Fairmont Washington D.C. GeorgetownvsThe Hay-Adams
Both Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown and The Hay-Adams are praised by experts. Overall, The Hay-Adams ranks significantly higher than Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The Hay-Adams is ranked #1 in Washington DC with endorsements from 22 sources like Star Service, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown Show All Reviews
2401 M St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $176/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This luxurious option in the West End has 415 spacious rooms and an atrium lobby overlooking a flowery courtyard." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located in business-focused Foggy Bottom, the 415-room wedding- and convention-focused Fairmont features large guest rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Calling itself a light-drenched "urban oasis" in the heart of the city, the luxury Fairmont Washington, DC is located adjacent to Georgetown and within just a mile of the White House." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel’s garden courtyard is gorgeous, and a $12 million renovation has made the entire hotel a showplace. Some rooms have delightful balconies."
Rough Guide
"Classy oasis with comfortable rooms, pool, health club, whirlpool and garden courtyard. Just north of Washington Circle, midway between Foggy Bottom and Georgetown."
Michelin Guide
"Ample guest rooms are clothed in elegant furnishings and sunny hues; posh executive suites are tailored to suit business travelers and to accommodate small meetings."
Zagat
3.8
""Warm", "attentive" staffers ensure "small details are looked after" at this "beautiful", "business-oriented" property located in a "charming" West End neighborhood."
Gayot
"An elegant and refined atmosphere with top-notch amenities in a coveted area."
Jetsetter
"Designer digs in Dupont Circle mixing Old World charm with modernist elegance." Full review
Fodor's
"Well placed for exploring Georgetown, this hotel, with good family and fitness amenities, centers on an elegant central courtyard and gardens." Full review
The Hay-Adams Show All Reviews
16th & H Sts. NW, One Lafayette Square, Washington DC, DC 20006
From $369/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"This venerable hotel... has such a good bird's-eye view of the First Mansion that network news divisions often book a room here just for the camera angles."
Insight Guides
"If it's good enough for the Obamas, it's good enough for the rest of us. This grand, historic hotel faces the White House and has hosted many a famous face."
Oyster
Luxury
"Quite possibly the most famous hotel in the capital, and deservedly so." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"One of the city's finest hotels, this rebuilt 19th-century residence also boasts what is arguably the city's best location." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Constructed on the sites of the homes of John Hay and Henry Adams, this elegant hotel features beautifully restored rooms filled with antiques and boasting ornamental ceilings."
Rough Guide
"From the gold-leaf and walnut lobby to the sleek modern rooms, the Hay-Adams is one of DC’s finest hotels."
Michelin Guide
"With a view of the Executive Mansion from its location across Lafayette Square, the lauded Hay-Adams is closer to the White House than any of the city's grande-dame hotels."
Star Service
"The small porte cochere, usually clogged with luxury sedans, leads right into the period, high-ceilinged lobby, where a staff member intercepts all guests. " Full review
Gayot
"This establishment was a residential hotel in the 1920s. Today it hosts a clientele that includes pleasure travelers, ambassadors and celebrities."
BlackBook
"If you can't be the president, be his neighbor. Immediate prestige is just a slingshot's shot away from the secret service men staring back at you from the White House roof."