2/10 Terrible
Sanam, Washington DC
Sep 22, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is falsely advertised as 5-star—it’s barely a 3-star at best. Room service was nonexistent; requests never arrived, and I had to chase staff repeatedly. Cleanliness was unacceptable—towels were rehung instead of replaced, toiletries weren’t replenished, and one day my room wasn’t cleaned at all despite being gone for 12 hours. They do not vacuum the rooms - their beds are raised and if you look under the bed, there is a LAYER of dust and particles. The “spa” is complete false advertising. There’s only a freezing pool (unheated), a sauna, and a steam room—no spa staff, salon, or Turkish bath as advertised. Even massages require hours’ notice because someone has to be called in. When I raised concerns, the hotel manager dismissed everything, saying the hotel is “discounted” and that he has salaries to pay—as if that excuses not delivering promised 5-star service. This is misleading advertising, poor management, and terrible guest care. I submitted my complaint to Expedia already the first night and I have requested a full refund. If you want a 5 star hotel - this is not it! Avoid this hotel.
Sanam
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
