Must-see hotels in Washington, DC

  • Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    We rarely give establishments a 10 out of 10 score, but that's what this splendid hotel deserves. Not as large as its five-star DC competitors, it has a…

  • Hay-Adams Hotel

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    One of the city’s great heritage hotels, the Hay is a beautiful old building where ‘nothing is overlooked but the White House.’ The property has the best…

  • Kimpton George Hotel

    Washington, DC

    Nods to namesake George Washington are pervasive at this hotel, which is the hippest lodging on the Hill. Rooms exude a cool, creamy-white Zen and feature…

  • The Jefferson

    Washington, DC

    The elegant, two-winged 1923 mansion has an ornate porte-cochère, beaux-arts architecture and a luxurious interior full of crystal and velvet, all meant…

  • Lyle Washington DC

    Washington, DC

    In-the-know business travelers, families and couples make their way to the overlooked Carlyle, set amid embassies. The art-deco gem offers quiet,…

  • Hotel Hive

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    There's plenty of buzz around DC's first micro-hotel. The 83 rooms are small (twin and bunk-bed rooms are tiny, and don't have closets – opt for a king…

  • Watergate Hotel

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    The 2016 unveiling of this iconic hotel's redesign had DC's smart set all aflutter, and the general consensus seems to be that Ron Arad's sleek interior…

  • Henley Park Hotel

    Washington, DC

    This beautiful Tudor-style structure used to be an apartment building for Senators and Congressmen. The rooms – decked in tasteful plaids, paisleys, and…

  • Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel

    Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights

    Snuggled into a tree-lined neighborhood near trendy 14th St, Mason & Rook feels like your urbane friend’s chic apartment. The lobby resembles a handsome…

  • Willard InterContinental Hotel

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    The Willard is where MLK wrote his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech; where the term ‘lobbyist’ was coined (by President Grant to describe political wranglers…

  • Embassy Circle Guest House

    Washington, DC

    Embassies surround this 1902 French-country-style home, which sits a few blocks from Dupont’s nightlife hubbub. The 11 big-windowed rooms are decked out…

  • Chester A Arthur House

    Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights

    Snooze in one of four rooms in this beautiful Logan Circle row house, located a stumble from the restaurant boom along P and 14th Sts. The 1883 abode is…

  • Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.

    Washington, DC

    Modern Americana is celebrated in this classy minimalist West End hotel, right down to the gorgeous interplay of textiles and wood throughout (the Vermont…

  • Rosewood Washington, DC

    Georgetown

    Perched on the C&O Canal, this tucked-away gem is the epitome of modern elegance. Spacious guest rooms, in a soothing neutral palette with pewter and gold…

  • Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C.

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Feeling every bit like a federal mansion, with blue-and-gray architectural details playing off historic DC, this West End hotel feels immediately homey…

  • Ritz-Carlton Georgetown

    Georgetown

    Not many places can make something out of an old incinerator, but the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown didn’t skip a beat by utilizing the industrial brick…

  • St Regis Washington

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    The neo-renaissance St Regis is one of the grandest hotels in the city. What else can you say about a building designed to resemble nothing less than an…

  • Graham Georgetown

    Georgetown

    Set smack in Georgetown's heart, the Graham occupies the intersection between stately tradition and modernist hip. Good-sized rooms have tasteful silver,…

  • Tabard Inn

    Washington, DC

    Named for The Canterbury Tales inn, the Tabard spreads across three Victorian-era row houses. The 40 rooms are hard to generalize: all come with vintage…

  • Morrison-Clark Historic Inn & Restaurant

    Washington, DC

    Listed on the Register of Historic Places and helmed by a doting staff, the 114-room Morrison-Clark comprises two 1864 Victorian residences filled with…

  • Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC

    Washington, DC

    A bold-green, art-deco-inspired interior helps polish the cool-cat vibe at this temple to glamour. Set in the 1839 Tariff Building, a neoclassical…

  • Embassy Suites Washington DC

    Washington, DC

    This Embassy displays the chain's typical hallmarks: all the units are two-room suites (living room with sofa bed in front, bedroom in back), there’s a…

  • Kimpton Hotel Madera

    Washington, DC

    Cozy yet cosmopolitan, the Madera is one of DC's 10 Kimpton-brand properties, the focus here being more of a small, intimate boutique than large funk-da…

  • HighRoad Hostel

    Washington, DC

    HighRoad's Victorian row-house exterior belies its modern interior. The dorms come in various configurations, from four to 14 beds – some mixed, others…

  • Cambria Washington DC Convention Center

    Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights

    The Cambria racks up bonus points for its vast rooms. The shiny dove-gray and white chambers come equipped with a sofa sleeper, powered-up work desk and…

  • Kimpton Rouge Hotel

    Washington, DC

    Rouge's decor is definitely red – deep crimson, to be precise – with bold designs, funky furniture and hip photo art decorating the good-sized rooms,…

  • Georgetown Suites

    Georgetown

    If you don’t mind trading style for ho-hum practicality (and 1980s decor), the Georgetown Suites provide good value for the neighborhood. The most common…

  • Capitol Hill Hotel

    Washington, DC

    This friendly, 153-room hotel occupies a sober-looking building near the Capitol. Dark walnut furnishings and white cushiony beds dot the spacious, clean…

  • Kimpton Hotel Palomar DC

    Washington, DC

    The Palomar attracts a stylish business clientele, plus a whole lot of pooches. Room decor is midcentury modernish, with geometric lamps, a muted color…

  • Kimpton Topaz Hotel

    Washington, DC

    Abracadabra: the door swings open at the Topaz to reveal an Arabian Nights–style decor. Jewel-tone colors dominate the rooms – purple love seats, sapphire…

  • Woodley Park Guest House

    Upper Northwest DC

    Originally built as a private home in 1907, this elegant B&B close to the Metro stop offers excellent value. Upper-floor rooms are nice and sunny;…

  • Swann House

    Washington, DC

    A dozen rooms sprinkled throughout an exquisite 1883 Romanesque mansion, all set off enough from Dupont Circle to be quiet, but close enough to be an easy…

  • Kimpton Glover Park Hotel

    Upper Northwest DC

    This 154-room hotel in residential Glover Park, near Georgetown, has a decidedly boutique feel. It also offers excellent value. The surroundings are…

  • William Penn House

    Washington, DC

    This friendly Quaker-run guesthouse with garden offers clean, well-maintained dorms, though it could use more bathrooms. There are 30 beds in total,…

  • Eldon Suites

    Washington, DC

    Given its location spitting distance from the Convention Center, Eldon Suites puts up plenty of business folk. Families dig it, too. You get much more…

  • Line Hotel DC

    Washington, DC

    Opened in 2018, the Line breathes fresh energy into an old church. It's as on-trend as you can get, with three restaurants and two bars by local celebrity…

  • City House Hostel Washington DC

    Washington, DC

    This small, jolly hostel puts you a few blocks from H St's rollicking nightlife. The rooms, in shades of sky blue, tomato red and other bright paints,…

  • Madison

    Washington, DC

    The Madison has hosted every US president since JFK. The attractive rooms are midsized, with silver-gray walls, fluffy white beds, a sturdy work desk and…

  • Adam’s Inn

    Washington, DC

    Tucked on a shady residential street, this 27-room inn is known for its personalized service, fluffy linens and handy location just a few blocks from 18th…

  • Hilton Garden Inn/Georgetown Area

    Washington, DC

    Like most trusty Hilton Garden Inns, this one caters to lots of business travelers and families. Unlike most, this one is in a glittering Silver LEED…

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