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The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon CityvsHotel Madera

Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Madera ranks significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Kimpton Hotel Madera has a TripExpert Score of 82 with positive reviews from 13 reviews including Fodor's, Zagat and Jetsetter.

The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
7/10
1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
From $148/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The feel is more contemporary and casually chic than one might associate with this luxury chain, and the large guest rooms shine in gold, yellow, and blue."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Pentagon, this Ritz-Carlton property is situated directly on the Potomac River, just three miles from the National Mall." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The hotel’s look incorporates contemporary lines and shades with classic elegance."
Star Service Star Service
"Located above the Pentagon City metro station, abutting a busy shopping mall, this deluxe hotel brings impeccable service and 17 stories of plush accommodations to the Virginia side of the Potomac." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Located within sight of Washington's National Airport, this swanky hotel sits across the Potomac River on the Virginia side." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.0
""Stellar service" is the highlight at this "well-run" venue praised for "beautiful" accommodations (all with Italian marble bathrooms) and a club floor that feels like a "home away from home"."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Staying at the Ritz in Pentagon City is almost better than staying in DC proper owing to its fabulous views of the city." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"Two locations: Georgetown's spa offers Prada treatments; Washington Circle location features 300 rooms with featherbeds and 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Offers a hotel experience that beautifully melds traditional and modern touches. Iconic monuments, renowned museums and important historical sights are moments away." Full review
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Head to Santé's inviting bar, fireside lounge or dining room for cocktails and Mediterranean fare featuring seasonal, local ingredients.
Hotel Madera
8/10
1310 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $104/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Situated in Dupont Circle, Hotel Madera is a small Kimpton property that blends contemporary style with an eco-friendly sensibility." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Modern comfort with a stylish twist. This small hotel exudes elegance, sophistication, and power, catering to ladies and gentlemen of classic tastes."
Star Service Star Service
"Designed for business travelers, this lodging works equally well for tourists. Anyone seeking out a calm midrange refuge near Dupont Circle will find this to be worth considering." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"First season pilot to younger sister Hotel Palomar but with the leopard print toned down a smidge."
Zagat Zagat
3.5
"A "conveniently located" "favorite" just off Dupont Circle, this nonsmoking Kimpton boutique is sought out for its "friendly" vibe."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Madera fancies itself a kind of ecoconscious pied-à-terre for travelers." Full review
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Ask for a back-of-the-house room on floors 6 through 10, where views of Rock Creek Park and the Washington National Cathedral can be seen.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Cozy yet cosmopolitan, this hotel is another Kimpton property, the focus here being more of an intimate, small boutique than large funk-da-house hipster haunt." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This hotel combines the selling point of convenience with the fact that it is just far enough off the main drag to provide a quiet stay." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Just a couple of leafy blocks from always-lively Dupont Circle, the Kimpton-run boutique hotel looks like a 1960s apartment building on the outside." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Tranquil guest rooms at this intimate inn are nicely done with taupe, charcoal, and indigo furnishings, and some are oversized and have balconies." Full review
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