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The Watergate HotelvsEmbassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Georgetown

Both The Watergate Hotel Georgetown and Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Georgetown are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Watergate Hotel Georgetown is the choice of most writers compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Georgetown. The Watergate Hotel Georgetown has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 10 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper.

The Watergate Hotel
8/10
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
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Gayot Gayot
"A legend returns — sleek, sexy and ready to wow — on the shores of the Potomac River."
Travel + Leisure 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Condé Nast Traveler
"The iconic Georgetown hotel has been reborn, and now embraces a modern-but-retro feel." Full review
Time Out 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
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Georgetown
7/10
1250 22nd Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $110/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's 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 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 DK Eyewitness
"Well-furnished rooms with good work areas and a separate living room for meetings or relaxing."
Star Service 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 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 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

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