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Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC GeorgetownvsThe Jefferson, Washington, DC
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Jefferson, Washington DC scores significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Georgetown. The Jefferson, Washington DC has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 20 publications including The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Georgetown
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1250 22nd Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This well-placed hotel offers great value within walking distance of Georgetown and Dupont Circle." Full review
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Request a room on the eighth or ninth floor for views of Georgetown and beyond; request an "executive corner suite" for a slightly larger unit.
Lonely Planet "It may leave little to the imagination, but this outpost of the chain does a fine job with those basics, plus the location between Georgetown and Dupont Circle is handy."
DK Eyewitness "Well-furnished rooms with good work areas and a separate living room for meetings or relaxing."
Star Service "Opened in 1987 on the eastern edge of Georgetown, this familiar midrange franchise ticks with the efficiency of a well-wound metronome." Full review
Fodor's "All accommodations at this pleasant and convenient hotel within walking distance of Georgetown and Dupont Circle have a living room and bedroom." Full review
Time Out "Reasonably priced suites make this a good choice for families and business travellers who need room to spread out. Complimentary breakfast is cooked to order, and there’s a daily cocktail reception." Full review
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
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1200 16th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $284/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "A Beaux Arts beauty built in 1923, The Jefferson has reopened after a two-year makeover that restored the gleam to its ornate plasterwork."
Insight Guides "A relatively small hotel, offering discreet and sensitive service in elegant surroundings."
OysterLuxury
"After a massive renovation in 2009, this boutique reopened, and regained its place among DC's elite hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Beaux Arts façade is particularly eyecatching with prints and documents, including some associated with Thomas Jefferson, on display inside."
Michelin Guide "Built as a grand private residence in 1923, the.Jefferson dazzles with its established reputation, impeccable service and classic exterior."
Star Service "Located just south of Scott Circle, on busy 16th Street, five blocks north of the White House, this establishment is confidently positioned at the top of the ranks beside the Hay-Adams." Full review
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Tip: Ask for a view of the Washington Monument.
BlackBook "Parisian downtown classic throws a rim shot of 1920s razzamatazz at Washingtonian establishment."
Zagat3.8
""Quiet and reserved", this "elegant" historic hotel in a "beautiful" beaux arts building earns praise for its "superior" location, "wonderful rooms" and suites."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Jefferson, Washington, DC underwent a major renovation before reopening in 2009, when the lobby was updated and an arched skylight dating back to the 1920s was unveiled." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler94.4
"It is said that Thomas Jefferson’s time in France left him with an abiding appreciation for the finer things in life." Full review
