Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: The Madison in Washington

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 24 Oktober 2012 | 17.35

The Madison

Inside the Madison hotel in Washington.

This stately, newly renovated hotel in downtown Washington, a few blocks from the White House, offers rooms from $300 and suites from $1,200 to $4,000.

THE BASICS

The august Madison has since 1963 provided temporary sleeping quarters for many famous (and infamous) characters, from Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson to heads of state including American presidents awaiting a move-in date at the White House. The building, which also includes nine floors of office space, was bought last year for $123 million by Jamestown, an Atlanta real estate investment and management company. The owners have completed a renovation of the 356-room hotel that cost more than $20 million, just in time for the coming presidential inauguration and the hotel's 50th anniversary.

LOCATION

At the busy corner of 15th Street and M Street NW, and not far from Dupont Circle, the Madison is a short stroll from the White House and other attractions including the Renwick Gallery and the Studio Theater.

THE ROOM

No. 927, the elegant, 336-square-foot room that I shared with my partner, had a plush king-size bed with soft cotton sheets that stood against a wall covered in black and white wallpaper busy with sketches that recalled the Revolutionary America era of the hotel's namesake, James Madison. The palette of earth tones included a dark carpet and brown and beige throughout with a touch of red in the coverlet and a pair of pillows. Several lamps, a large desk, plenty of electrical outlets and a regal leather chair with a small hassock made for a comfortable environment that was a mix of traditional and contemporary. The minibar stocked with top-shelf liquor and a Keurig coffee maker added to the luxurious atmosphere.

THE BATHROOM

There were body care products from C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries in a bathroom that was spacious and modern, with a big shower. The color scheme of the rest of the room — white and earth tones — was reflected in the marble countertop and dark wood drawers beneath.

AMENITIES

The lobby was buzzing with well-dressed guests of all ages on a Friday afternoon and evening in early September. At one end is the Federalist restaurant and across the lobby are PostScript, a cafe with a barista bar, and the Lobby Bar. Pictures of James and Dolley Madison share a wall at the lobby bar with other artwork and the many bottles used to make cocktails, including politically themed specialties like the Great Debate (small batch bourbon, blended vermouth, chartreuse and orange peel, $14). The hotel has a small gym and free Wi-Fi. A garage is down the block, but at $40 a night, it's no bargain.

ROOM SERVICE

I ordered an American Breakfast ($24) of scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, home fries, coffee and juice at 9:15 a.m. They arrived hot (and delicious) in under 20 minutes.

BOTTOM LINE

There is a palpable politics/business vibe here that ought to make Beltway dealmaker types feel right at home but may not be ideal for fans of a more cutting-edge boutique experience. If a hotel can be said to have a personality, this one might be an older fella working on a more hip image, someone who has put in the time and money, bought custom suits from Tom James perhaps and looks great, but is graying at the temples nonetheless.

The Madison, 1177 15th Street, NW; (202) 862-1600; madisonhoteldc.com.


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