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Where to stay in Washington D.C. Hotel reviews, hotel pictures, and guest hotel reviews of recommended hotels in Washington, D.C.
Topaz Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel
Topaz Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel: An Eastern ambience and holistic health philosophy permeates this upscale hotel. The morning "power hour" with energy drinks is complimentary.
Hotel Rouge, a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel Rouge, a Kimpton Hotel: True to its name, the hip hotel is vibrantly decorated with red accents and avant-garde furnishings. Bar Rouge offers complimentary coffee every morning beginning at 6 a.m.
Churchill Hotel
Churchill Hotel: This member of Historic Hotels of America has a friendly staff and a European feel. Extras are few but thoughtful, including wireless Internet access and complimentary Evian at turndown. A good value in a very convenient location.
Fairfax at Embassy Row
Fairfax at Embassy Row: A landmark of style and grace since 1927.Elegant hotel in a historic building that was once a Ritz-Carlton. Pet- and kid-friendly policies, and a well-quipped fitness center.
Hotel Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel: This artistically designed upscale hotel is a modern version of the 1930s French Moderne style. The hotel's "living room" is where guests will find complimentary tea and coffee each morning and a wine reception each evening.
Embassy Suites Washington-Convention Center
Embassy Suites Washington-Convention Center: Located between the White House and the U.S. Capitol this all-suite hotel is within walking distance of many major attractions. Guests are offered complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts each day and a manager's reception each night.
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.: Asian elegance and city views are signatures of this lavish luxury hotel. Guestrooms provide deluxe entertainment systems, outfitted dressing areas and large marble baths with separate shower stalls and deep tubs.
St. Gregory Hotel & Suites
St. Gregory Hotel & Suites: Guests are provided with daily shoe shines and newspapers at this upscale hotel. All rooms have refrigerators and suites feature pantry kitchens.
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Washington Marriott at Metro Center: This stylish hotel has its own Starbucks CafT as well as a full-service restaurant, Fire & Sage.
Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel
Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel: Art, including large portraits of national leaders by Randy Slack, is ever present at this luxury hotel. Celebrity Chef Art Smith features Southern-modern cuisine at the Art and Soul restaurant and ArtBar.
Embassy Suites Hotel Washington DC
Embassy Suites Hotel Washington DC: A garden atrium graces this nine-story all-suite hotel. Guests are provided with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily and a manager's reception each night.
Donovan House, a Thompson Hotel
Donovan House, a Thompson Hotel: A bit of retro chic, created by Studio Gaia, infuses the atmosphere at this modern luxury hotel. Each unique room includes custom design elements such as a chocolate leather canopy above the bed and a cocoon spiral shower.
Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion
Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion: In the same building as the metro station, this newly renovated all-suite hotel offers convenient transit to area attractions. Guests are provided with a complimentary hot breakfast daily and cocktails at the nightly manager's reception.
Residence Inn Washington, DC-Capitol
Residence Inn Washington, DC-Capitol: Buffet breakfasts, weekday receptions, coffee in the lobby and hi-speed Internet are all complimentary at this accommodating luxury hotel.
Watergate
Watergate: CLOSED UNTIL LATE 2009. Gave its name to the biggest presidential scandal in American history.This luxury hotel caters to business travelers with 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and a 24-hour business center. The hotel is soon to turn condo.
Grand Hyatt Washington
Grand Hyatt Washington: Twelve-story atrium hotel located at Metro Center.
One Washington Circle
One Washington Circle: All-suite hotel with cityview balconies and kitchens. A location next to the Foggy Bottom Metro stop makes it a very convenient choice.
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel: This high-rise luxury hotel in the center of the business district offers dramatic city views. Guestrooms include a minibar, workdesk and marble bath.
Hotel Madera, a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel Madera, a Kimpton Hotel: This pet friendly luxury hotel provides dog treats as well as water and food bowls. Staff will even shop for pet supplies. Human guests are pampered with a wine reception each evening.
Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC
Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC: Luxury, Five-Diamond hotel in Washington, D.C.'s West End, adjacent to Georgetown.
Four Seasons Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel: The resort-style Four Seasons Fitness Club and Spa features 12,500 square feet of state-of-the-art exercise equipment, lap pool, sauna, massage, spa treatments, Private Spa Room, personal trainers, Pilates and spinning.
Melrose Hotel
Melrose Hotel: Luxurious oasis in the heart of D.C.
Dupont Hotel
Dupont Hotel: A doorman greets guests at this recently refurbished luxury hotel. Wireless Internet is complimentary. Guests are offered 24-hour-a-day access to the fitness, business and guest-service centers.
Hotel Monaco
Hotel Monaco: Sophisticated boutique hotel in the city's commercial heart, in a marble National Landmark building from the 1800s. The former Tariff Building, it is leased from the Federal Government. High ceilings, wide hallways.
Hotel George, a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel George, a Kimpton Hotel: What's old is new again at this hip historic hotel. Rooms are decorated with modern art and have luxury bedding, granite executive desks, marble bathrooms, leather lounges, 32-inch HDTVs and iHome radio docking stations with MP3 ports.
Hotel Lombardy
Hotel Lombardy: Boutique hotel with old world charm in a historic 1929 building just down Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House. Charming, old-fashioned surroundings and small but stylish guest rooms, although guests report inconsistent service from staff.
Doubletree Washington DC
Doubletree Washington DC: Located amidst stately brownstones, this Doubletree hotel is in one of Washington, D.C.'s finest neighborhoods. This all-suite hotel in a residential neighborhood may be better suited for families then for business travelers. A rooftop swimming pool and suites with full kitchens give families a comfortable home base. Business travelers may be put out at the lack of weekday breakfast, business center, or high-speed Internet access.
JW Marriott Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel: Upscale convention hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue walking distance to the White House. Fairly luxurious hotel with very moderate prices, although reports on the service have been mixed.
Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown
Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown: Guest rooms at this lavish historic-landmark hotel harbor niceties such as DVD home theater systems and DVD/CD libraries, feather beds with down comforters, and baths including separate showers, deep tubs and water closets.
St. Regis Washington DC
St. Regis Washington DC: Every American president beginning with Calvin Coolidge has visited this outstanding historic hotel, which recently underwent an extensive renovation.
Latham Hotel
Latham Hotel: Celebrity chef Michel Richard has created a French and Californian fusion menu in the hotel's award-winning restaurant, Citronelle.
Homewood Suites Washington DC
Homewood Suites Washington DC: The White House and the Smithsonian Institute are within walking distance of this downtown hotel. Guests are treated to a complimentary hot breakfast daily and a welcome home buffet with beer, wine and soda Monday through Thursday.
Hay-Adams
Hay-Adams: Washington's most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St.John's Church, the "Church of the Presidents."
Hamilton Crowne Plaza
Hamilton Crowne Plaza: This older hotel a few blocks from the White House boasts a multilingual staff who can handle every language from Chinese to Swahili. Renovated in 2002, the hotel is full service, including meeting space and business services.
Fairmont Washington DC
Fairmont Washington DC: Offers spacious guestrooms and the colors of nature found in the hotel's central garden courtyard.
Hotel Helix, a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel Helix, a Kimpton Hotel: A quirky, pop-art hotel. This colorful Kimpton boutique hotel will catch your attention right away -- from Barbie and Ken in the lobby, to the lime green, papaya and red color scheme. The 60s-retro décor is quite whimsical and particularly appealing to the 20-something crowd.
Sofitel Lafayette Square
Sofitel Lafayette Square: Bordering the White House, this downtown luxury hotel is set in a 19th century landmark. Guest rooms are styled in a updated version of Art Deco and include a marble bathroom with separate tub and glass-enclosed shower.
Omni Shoreham
Omni Shoreham: This quiet and classic AAA Four-Diamond grand hotel has played host to presidents, world leaders and celebrities since it waw built in the 1930s.
Jefferson Hotel
Jefferson Hotel: Stately hotel four blocks from the White House is a favorite among lawyers, but caters to families with children as well. [b][i]Editors Note: Since this review, the hotel has become part of the Kor Hotels Group, and amenities and services may have changed.[/i][/b]
Madison
Madison: This classic luxury hotel just down the street from the White House was reinvented in 2003 as a modern luxury hotel with traditional style.
Park Hyatt Washington
Park Hyatt Washington: Designer Tony Chi help reinvent this ultra luxury hotel combining modern styling with American folk art. Guests can take advantage of complimentary car service within the capital.
Willard InterContinental
Willard InterContinental: From its inception in 1850, a favorite choice of U.S. and international travelers.
Churchill Hotel
A member of Historic Hotels of America.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Hamilton CP Washington DC
Hotel staff speaks Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Swahili.
Doubletree Hotel Washington D.C.
Located amidst stately brownstones in one of Washington, D.C.'s finest neighborhoods.
Fairmont
Offers spacious guestrooms and the colors of nature found in the hotel's central garden courtyard.
Four Seasons Hotel
The resort-style Four Seasons Fitness Club and Spa features 12,500 square feet of state-of-the-art exercise equipment, lap pool, sauna, massage, spa treatments, Private Spa Room, personal trainers, Pilates and spinning.
Grand Hyatt Washington
Twelve-story atrium hotel located at Metro Center.
Hay-Adams
Washington's most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St.John's Church, the "Church of the Presidents."
Holiday Inn Washington -- On The Hill
Recent major renovations; winner of the 2003 Renovation Award.
Holiday Inn Washington Central White House
Recipient of the Quality Excellence Award for guest satisfaction and impeccable service.
Homewood Suites -- Thomas Circle
Offers elegantly appointed suites with a "home away from home" atmosphere.
Hotel Helix
A quirky, pop-art hotel.
Hotel Lombardy
"Old World" charm in the heart of downtown.
Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.
Sophisticated boutique hotel in the city's commercial heart.
Jefferson Hotel
Historic boutique hotel four blocks from the White House. Review of the Jefferson
Jurys Washington Hotel
Offers superior accommodations, a full service restaurant, one of city's most popular bars and extensive conference facilities.
JW Marriott Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue
Rising above the most recognizable landmarks of Washington, D.C.
Madison Hotel
This classic luxury hotel just down the street from the White House was reinvented in 2003 as a modern luxury hotel with traditional style.
Melrose Hotel
Luxurious oasis in the heart of D.C.
Omni Shoreham
Renowned AAA Four-Diamond hotel has played host to presidents, world leaders and celebrities since 1930.
One Washington Circle Hotel
Features spacious walkout balconies with city views from every suite.
Radisson Barcelo Hotel Washington
A deluxe, 301 room, European-inspired hotel property.
Ritz-Carlton
Continues to capture AAA's Five Diamond award for luxury setting and exceptional service
St. Regis
A stopping place for royalty, presidents and prime ministers since its opening in 1926.
Tabard Inn
Vibrant, yet unassuming, the Tabard is comprised of 40 guest rooms, each unique in character and design.
Topaz Hotel
New age hotel with a "sunburst" feel.
Watergate
Gave its name to the biggest presidential scandal in American history.
Westin Embassy Row, Washington, D.C.
A landmark of style and grace since 1927.
Willard InterContinental
From its inception in 1850, a favorite choice of U.S. and international travelers.
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