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Windsor Inn Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Smithsonian Institution

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Breakfast area
Windsor Inn Hotel offers a comfy retreat near the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Guests enjoy the library, in-room WiFi, and attentive concierge services. Visitors praise the helpful staff and relax with complimentary newspapers during their stay.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1842 16th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20009

What's nearby

  • Howard University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • White House - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • National Mall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • U Street Station - 9 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ted's Bulletin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dupont Italian Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Exiles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bandit Taco - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Windsor Inn Hotel

Hotel near Smithsonian's National Zoo
Close to Howard University, Windsor Inn Hotel provides amenities like a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Windsor Inn Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Windsor Inn Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Windsor Inn Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Windsor Inn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Windsor Inn Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Windsor Inn Hotel located?

Located in Northwest, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lincoln Theater, Howard University, and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Smithsonian Institution and White House are also within 2 mi (3 km). U Street Station is 9 minutes by foot and Dupont Circle Station is 12 minutes.

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Windsor Inn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1001 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location very near downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tomohiro

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was quite standard, with basic amenities and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean & cute boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but does the job
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely, small boutique hotel. My room was small but sparkling clean as was the bathroom. An iron and ironing board, hair dryer and the usual small bottles of soap and shampoo were in the room. And, great internet access. The hotel is located in a lovely residential area where I easily found safe, street parking for the weekend. The hotel keeps the front desk open 24/7 and in the morning hot coffee is available. I don’t consider this a con but this is not a hotel if you are planning to spend a lot of time in your room. It’s definitely for those who want a quiet place to sleep and to get dressed and out in the morning…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient. Majority of staff (save one at the front) were pleasant and helpful. Aside from key swipe to get into my room never working, all was fine. And yes, the AC worked, which was crucial, given the temp was ~100 degrees F most of my visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good place to be

This was the second place I stayed while on my trip, such a relief from the first. It was clean and quiet and felt safe. No breakfast but I don't eat that anyway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and out of the way
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old historic place, and is reasonably well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
All great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Quiet, nice staff, close location to U street corridor Con: No elevator, rooms not maintained well
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

AHMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is good for budget travelers, staff was friendly, great location, easy to reach and cozy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Windsor Inn was a throwback to an earlier age with great working AC, and though the room was small, it did provide everything I needed for one person on a business trip. It was not fancy but very serviceable and very right on the price for DC.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Taking people with you

Hundred and Ten percent World Class Customer Service, thanks for Team support and the Amazing experience that you provide.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the outdoor seating area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent for a night away.

For a one night stay when you have plans. This hotel is a budget friendly option. If you just need a place to lay your head, I would recommend for a day trip but not for a week unless you’re really on a budget or traveling alone. The location is excellent. There’s ample on street parking surrounding the in on the weekends. It’s a good 30 minute walk to Dupont Circle or the Lincoln theater.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was so cute and in a fabulous location. It was quaint and clean with lovely staff and quirky decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rhodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique charming older property in DC

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has had years of bad renovations. It is pretty rundown
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights and it is simple , clean, and perfect for an amazing downtown experience .

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, near downtown and major touristic places in DC.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sinclair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful n vintage hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
It was an okay stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alec

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very old, carpet was smelly, shower was unclean and mildew, missing tiles in the shower can cut your feet, sink falling apart. No elevator, no water at all for customers, not even to purchase. Terrible experience. I will never stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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