Name: Hotel Rendale Washington DC
Address: 1900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, 20009, US

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

Wes

Room was clean. Cafe and restaurant were good. Very helpful staff. Minor issue with tv sound cutting out intermittantly, was annoying but not.that big of a deal. One elevator wasnt working but waits for the one working werent too bad. Lots of construction in the area but quiet at night.

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2026

Sandra

Don't want to write a review.

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2026

CC

Pool was dirty, door to the room was very difficult to open, toilet didn’t flush and the person who was in the room next to mine was extremely loud.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Carl Andro

Nice

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2026

Kiana

The e

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Erika

Muy bueno y limy

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Catrina

The quad bunk room was absolutely perfect for what we needed! Highly recommend this hotel

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Jayvay

Only one elevator was operating, the bathtub was dirty, the attendant was never at the counter when I was entering or leaving the garage in which I was charged an extra $60 for parking and I had to send some to the counter whenever I had to get in and out of.

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Kathy

Room was not cleaned properly. Left over food containers and towels on the floor.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Emili

The hotel was in a good location and clean. However, the pool wasn’t clean and there were so many mosquitoes by the pool I guess from all the trees (not really the hotels fault). Also, the pillows they have in the rooms are so thin they’re like paper … they need to upgrade their pillows.

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Kristi

Elevator was terrifying (and one was out of service). Room didn't have sufficient towels or pillow, and extras weren't available. Fire alarm went off (false alarm) but we could. Barely hear it from our room.... definitely wouldn't wake you if there was a real emergency.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

MYEONGKYU

There are very convenient and comfortable hotel. Especially, if you meet new friends in here, I recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Edward

Get a happier staff..

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Christopher

It was the perfect spot for staying during America’s 250th anniversary! I was grateful and amazed at the view I had from my room down to the Washington monument! Capital Bikeshare was nearby so it made getting back and forth from taking in the sites on the National Mall, back to the hotel. They had a great looking pool that I, unfortunately didn’t get to indulge in but there was so much going on at the Mall I didn’t spend alot of my time in my room. The room was clean and neat and had wall to wall windows overlooking Washington all the way to the Washington Monument. Both nights I was there they also had a restaurant/dance hall where people could mingle in the evenings. For someone with mobility issues I was glad to have the grab bars in the shower which made me feel much safer. From what I understand the neighborhood is the Embassy Row neighborhood and it felt safe walking around at any time. I’d definitely recommend this hotel and would definitely stay there again if I’m back in DC. Maybe next time I’ll even hop in the pool!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Ashley

amazing

Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Marcvs

The hotel was decent over-all. Walking distance to near locations and train station. Hotel concrete parking driveway need repair.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Julie

The A/C was set at a warmer setting and DC was 100+° outside during 4th July weekend. So very uncomfortable for sleeping. No ice bucket in room but front desk gave us an ice bucket and some ice for 1 day and the fridge never got cold so we were concerned about food safety. One elevator was out so long waits for getting to 7th floor.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Stephanie

Great!

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Ana Paula Liquidao

Clean room, staff

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

John

Room stayed hot, (78) was as cool as it got, got charged amenities up front, one of which was supposed to have been bottled watered offered, which I i was told they did not do, and the elevators only one worked halfway.

Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Kenneth

The attitude of the employee's was terrible. Overall the experience was what I made.of it as a positive but I wouldn't do a repeat there for sure.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Anthony

This was a great boutique hotel with a great café and restaurant. The pool was nice, but for some reason, closed at eight, even the patio next to it.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Susan

Rooms were clean, and the staff was polite and helpful. Our room was a little warm and humid. We told the front desk and they gave us a fan for the room and that was a lifesaver. The pool was a great place to cool off after being at the national mall all day. My only real complaint would be that there was no ice bucket in the room and nowhere to get ice. Other than that, it was an amazing stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Rorika

The staff in this hotel goes the extra 1,000 miles to be helpful and kind. The hotel is fun, the food is great and the location cannot be beat. Will certainly return.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Richard

We had reservations for 5 nights. We had a nice initial greeting from the front desk upon arrival, and check in was a breeze. After that it went downhill. A broken elevator, a hallway that consistently smelled like old macaroni and cheese with pot smoke. Room was actually pretty nice but poorly lit. The worst part was that the place was so understaffed that the coffee opened late everyday, and then staffed by what seemed to be housekeepers who didn't know what they were doing. There was only the bartender working the restaurant bar area the entire week.

The ice dispenser closets were locked off, and about 15 guests were not only kicked out of the pool by 8pm, they weren't even allowed to sit on the patio.

The place smelled like pot smoke the entire time and on July 4th, the bar was closed by 9:45. Not a drop of hospitality effort by any stretch.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Maria G

No TV in the room and the guest have to pay everything for separate nothing including

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Stephanie

Making sure the TV works, informing customers where the ice machine/ vending machine is.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Ryan

Very basic amenities. Not worth the price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Ashley

The hotel had great amenities and a welcoming lobby that also smelled so good. Both the restaurant and coffee shop exceeded my expectations. We hosted a large event at Pikio Taco, and it was fantastic—the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. Throughout our stay, the staff was consistently friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

The coffee shop served excellent coffee, and the breakfast was surprisingly good. I honestly wasn't expecting much, so it was a pleasant surprise.

The room was comfortable, and while the bathroom was fairly basic, everything was clean and functional. Overall, this was a great place to stay in the area, and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Business

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

ALI

Toilet clogged which apparently was an issue that had happened before. I have traveled all over the world and this was the first time the toilet at a hotel clogged. They changed my room which was inconvenient and they did not even bother to offer anything for the inconvenience. That’s crappy customer service which is on brand for DC but this hotel took it to the next level.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Eugeniu

Decent place!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Edward

Close to DuPont Circle

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Sylvester

I was changed $1400 and I have no clue why when I paid for my rooms on a 3rd party site and the room was slept in a total of 12 hours for 2 days and I didn’t check out late or check in early. This place is a scam

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Tracey

Wasn’t crazy about this place. Didn’t like the location. There is construction going on right in front of the hotel & hard to get too. The pool is small. The room is small & stuffy. The restaurant was never opened. The elevator wasn’t working. Only thing I like was the coffee shop. The latte was delicious!

Self

4/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Robson

Room had no tv, no minibar. Ac was floor mounted (those portable devices). Noisy.

No towels. No cleaning. Not worth the money.

Only pro: the location.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Vitaliy

Overalls good experience. Basic Coffee ☕️ maker would make our stay little more comfortable.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

rochelle

no tv in the room? The elevator doors shut on my husbands arm and wouldn’t stop- luckily I grabbed my kids through it and he had to drop the bag he was holding because he couldn’t pull it back through? He was attempting to hold it open so we could all get out because it starts to shut almost immediately. The couple in front of us almost got shut in it when getting on and we joked about it just to follow up with it actually shutting on us. The staff ran over and looked concerned as if this isn’t the first time. One of the biggest reasons we booked was complimentary breakfast as stated is rare in d.c in this listing, but you have to pay for the breakfast when you get there???? says continental breakfast (surcharge) but not until you’re checked into the property. The place was beautiful on the inside but other than that was an absolute mess and not what we expected.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Nicholas

This is my second time staying here and it was once again a great experience! DuPont is the life of DC and I needed to be in the middle of it! This time the pool was open and such a relaxing spot after a day of touring the Capitol!! The staff go above and beyond to make your stay amazing!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Christopher

Friendly staff, amenities like the pool were available, and easy to navigate the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Sion

Very good location. We had a great view room. Thanks

Friends

4/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Juan

The hotel’s location is undoubtedly its strongest asset, and the property itself has potential. Unfortunately, the overall experience was undermined by disorganized service, lack of attentiveness from staff, and several maintenance issues that should have been addressed prior to guest arrival.

From the outset, interactions with the front desk were disappointing, as most questions or requests were met with an unhelpful or dismissive response. More concerning was the mishandling of my reservation. I booked two rooms for three nights, yet one of the rooms was mistakenly reserved for only a single night. As a result, my guest was locked out of the room the following day. We were later informed that the receptionist on duty had only entered the reservation for one night despite the confirmed three-night booking. This created unnecessary inconvenience and reflected a lack of attention to detail.

The property would also benefit from meaningful upgrades and better upkeep. The rooms were dimly lit, refrigerators were not stocked, elevators were not consistently operational, and standard amenities such as cotton swabs and cotton balls were absent. More importantly, certain maintenance concerns should have been resolved before guests checked in. For example, the lock in my room was broken upon arrival and could not be repaired until the next day, which left me feeling uneasy about safety and security.

In addition, the room had a persistent unpleasant odor that remained throughout the

Pet

4/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Cameron

- inadequate lighting everywhere except the bathroom like everything was so dim
- blood and mold in the corner of the shower
- blood on one of the bath towels
- smelled like weed
- wifi kept dropping out
- 5/10 experience

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Nick

The staff have been great! The location gives you the ability to step away from the craziness of the National Mall and Downtown. Very close to the DuPont Circle Metro for easy access to anywhere in the city and beyond!

Highly recommend this accommodation.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Ashlin

Solid hotel in Dupont Circle. One elevator was out of service, but it still was only a few minutes wait for the elevator. Bathrooms only have dual shampoo/body wash, and no conditioner.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Phyllis

No there was no breakfast

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Suzanne

The room was clean and comfortable. The cafe was very nice for a quick coffee and danish and the Mexican restaurant was excellent.

Family

4/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Brandon

My beef isn't with the staff at all. The lady at the front desk did everything she could within her power to rectify my issue. My beef is with Expedia for not properly booking my room with this hotel. The last thing that any traveler wants to deal with is hotel issues upon arriving from a long or stressful flight. Thankfully I was refunded and had a plan B. Lesson learned going forward. Always confirm your room when using a third party site.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

William

Great close to everything we wanted and easily walkable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Laura Lane

Comfortable room in a great location. Lobby and shared spaces were well-appointed. Patio space was lovely, but only open & available one of the three days that I was there, despite good weather. Front Desk staff wasn’t particularly helpful or friendly.

Self

4/10

Poor

28 Apr 2026

Sarah

AC did not seem to work :( wish there was a warning ahead of time about all the road work, made it really hard to get an uber

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Latisha

They had continental breakfast, but it wasn't free and the rooms didn't have microwaves nor were there any in the lobby. Overall everything else was great!

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

JOSE

Buen hotel, buena ubicación, la oferta gastronómica es muy básica.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Jermaine

The AC was cool

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Dana

Modern, trendy, boutique hotel. Great price, central location. Staff were very helpful and friendly. There was an error with my reservation and they made every effort to correct it. I would stay again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2026

Regina

Under new ownership, so there were a lot of issues finding reservations that were booked before the merger. The tv in my room didn't work and the elevator is a bit rickety.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2026

Eva

I arrived at the front desk and was given a key that did now work. Had to get down and get a working one. Was charged $30 extra at checkin for nothing. The room was at 81 F! Had to go down again and ask for someone to come up and turn on the A/C. There was no regular bed in the room, 4 bunkbeds!!! Location of the hotel is great.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Pamornpan

Good

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Rosemary

The hotel room was spacious and clean. The location was great and I had a great salad at the hotel restaurant. The hard part was that the hotel changed over from the Generator Hotel to the Rendale Hotel with new management during the weekend that I stayed there. There was confusion.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Anna

Very friendly helpful staff, the room was clean and the cafe in the lobby was awesome!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Whitney

Staff = 5/5 Forgive me, I cannot recall the exact names of the front desk staff, but Audrey (or Aubrey) and Mr. Shaun (Shawn, Sean) LOL, they were phenomenal! The entire front desk crew was solid, but those two truly stood out. They were welcoming, helpful, and made the experience that much better. I would honestly book here again because of them alone.

I stayed in a one-room king bed, which was comfortable overall. Housekeeping comes daily unless you place a do not disturb sign, and they did a good job for the most part. There were a few small areas where cleaning could have been more thorough. I noticed a couple of crumbs and things on the floor upon check-in, especially in corners and crevices.

Overall, it was a good stay. The hotel did have a slightly eerie vibe at times, but that could have just been my experience traveling alone. The location is a big plus, it’s within walking distance to great spots, and I felt safe walking around, even at night.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Francis

The noise outside the room was intolerable.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Ngoc

Comfortable room, nice outdoor cafe/patio and lobby lounge area

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Erica

clean, quality was for the price

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

william

Hotel is changing ownership (March 2026). I had 2 rooms reserved for my family. The hotel manager canceled one of my rooms thinking it was a duplicate, even though both were pre-paid. After an hour chatting with Expedia and the front desk and escalating to the property manager (Tim), we realized Tim canceled my resy. An hour wasted. Tim did nothing to compensate us for his error. My kid's room had no towels, no soap, no TV, and the in-room phone didn't work. Hotel is just OK otherwise---OH, there is a \"resort fee\" even though this isn't a resort. I would avoid.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Cheryl

I found the bed and bedding comfortable and the shower quite good! Hot water came up to the 9 th floor sink & shower quickly and consistently. Drinking glasses and a coffee maker were missed items, typically found in hotel rooms at this price point. The lobby is bright and welcoming but the decor of the hallway leading to my room was sort of dark and dreary and could use some brightening up. Overall, a good convenient choice.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Alejandro

Great and well located hotel

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Natalia

Check in wasn’t as easy, they told me I had to wait until 3:00 pm ( even though I arrived at 2:54pm) and after waiting about 30 mins they were unable to complete bc rooms were not ready so I decided to drop my luggage and once I came back at night, it was fine and I got my room.

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

david

The property was in the middle of some form of switch over, so the front desk had no idea what they're doing with the billing, after assuring Me 2 days in a row that housekeeping would clean the room, they never did, the refrigerators don't work, the TV didn't work, the bottom of the tub was flexible plastic that bent, overall a very poor.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Kelly

Renovated Hotel, very nice decorative designs

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

emily

Was told just changed owners day before we arrived so didn’t find prepaid reservation right away but sorted it out waved parking which was nice
Got too busy to make my wake up call I was told but Sean at reception was super nice and helpful

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Esmeralda

I was asleep then two woman start agrue

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Alexandra

I don’t know what the hotel will be like in the future, they just got bought out by another management company. However, when we stayed there was a horrible mold smell everytime you turned on the water, and no working ventilation in the bathroom. No coffee machine or microwave in the room either. They have a restaurant and cafe in the hotel but their prices are outrageous. BIGGEST ISSUE: hidden fees. There was a $130 “facility fee” that we were charged upon arrival that was not mentioned on Expedia. Then on top of that, there’s a $50 a day parking fee for the garage below which the parking fee was not upfront either. Staff are friendly, but the rooms are only cleaned every 3 days unless you ask for extra cleanings and new towels. I’d personally recommend going to a slightly more expensive hotel that won’t have the hidden fees, and will have a coffee machine in the room or even free breakfast because it’ll end up being cheaper in the long run. But again, all of these things could change over the next year as the hotel itself is changing naming and updating things.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Nimubona

clean

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Mohammad Mohiminul

this place is a scam

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Tara

Overly priced. Can't eat in dorm rooms. Coming in and out at desired times is not ideal. Seems like because you stay in a dorm room you had a curfew too. Front desk was not very accommodating. Security guy was nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Kim

My favorite hotel in DC. Staff is exceptional, Tina, Baby, Danny, Reyna and the housekeeping staff make every visit wonderful. The restaurant and the coffee shop are top notch. Best value and experience in DC!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Angela

The staff was very helpful and friendly! I loved the common spaces - there was plenty of comfortable room to set up my laptop.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2026

Robert

Property and amenities were great as always.

My concern was that I left a wedding ring at the property during mt last visit, I called, described it, and was told that it was located in my room.

Upon my return this time, I twice asked about the ring. Each time I received a nonchalant reply: 1. You have to check with housekeeping and they leave early and

2. Did you contact us about it? (Affirmative, I was told that it is here?) We don't have it. (No searching - Do you have a lost and found?) We don't have it.

No real interest in looking or attempting to assist.

Self

4/10

Poor

10 Mar 2026

Mackenzie

Not worth the price. Added \"property fees\" at check in, did not provide standard toiletries (could purchase), no coffee maker or microwave in the room.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Mya

Great

2/10

Poor

28 Feb 2026

Peinese

Staff was rude, unconcerned, unaccommodating
NO HOT WATER

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2026

Monica

yikes. everything here is a landlord special. the woman at the front desk wasn’t very nice either. i used expedia to book the room and pay, and when i got there to check in she said she needed to charge me another $30 for a “facility fee.” i asked her what that fee was for and she never actually told me.

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Audrey

Location was great, and the room was lovely. Of course, there was no hot water during our stay, but they comped our on-site parking and provided us with a kettle to heat up water for showers. Appreciated the service despite the water situation. Would definitely stay again!

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Keith

The room was great for the money it had everything we needed. Can be noisy at time but had ear plugs so not a problem. We carry then in every hotel now as you never know. It was an ideal location for the event we were attending.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Logan

The hot water was broken and there was a big dip in the middle of the bed

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2026

Laura

Great place, very hospitable lobby with a lot of seating space and nosh options. Room clean and bed terrific. Problems: TV shows channels in menu that then don't work. And NO HOT WATER on Friday morning at 9:30. Had to take a very quick cold shower without (a much needed) hair wash.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

Nabeeh

Amenities poor. No water kettle, no drinking water or tea or coffee in the room.

Business

4/10

Poor

12 Feb 2026

Tarsha

No hot water other then that it was ok staff was very pleasant me and yes i knew beforehand BUT they should of paid for the inconvenience to go to another hotel close to where i needed to be at same price

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

11 Feb 2026

Clay

The room was nice, but the TV didn’t work well. The sound kept cutting off frequently for a few seconds. Engineers replaced the TV, but the issue continued. There were only 41 or so channels and they didn’t all work. They could use new TVs. I wanted to connect my Xbox into the hdmi but for some reason the TV default volume was set to 100 if you used your own device which was insanely loud and you could not adjust it. Besides that the room was nice, clean, and the bar downstairs was also very scenic. However one of the main reasons I chose this hotel was hoping the TV would work well.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Malele

There was no hot water for the last 3 days of my stay, no change of beddings over a 6 nights stay, would definately not desire to come back.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Damian

It was a shared room with three roommates. We all got along fine. The front desk staff, Tina and Audrey were wonderful and actually remembered my name. They made my stay wonderful! Also, the maid that cleaned our room had the opportunity to take my watch that I’m mistakenly left on the tub. Very honest and kind. Nothing but good to share her about my experience here.

Self

2/10

Poor

06 Feb 2026

roman

Tried staying in one of those bunk bed, 4 random people room. Such a weird experience. I was assigned bed number 2. Came into the room, my bed was occupied, and I asked quietly: anyone here? This girl was staying in my bed, and apologized, asked if I can take her bed number 4. I said ok, was very tired from traveling. Quietly went to bed, closed my curtain. At midnight this other random guy came in, and occupied bed number 3, above me. He fell asleep instantly and started snoring and farting non stop. I took my stuff and left at 4 am. Asked for single room. It was so disgusting. Another thing, both days they didn’t have hot water, it just ran for 30 seconds and then cold water for 2 hours…

Business Self

4/10

Poor

06 Feb 2026

Kenneth

No hot water entire stay!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Angella

We definitely enjoyed our stay. It's a very walkable area. The morning baristas were very kind and great coffee or breakfast made right in your hotel lobby. That's a bonus in my book! We would book again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Greig

Very clean rooms and staff at front desk especially Tina are very helpful in accommodations and making your stay feel like home. I will make Generator Washington my first choice every time i visit DC and recommend for anyone who is going to visit DC.

Business

2/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Clyde

This was the 2nd year in a row we had issues with the hotel. Last year a water pipe caused no water and this year no hot water which made us have to move hotels and incur more expenses for our trip.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2026

george

No hot water
They should give me a refund

2/10

Poor

25 Jan 2026

Adam

Hot water wasn't working. We weren't given any timeline for a fix or any other support. Got a refund and left.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Everton

Good

2/10

Poor

25 Jan 2026

Eyad

No hot water from wed until i had to leave before storm fern

Was there for a conference, which is a social event...

Ya i want a full refund for the rest of the stay not just 169 ( state and tax]

Business Self