The Watergate HotelvsCapitol Hill Hotel
Both The Watergate Hotel Georgetown and Capitol Hill Hotel are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Watergate Hotel Georgetown is the choice of most professionals compared to Capitol Hill Hotel. The Watergate Hotel Georgetown is ranked #23 in Washington DC with praise from 10 publications such as Wallpaper, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
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2650 Virginia Avenue Northwest, (Closed for renovation until late 2009), Washington DC, DC 20037
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"A legend returns — sleek, sexy and ready to wow — on the shores of the Potomac River."
Travel + Leisure
"A rooftop bar with a 360-degree view, modern and refined guest rooms, and an attitude of intrigue channeling its Nixon days." Full review
Wallpaper
"Almost every one of the 337 rooms – furnished by the hotel’s in-house team in Zebrano marble, black granite, and silver-grey carpet – looks over the Potomac." Full review
Jetsetter
"Posh urban hotel with no-holds-barred modern interiors and whimsical details that pay tribute to the building’s storied past." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Quirkily channels the infamous history of the building while restoring the glamour of Sixties and Seventies-era Washington." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"All of the rooms and suites feature custom furniture, modern amenities, and Zebrano marble bathrooms. Guests also have access to a full-service restaurant, whisky bar, and rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Public areas have plenty of pizzazz (the Next Whisky Bar in the lobby is a knockout) and the spacious rooms successfully meld comfort and style." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"After nearly a decade of closure, Washington’s iconic property, The Watergate Hotel, is now back and arguably better than ever." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The iconic Georgetown hotel has been reborn, and now embraces a modern-but-retro feel." Full review
Time Out
"All it takes is one gander at these luxurious, ’60s-inspired rooms designed to make you feel like you’re floating on a yacht in the Potomac River to know that the $200-per-night price is a steal. " Full review
Capitol Hill Hotel
200 C St. SE, Washington DC, DC 20003
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"The place is good value, especially since weekly and monthly rates are available." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This suites-only hotel was recreated from an apartment building, and the result is large spaces with kitchens. Near the Library of Congress, the US Capitol, and Eastern Market."
Michelin Guide
"Nestled on a quiet residential street in the shadow of the Capitol, this hotel is well-situated for seeing sights on or near the Hill: the Capitol building is just two blocks away."
Star Service
"This is a modest midrange hotel with a mix of above-average-size rooms, some with kitchenettes, and suites with kitchens." Full review
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Avoid the ugly alley in back.
Gayot
"At a block away, this is the closest hotel to the U.S. Capitol, and a Metro ride away from other monuments, museums and local attractions."
Fodor's
"A great choice if you want to stay on the Hill and need some extra room to spread out." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This three-and-a-half-pearl, 153-room hotel is located in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, just a five-minute walk from the Capitol Building and the Capitol South Metro station." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel has the distinction of being the only one in the city actually on the Hill, an unbeatable location...rooms are generally spacious, ranging in size from 320 to 510 square feet." Full review