PHOENIX PARK HOTEL, Washington

The hotel sits directly across from Union Station, giving immediate access to Amtrak, the Metro Red Line, and bus services. Most major DC landmarks-Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Gallery of Art, and Smithsonian museums-are within a 10-20 minute walk. For longer trips, the Metro stop is steps away, and the route to Reagan National Airport takes about 20 minutes by cab or Metro. Ride-share pickups are fast, and the area offers numerous dining options at Union Station and along Massachusetts Avenue. The street is busy, so rooms facing the avenue can be noisy from traffic and sirens; higher floors or rear-facing rooms provide more quiet.

Room types range from the Queen Superior (175-18 m²) to the King Deluxe with pull-out sofa (33 m²), plus expansive suites up to 2000 sq ft. All include Simmons Beautyrest pillowtop beds, 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens, a 43" HDTV, refrigerator, safe, hairdryer, iron, bathrobes, and Bluetooth speaker clock. Marble bathrooms feature walk-in showers; rooms on the third floor offer bathtubs upon request. The standard rooms are efficiently sized-some find them small for two people or multiple suitcases-while suites offer separate living areas, wet bars, gas fireplaces, and private terraces with city views. Rooms with a built-in desk are available on request. Windows in lower-facing rooms may look onto a brick wall; street-facing rooms provide natural light but can be noisy. A 24/7 coffee lounge is on the second floor instead of in-room coffee makers.

The Dubliner is the hotel's main dining venue, offering Irish-American cuisine including fish and chips and Irish beef stew, plus a full bar with Guinness and exclusive Auld Dubliner Amber Ale. Breakfast is a la carte (up to about $28 per person); standard room rates do not include breakfast. The kitchen closes at 10:00 PM or 10:30 PM depending on the day, and room service is not available-Grab-and-go pickup from the pub is an alternative. Live Irish music is performed nightly from 7:30 PM to midnight. A 24/7 coffee lounge on the second floor provides complimentary espresso, latte, cappuccino, hot chocolate, and tea. Numerous dining options are also within a short walk at Union Station and along Massachusetts Avenue.

The fitness center is open 24/7 and includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, bikes, medicine balls, and yoga mats. Bicycle rental and bike tours are available for an additional charge, and The Dubliner offers happy hour specials. The hotel does not have a pool, spa, sauna, or jacuzzi. Live entertainment in the pub runs nightly from 7:30 PM to midnight, featuring Irish ballads and jigs.

WiFi is free throughout the hotel. The business center on the second floor is open 24 hours and includes a boarding-pass kiosk and mobile printing. A self-service laundry room with detergent is free for guests. Valet parking costs $62 per night; self-parking at nearby garages is available for $35-$68. There is no airport shuttle-Reagan National (DCA) is about 20 minutes by cab/Metro, Dulles (IAD) about 60 minutes. The front desk operates 24/7 and can arrange tours, restaurant reservations, and transportation. Housekeeping is daily; additional supplies are available on request. The hotel has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible rooms (Superior King with roll-in shower), and ADA-compliant public spaces. Adjoining rooms are available, and bicycles can be stored on site. A $100 incidental deposit is required at check-in.