The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon CityvsMelrose Georgetown Hotel
Both The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City and Melrose Georgetown Hotel are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Melrose Georgetown Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Melrose Georgetown Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with positive reviews from 10 reviews like Gayot, Star Service and Oyster.
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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
"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
"The hotel’s look incorporates contemporary lines and shades with classic elegance."
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
"Located within sight of Washington's National Airport, this swanky hotel sits across the Potomac River on the Virginia side." Full review
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
"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
"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
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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Melrose Georgetown Hotel
2430 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"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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What else could you ask for?