reasonable rate for family of four (approx. $149) in a great location. Room was very comfortable and clean. In room internet was a little slow, but this was not our priority. Several convenient stores located near hotel for family snacks and quick meals ( CVS, subway, bread/bagel store). One week day there was a farmers market a few blocks from the hotel (maybe it was Thursday?) Great location, easy to walk to most sights.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this Courtyard Marriott. I stayed for a long weekend, arrived early morning. The very friendly staff managed an early check-in for me and stored my luggage until ready. I booked a double room and received one that faced the Spy Museum across the street...very comfortable and clean. 2-double beds, comfortable chair, workdesk w/ ergonomic chair and free internet, tv w/all the channels I like plus several sports channels. The bathroom was clean w/plenty towels.

Loved the fact that it was in an old bank building (small and cozy, which I like), so plenty of original trim and marble. The elevators required your room key in order to access your floor, which I liked because it restricted access. The cafe (which I believe serves only breakfast) was in the basement level was very comfy and nice...the breakfast buffet was ample w/selections and very good..eggs made to order, food very tasty and replenished regularly. The wait staff were very pleasant.

As a major tea drinker, one of my favorite amenities was the fact that I could select a variety of teas from a tea chest in the main level guest area, along with half-and-half and splenda, to take to my room and have tea whenever I wanted....I really enjoy my tea!

I thought the location was perfect....walking distance to major attractions (if you are a walker, which I am not), close to the metro and another transportation system called the 'dc circulator' (which I used for all 3 days there)....loved it! It is also in a very safe area...after hours, when the street and major pedestrian traffic slowed down, people were socializing at the outdoor cafes, walking their dogs, etc. Felt very safe.

Families stayed there, singles, couples, tourists....if you are looking for a high end business hotel, this one is not for you, otherwise, I think it is a gem.

Since I loved the location, the breakfast, the room rate, and especially the tea, I would not hesitate to stay there again and recommend it to others.

Our family stayed here in July. the location was great. close to the metros and in walking distance to most things. The staff was friendly and the hotel clean. The rooms however are very very small. we had a room with 2 double beds and there were four of us. There was very little space around the bed and the bathroom was even worse interms of space. The pool was very disappointing. There was mold along the walls of the pool and hot tub. After a long day of walking and sight seeing the hot tub sounded good but it was not something we wanted to get in to.

We stayed at the Courtyard Washington Convention Center for 5 nights in mid-July. Overall, we were very happy with the hotel. The front desk and bell service were very helpful and friendly throughout the week. We arrived early in the day and although our room wasn't ready they willingly stored our luggage for the day so we could get out and see some sights. I requested a quiet room and they gave us a room that faced another building so there was no view but also no street noise. Once you see the size of all the buildings you will understand why there isn't much of a view anywhere except at the top of the Washington Monument.
The best thing about this hotel is the location coupled with the price. My number one priority when booking our hotel was the location. I wanted something within walking distance of some of the major sights, easy access to the metro and a variety of restaurant choices close by. The Courtyard met these requirements. It is right across the street from the Spy Museum and National Portrait Museum and an easy 1 block walk to the Gallery Place/China Town Yellow line metro stop. It is about a 7 block level walk to the White House just west on F Street (10+ min.) and about a 5 block walk South to the National Archives and Mall. We walked all over town from the hotel; to the Mall, the White House and the Capitol building. My husband had knee surgery recently and we were very worried about the strain on his knee but walking is easy in DC and you would miss so much if you cabbed it everywhere. We also used the Metro which is so easy to figure out. There is no need for a schedule because the trains run so frequently. We walked to the Lincoln monument one evening (a very long walk) and then cabbed it back to the hotel which was only about $11.
The down side of the Courtyard is the size of the rooms. We had our 16 year old with us for this trip and we were pretty tight in the rooms. We had a King bed and a pull out sofa, which was surprisingly comfortable. When the couch was pulled out there was only about two feet between the bed and the couch. The bathroom is very small. A seperate room for the bath and toilet but the sink area is a small single sink with very small counters. It was difficult to have three people get ready at once, probably terrible if there had been one more girl needing plugs and mirrors. You also can't be in the sink area without having the light shine in the face of the person sleeping on the couch bed.
Overall, I would recommend the Courtyard for people who want to be in Penn Quarter and are willing to trade the size of the room for location, free internet, and a nice clean hotel.
P.S. Don't forget to contact your Congressperson in advance for White House tours, Capitol Tour, and other special events.