The River Inn

The River Inn — Washington, DC, United States

The River Inn is An apartment-style 4-star boutique hotel in Foggy Bottom in Washington, DC, United States.

Address: 924 25th St NW, Washington. Property ID: 1017895.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/the-river-inn-1017895

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Total price: $562 USD

2026-11-09 to 2026-11-12 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.9/10

Generous space and genuinely helpful staff make this a strong Foggy Bottom base. An apartment-style 4-star boutique hotel in Foggy Bottom, scored for what it is.

The River Inn is an apartment-style 4-star boutique hotel that wins on space, hospitality and practicality rather than luxury polish. We'd pick it for families, longer stays and GWU visits: studios and suites offer room to spread out, most have proper kitchenettes, and groceries and Foggy Bottom Metro are nearby. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the welcoming staff, cleanliness and comfortable rooms; strong overall ratings back that up.

The main compromise is condition, not the basics. Recent Hotels.com and Expedia guests describe aging bathrooms and finishes that could use a refresh, even while recommending the hotel. Valet parking costs extra, and breakfast isn't automatically included. We'd skip it if you want sleek, newly renovated interiors; choose it if usable space and attentive service matter more than designer surroundings.

• Best for: Families wanting space and kitchenettes; Longer stays; GWU visitors

• Watch out for: Some dated bathrooms and finishes; Paid valet parking; Breakfast not automatically included

• Location: Residential Foggy Bottom setting, a short walk from Metro, GWU and grocery stores.

• Rooms: Spacious studios and one-bedroom suites; most have stovetop kitchenettes, but bunk rooms have simpler appliances.

• Cleanliness: Consistently strong feedback across major guest-review sites, including recent stays.

• Service: Warm, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength across sources.

• Amenities: Matera restaurant and bar, fitness center, complimentary bicycles and free Wi-Fi.

• Fees and surprises: Valet and breakfast cost extra; a credit-card incidental hold is required, and cash isn't accepted.

Axel's opinion of The River Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The River Inn

• Property type: Apart-hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 924 25th St NW, Washington
• Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,031 reviews (location 4.3/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 15 min by taxi · Dulles International Airport: 48 min by taxi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 49 min by taxi · Vietnam Veterans Memorial: 6 min by taxi · Lincoln Memorial: 7 min by taxi · Washington Monument: 8 min by taxi
• Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between USD 8 and USD 12 per person (approximately); Valet parking fee: USD 42.00 per night (in/out privileges); Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night; Deposit: $75 per room per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (extra charge), Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen, Business center, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Washington, DC

Room types

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1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Accessible Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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• 1 Bedroom Accessible Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3

1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Potomac Quadruple Suite

• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Potomac Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Potomac Twin Suite (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bedrooms: 1
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Double Studio (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
• Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2

Accessible Double Studio (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
• Accessible Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Accessible Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2

Family Bunk Room

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