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The Watergate HotelvsHotel Lombardy
The Watergate Hotel Georgetown and Hotel Lombardy are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Watergate Hotel Georgetown scores marginally better than Hotel Lombardy. The Watergate Hotel Georgetown comes in at #23 in Washington DC with approval from 10 reviewers such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Watergate Hotel
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out Show All Reviews
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
Gayot "A legend returns — sleek, sexy and ready to wow — on the shores of the Potomac River."
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 "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 "Posh urban hotel with no-holds-barred modern interiors and whimsical details that pay tribute to the building’s storied past." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Quirkily channels the infamous history of the building while restoring the glamour of Sixties and Seventies-era Washington." Full review
OysterLuxury
"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 PlanetTop 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 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 "The iconic Georgetown hotel has been reborn, and now embraces a modern-but-retro feel." Full review
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
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
