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Due to various accounts that I have which sit on North Capitol Street or in the shadows of Union Station, I am often asked to seek availability from the Hotel George, a Kimpton Hotel.\u00a0 As one of the most upscale hotels in the neighborhood, the George is a mainstay for any travelers who will be spending time visiting the Capitol Building, the Courts, or the various state-based agencies who sit in the office buildings which line Capitol Street.\u00a0The George sits in a handsome historic hotel on E Street facing south towards the Capitol.\u00a0 Though no views of the Capitol exist from the hotel itself, the George is a very short walk.\u00a0 The George theme is evident throughout the property, and most notably on art work which captures Mr. Washington\u2019s visage.<\/p>\n
I was embarking on a four night stay at the property.\u00a0 Arriving late in the afternoon, I had a chance to see the hotel\u2019s popular wine hour in full effect.\u00a0 Guests were milling about the cozy chic lobby with their wine glasses and others were partaking in the Wii system which was set up for guests play.\u00a0 A grand piano also has a presence in the lobby however no one was brave enough to tickle its keys at the time I entered.\u00a0 Off to the right of check in is Bistro Bis, the acclaimed Capitol Hill restaurant, and an establishment at which I\u2019d be dining the next night.<\/p>\n
I checked into an interior facing room \u2013 probably not most guests\u2019 favorite but truthfully not a bad choice here.\u00a0 Though front facing rooms would have a finer view for sure, that of office buildings lining E Street, they might also capture a fair amount of street noise, or construction noise since the building to the East was under construction.\u00a0 My room, though on the darker side, was quiet for sure.\u00a0 It was also mighty spacious with plenty of room for me to work out without hitting the bed or the desk.<\/p>\n
The room is decorated in light neutral colors.\u00a0 It has clean, if not particularly memorable d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 The cabinet furniture also tucks neatly into an alcove in the wall creating even more living space.\u00a0 The finest feature might be the bathroom however.\u00a0 All marble flooring and a stall shower to my liking.\u00a0 And even better, the soaps and shampoos were dispensable in the shower \u2013 this is a wonderfully eco-friendly route.\u00a0 Guests use no more soap than they require and housekeeping need not throw and replenish with new soaps each day.<\/p>\n
I did get an opportunity to dine in Bistro Bis, one of the city\u2019s top French inspired restaurants.\u00a0 On an occasion prior, I enjoyed lunch here while three tables away from former Congressman Dick Gephardt of Missouri.\u00a0 This time I\u2019d enjoy dinner three tables away from current Senator and former Saturday Night Live great, Al Franken.\u00a0 I was joined by my friend, Don, and we enjoyed French bistro style favorites adjacent to an almost open-air kitchen.\u00a0 While the food here is extremely pricey, the restaurant remains busy because of the fine flavors and exceptional service.\u00a0 I\u2019m just happy I had gift card!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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