JW Marriott Washington, DCvsWashington Hilton
Both JW Marriott Washington, DC and Washington Hilton are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, JW Marriott Washington, DC ranks slightly better than Washington Hilton. JW Marriott Washington, DC has a TripExpert Score of 82 with endorsements from 9 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Time Out.
JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A $40-million renovation completed in 2009 transformed this 27-year-old property into a thoroughly modern Marriott." Full review
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Ask for a room on floors 3 through 15 facing Pennsylvania Avenue for views of the avenue and of the Washington Monument beyond.
Oyster
Upscale
"A no-nonsense luxury hotel for the masses just steps away from the White House, the JW Marriott has a shopping mall-like multistory lobby and 772 cozy guestrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Two blocks from the White House, the location minimizes walking distances for little feet. Child care offered by prearrangement."
Star Service
"All units come with minibars, coffeemakers, safes, irons and ironing boards, and three phones with voice mail and data ports. High-speed Internet access (for a fee) is standard in all rooms." Full review
Gayot
"The JW Marriott Washington, DC aims to impress with stylish and tasteful decor, well-equipped guest rooms and a prime location on Pennsylvania Avenue."
Zagat
3.7
""Popular for conventions" but also "comfortable for families", this "wonderful", "well-organized" chain link hits the mark "both for business and pleasure" with a "fantastic" location."
Fodor's
"From the location near the White House to the views from the top floors, it's hard to forget you are in the nation's capital when you stay in one of the beautifully furnished rooms here." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A fully renovated luxury hotel along the famous Pennsylvania Avenue – making it perfectly suited for family, business and conference travel." Full review
Time Out
"Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, National Mall and the theaters, the JW Marriott sits on a prime location." Full review
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For a view of the Washington Monument ask for a room facing Pennsylvania Avenue between the third and 15th floors.
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The hotel's vast conference facilities make it a sure pick for big tour and business groups." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The 1960s-style semicircular structure has all the amenities you expect from a Hilton." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located uphill from Dupont Circle, farther from the monuments but closer to the D.C. nightlife, this massive, 1,070-room convention-focused Hilton became a great hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Hilton Washington is just a stone's throw away from Dupont Circle and is convenient to a number of Washington, D.C. area attractions, including Georgetown and the Smithsonian National Zoo." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The garden setting is lovely, and the elevated location gives a good view of the skyline. Both the layout and size of this complex create a resort atmosphere."
Star Service
"With its prized pool area and laudable meeting space, business and leisure travelers arrive in large numbers here, though commercial pursuits are this hotel's forte. " Full review
Fodor's
"The outdoor pool, sundeck, and children's wading pool offer spectacular views of the Washington Monument." Full review
Zagat
"Above DuPont Circle, in the imposing Washington Hilton Hotel, this light-filled, modern venue provides a soothing backdrop for the breakfasts and lunches served at its polished birch tables." Full review