The Channel Inn- one of this country outstanding small hotels- will make your Washington visit one to remember. Located on the banks of t... more »
The Channel Inn- one of this country outstanding small hotels- will make your Washington visit one to remember. Located on the banks of the Potomac River- this three-story hotel is adjacent to a riverside promenade and is seven blocks from the National Mall. A fine dining restaurant offers seafood specialties for lunch and dinner. A casual coffee shop serves breakfast and a cocktail lounge features live entertainment most nights. Complimentary passes are provided to a nearby fitness center- a seasonal outdoor pool is on site and parking if free of charge. Whether you visit Washington D.C. for business or vacation- it is always a pleasure when staying at the Channel Inn. Ideally situated just minutes from the heart of Washington business and tourist attractions and just 2 miles from National Airport- the Channel Inn offers luxurious comfort and convenience at truly affordable prices. Nestled on the banks of the historic Potomac River- in the sight of our nation capitol- you will find the Channel Inn perfect for small off-site meetings...special conferences for up to 150...elegant receptions...or that special holiday for two. Were just minutes from the Smithsonian- National Monuments- Federal Agencies- L Enfant Metro Station- National Airport- Historical Virginia and Maryland. We are located at the corner of Maine Ave. 7th St. S.W. on Washington D.C. waterfront.
Orbitz
43 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for business
The front desk eventually agreed to give up a room (they had claimed to be sold out moments earlier) and did discount the rate. That was swell and all, but the 15 minutes of worrying that we didn't have a room.
"suite" rooms were beautiful, updated, clean - worth the increased rate; the standard rooms not so much. my best guess is that they were last updated somewhere in the late '70s. in fact, the channel inn lobby and restaurant evokes a "Sunday night movie of the week" atmosphere, circa 1974. i kept humming the theme from "the Rockford files" - the part, that is, after the answering machine.
finally, they had advertised "free" internet. after no less than 6 calls to the front desk and then holding as they called and called.... somewhere, i figured it out on my own. their internet was free as in "able to wander on one's own, unable or willing to be captured and plugged into a device." once i had that ah-hah moment, i should have snuggled in for a few fuzzy-screened hours of 'mcmillan and wife'. but since i had work that had to get done, i continued to appeal to the front desk until i was certain that they had no ability whatsoever to provide service.
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