The Channel Inn - Washington, USA 

NO!
Posted: Thu, Jul 24 2008
We had an appaulling stay at the Channel Inn. We were in DC for one week for business and had to change room 3 times. The first two smelt like burned rubber, the third was above the air-conditioning stack and the vents made an intolerable racket all night long. We finally were moved to a 'Junior Suite' with a view of the River. This room was identical to the others, with the exception of the view and an ice bucket. It was passable. The location is okay - relatively close to 'Waterfront' metro station and there is nothing wrong with the area of town - we never felt unsafe and didn't see any dodgey characters. But no, do not stay here - whatever it costs, stay somewhere closer to the centre of town in a better hotel.

Basic but nice
Posted: Thu, Jun 26 2008
I enjoyed my stay ot the Channel Inn. When we arrived, we discovered we had reserved our room to check in the following day, but they were very helpful and added the extra night at the previously arranged rate and checked us straight in. The room was large, although it did have a funny smell... Housekeeping were helpful and pleasent. The hotel restaurant lacked variety but was otherwise satisfactory. Free Wifi was great. There is a bus stop right out the front that takes you directly to the National Mall for $1 or you can walk it in about 20 minutes. There is a Safeway a 10 minute walk away. The hotel is located in a farely nice neighbourhood and we felt safe where ever we went... i had heard bad reports about DC neighbourhoods, but this was fine.