I just came across the Braxton Hotel at 1440 Rhode Island Ave NW Wash DC at $69 a night on Wotif. I live in Maryland and wondered if the place is ok or what?? The location seems good and safe. Bardo or Shane do you know anything of it?
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The location is fine -- I've stayed at Helix which is virtually next door. 15 Ria is a short walk away which is a nice stop for drinks and/or dinner.

However -- I would strongly urge you to read the reviews on TripAdvisor before you make your decision. It is rated at almost the bottom of hotels reviewed in DC.

It looks like a complete fleabag. I walked by it the other day and wondered, "I wonder why people stay here." It could be a diamond in the rough, but on the outside it appears to be seedy.

There's a Comfort Inn on 13th Street that would probably be a better bet and looks less seddy.

Agree: great location, convenient to restauarants, etc. HOWEVER, it looks like a dump.

It appears to get some overflow from the hostel over on 11th. I am in that area a lot (usually chilling at Caribou) and notice that about all the guests are under 25.

If your only frame of reference for comparison is a trashy college dorm room (i.e. a guys room), maybe it won't seem so bad. It IS the cheapest in DC.

"I am in that area a lot (usually chilling at Caribou)"

Bardo and I have probably seen each other at the 'bou, since I hang there too.

Thanks everyone!! I won't be recommending this place!!!