any ancient hotel faces. The skinny doorway could have been remodeled to accommodate modern suitcases, and the elevator and room doors show cracks in the corners. Changing these just might ruin the atmosphere of the hotel though.