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Hotel LombardyvsThe River Inn
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Lombardy scores marginally higher than The River Inn. Hotel Lombardy comes in at 74 with positive reviews from 7 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Fodor's.
Hotel Lombardy
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Time Out Show All Reviews
2019 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20006
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This European boutique hotel has multilingual staff and an international vibe – you hear French and Spanish as often as English in its halls." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is decorated with imported fabrics, Oriental rugs, and original art. It is now pet friendly too. The restaurant is bistro-style."
Michelin Guide "Restored to reflect its original 1929 character, Hotel Lombardy is located just four blocks from the White House in the center of Washington's business district."
Star Service "Guests keen on nostalgia, including personalized service, will do best here." Full review
Gayot "The staff is dedicated to making every aspect of your stay comfortable, while the impressive carved-ceiling lobby harkens back to the building's 1929 origins."
BlackBook "Another notch in the Washington-wants-to-be-Europe belt. Style flirts between Hapsburg haughty and Italian naughty."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"A charming atmosphere and central location... make Hotel Lombardy a great value for the area." Full review
Fodor's "This romantic spot, three blocks from the White House and Metro, is ideal for couples seeking a peaceful retreat." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This Historic Hotels of America outpost boasts a convenient Foggy Bottom address." Full review
Time Out "Formerly a grand apartment building, this 134-unit boutique hotel has managed to retain some of that charm, with old-fashioned touches such as brass fixtures and crystal doorknobs." Full review
The River Inn Oyster DK Eyewitness BlackBook
Travel + Leisure Gayot Time Out
Frommer's Lonely Planet
924 25th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"The 125-room River Inn offers great value. Its 450-square-foot suites have full kitchens and pullout couches." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The name is apt because of the remarkable view of the river, which is bound to put guests in a good mood after a tiring day of sightseeing."
BlackBook "Like the most sensible pair of dress shoes you own: pricey-but-not-too-pricey, classy, and oh so comfy."
Travel + Leisure "The all-suites hotel on a quiet street touts such special touches as full-size kitchens, coffee grinders and Potomac River views." Full review
Gayot "A boutique hotel with business facilities aplenty and sweeping city views."
Time Out "Once a family-friendly lodging that drew primarily government and college types, the River Inn was reinvented as a boutique hotel a few years ago." Full review
Frommer's "The River Inn is a comfortable refuge for all sorts except rabble-rousers. Most of the units in the all-suite property are studios, in which the bedroom and living room are combined." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The real reason to stay here is easy access to Georgetown on one end, and the White House on the other." Full review
