DC hotel advice needed
 

I'm looking at either the Hilton Embassy Row or the Carlyle Suites. Does anyone know anything about either of these? I know that they are close to Dupont Circle, which I hear is good. Any information would be a great help. Thanks! <BR>

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I stayed at Hotel Sofitel north of Dupont Circle -- highly recommend this European-style hotel and their steak for dinner. French influence (and patrons), good continental breakfast. <BR> <BR>It is across from the Hilton Embassy Row (I believe it is that Hilton) -- nicknamed the "Hinkley Hilton" for obvious Reagan attempt. If it is the Hilton I am thinking, it is mostly a convention-style hotel -- prepare for lots of conventioneers and long walks to your room. <BR> <BR>Know nothing about Carlyle Suites. But be prepared if you wish to go to the museums and mall around the Dupont Circle area -- it's about a mile-half to 2 mile walk to the White House. <BR> <BR>Best!

Justin -- but why would you walk to the White House & other sights from Dupont Circle? It is a short (2-stop) metro ride away and that saves a lot of walking.

It's the Washington Hilton across the street from the Sofitel on Connecticut Avenue. It's not the Hilton Embassy Row.

I would really appreciate it if anyone could tell me anything about these hotels. I'm trying to decide between them. Thanks a lot in advance!!

I thought I posted this already but it's not here so I will repeat. I said I would choose the Hilton Embassy Row due to location. It is only about a block from the Dupont metro and Carlyle Suites is about 4-5 blocks away. That's not a lot, but it is convenient to be right near it when you are traveling and walking a lot. I've been in that Hilton and it is very nice, more small and boutique-ish than many Hiltons (definitely NOT the Hilton across from Sofitel)--I've only been in restaurant and public areas for meetings, though, not the rooms, but I like it. I don't know the Carlyle, I think I've heard good things about them, but if the rates were close and I had no other compelling reason, I'd choose the Hilton for location--it is also closer to bookshops, ethnic restaurants, about one block to the Phillips Collection, etc.