Must-see hotels in Washington, DC

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Liaison

    Washington, DC

    The jazzy, 343-room Liaison draws a mix of business types and tourists. Modernist rooms come in a stately, slate-to-earth tone color palette; they feel…

  • St Gregory

    Washington, DC

    Step into the St Gregory's lobby and you're greeted by a cool, midcentury modern–infused space with a fireplace, bookshelves, wingback chairs and groovy…

  • Phoenix Park Hotel

    Washington, DC

    Though it may look bland from the outside, the Phoenix is all Irish warmth, polished wood and Waterford crystal chandeliers inside. The hotel has long…

  • Washington Court Hotel

    Washington, DC

    The Washington Court won't wow you with design pizzazz, but the large rooms with spruce, earth-toned decor and a convenient perch next to Union Station…

  • American Guest House

    Washington, DC

    The 12-room American Guest House earns high marks for its intimate sense of service, bountiful omelet-y breakfasts and elegant, individualized rooms…

  • Trump International Hotel Washington DC

    Washington, DC

    Trump's company took the historic Old Post Office and gave it a $200 million makeover, transforming the Richardsonian Romanesque structure into a 263-room…

  • Washington Hilton

    Washington, DC

    The 1960s-style semicircular structure has all the amenities you expect at a big business hotel. The rooms are corporate blah, but considering the service…

  • Embassy Inn

    Washington, DC

    The Embassy Inn shows up on hostel booking sites, which gives you an indication of its no-frills ambience. Rooms are small and dark with thin walls, but…

  • Hampton Inn

    Washington, DC

    Cookie cutter? Yes, perhaps, but you know what you’re getting at the Hampton, and it can be an OK deal if you score a price at the spectrum's lower end…

  • Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

    Washington, DC

    Dating from 1922, this beaux-arts beauty in downtown DC recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation that mixes its classic roots with contemporary…

  • Darcy Washington, D.C.

    Washington, DC

    Just around the corner from the buzzy 14th St corridor, this cosmopolitan boutique hotel offers sleek and contemporary guest rooms, daily cocktail…

  • Hotel Harrington

    Washington, DC

    One of the most affordable options near the Mall, the aging, family-run Harrington has small, basic rooms that are clean but in definite need of an update…

  • Capital View Hostel

    Washington, DC

    Set in a redbrick house at Downtown's far edge, the Capital View is a decent backpacker option. The groovy, hammock-hanging roof deck is the showpiece…

  • Fairfax at Embassy Row

    Washington, DC

    You’ll feel like a Jazz Age guest in this historic Dupont Circle hotel dating from 1927. The vintage feel carries through with dark-wood trim, ornate…

  • Windsor Inn

    Washington, DC

    The Windsor offers spare, fusty rooms. Non-fastidious travelers just looking for a place to crash at night will be fine, and grateful for the affable…

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