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Melrose Georgetown HotelvsPhoenix Park Hotel
Melrose Georgetown Hotel and Phoenix Park Hotel are both highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Melrose Georgetown Hotel scores slightly better than Phoenix Park Hotel. Melrose Georgetown Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 10 reviews including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
Melrose Georgetown Hotel
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2430 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"After massive renovations in 2012, the Melrose emerged with a sleek, modern style that puts it back on par with some of DC's nicer hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A modern building in a first-rate location at the heart of the city, the Melrose is well known for its refined luxury. The furnishings are contemporary but with classic influences."
Michelin Guide "The allure of this Foggy Bottom property is largely the oversized guest rooms bedecked in hues of yellow and blue and equipped with writing desks and marble baths."
Star Service "Thanks to the renovation, the Melrose has earned some serious brownie points with youthful commercial folk and FITs.
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Frommer's "Celebrities often stay at The George, too, and not just those visiting Congress... big name musicians ( the Rolling Stones!) like The George." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"For that chintzy, European luxury boudoir feel, you can’t go wrong with the Melrose, which also boasts a fine, fine location." Full review
Gayot "This hotel is tucked between trendy Georgetown and the historical section of downtown Washington DC."
Fodor's "Gracious, traditional rooms done in a soothing palette of creams and grays with splashes of green, blue, and red all have oversize bathrooms." Full review
Jetsetter "Cozy boutique Georgetown hideaway featuring whimsical decor, a lounge and a farm-to-table restaurant, less than a mile from the White House." Full review
Time Out "The Deco-inspired lobby and lounge are stunners while the rooms themselves are chic and modern yet cozy." Full review
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Phoenix Park Hotel Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Michelin Guide Star Service
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520 North Capitol St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet "Though it may look bland from the outside, the Phoenix is all Irish warmth, polished wood and Waterford crystal chandeliers inside. The hotel has long been home away from home for..." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Named after the famous park in Dublin, this hotel expresses an Irish theme. Built in 1922, the stately Georgian Revival hotel retains an Old World flavor."
Michelin Guide "Situated between Union Station and the US Capitol, Phoenix Park pairs a convenient location with generous amenities and live lrish entertainment."
Star Service "This excellent residential-style hotel lies in a bustling area across from Union Station." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 149-room hotel brings the luck and love of the Irish to Capitol Hill." Full review
Time Out "Named after a park in Dublin, the Phoenix features standard-sized rooms decorated with Irish artwork and linens." Full review
Not For Tourists ""Phoenix Park Hotel Washington DC Hotel"."
Fodor's "If you prefer to be near the Hill but not in a convention hotel, the small but cozy guest rooms in this European-style inn across the street from Union Station may fit the bill." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Four blocks from the U.S. Capitol, the Phoenix Park Hotel is an ideal property for travelers meeting with members of Congress or simply wishing to be near the city's historic Capitol Hill neighborhood." Full review
Frommer's "Guests give top marks to the very high beds and their pillow-topped mattresses...business and leisure travelers alike choose the Phoenix Park for its convenient proximity to Union Station" Full review
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For best views and spaciousness, ask for a room with two queen-size or one king-size bed facing Union Station and/or the National Postal Museum. For the quietest rooms, request a room on the top floor, to escape both the sounds drifting up from the Dubliner (live music nightly!) and traffic noise.
