Hotel WashingtonvsJ20
W Washington DC and Jackson 20 are both praised by professionals. Overall, W Washington DC ranks slightly better than Jackson 20. W Washington DC comes in at 81 with accolades from 10 sources including BlackBook, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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515 15th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $171/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W wants to blow you away, and it doesn't mess around." Full review
Concierge
"W imbued the former Hotel Washington... with its modern sensibilities but retained the 1917 Beaux Arts elements."
Fodor's
"It's hard to get a better look at the White House than it is from the exclusive P.O.V. rooftop bar lounge."
DK Eyewitness
"Located next to the White House, many of its rooms have superb views of the White House or the Capitol. Its exceptional service continues in a luxurious setting."
Star Service
"In a 10-story Italian Renaissance building with beaux-arts trappings, this is a modern interpretation of the oldest hotel in town, appealing to everyone's inner hipster." Full review
BlackBook
"Ye Olde Hotel Washington rises from the ashes with a glaring, tell-all "W" on its brow. Thoughtful redesign plays on former grandiosity with sly, tongue-in-cheek touch."
Zagat
3.7
"A "high-class" historic hotel made "fresh" with a "chic", "sleek" design, this "trendy" venue pulls in a "younger" crowd with assets like a "beautiful" rooftop bar offering the "best view in town"."
Gayot
"Situated on Fifteenth Street in Washington DC, the W is the closest hotel to the White House grounds."
Travel + Leisure
"The W Washington, D.C. Hotel is the place to see the nation's capital." Full review
Fodor's
"It's hip, sleek, very cool, and just steps from the White House." Full review
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Be sure to check out the free events at the hotel when you're in town, including rooftop concerts, fashion shows, and dance parties.
J20
480 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
From $0/night
Fodor's
"Luxurious guestrooms where traditional Americana takes on a sharp, contemporary look."
Frommer's
"Ideally located in the heart of Old Town's historic district, this 6-story brick building used to house a Holiday Inn Select." Full review
Jetsetter
"Civil War history meets modern sophistication in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria." Full review
Star Service
"In the heart of Old Town, 11 blocks east of the metro station, in a six-story redbrick structure with a gabled roofline, this place blends into its historic setting." Full review
Gayot
"Located on King Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, this 241-room Kimpton hotel is close to local museums, restaurants, and the historic Mount Vernon." Full review
Zagat
3.8
""Right in the thick of things" near Old Town's shops and restaurants, this "glamorous" yet "quirky" Kimpton boutique is staffed by a "well-trained" crew and boasts "comfy, stylish" quarters."
Lonely Planet
"Free goldfish on request and a geometric, deco-inspired interior help polish the 1930s, cool-daddy-o vibe at this marble temple to stylish glamor." Full review
Fodor's
"Here's a perfect marriage of whimsy and elegance." Full review