Fairmont Washington D.C. GeorgetownvsThe Jefferson, Washington, DC
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, The Jefferson, Washington DC scores significantly better than Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The Jefferson, Washington DC has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 20 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
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 Jefferson, Washington, DC Show All Reviews
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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."
Zagat
3.8
""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 Traveler
94.4
"It is said that Thomas Jefferson’s time in France left him with an abiding appreciation for the finer things in life." Full review