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Melrose Georgetown HotelvsThe Watergate Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, Melrose Georgetown Hotel ranks marginally higher than The Watergate Hotel Georgetown. Melrose Georgetown Hotel comes in at #20 in Washington DC with endorsements from 10 reviews such as Time Out, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
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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The Watergate Hotel Gayot
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Wallpaper Jetsetter
The Telegraph Oyster Lonely Planet
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Condé Nast Traveler Time Out Show All Reviews
2650 Virginia Avenue Northwest, (Closed for renovation until late 2009), Washington DC, DC 20037
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "A legend returns — sleek, sexy and ready to wow — on the shores of the Potomac River."
Travel + Leisure "A rooftop bar with a 360-degree view, modern and refined guest rooms, and an attitude of intrigue channeling its Nixon days." Full review
Wallpaper "Almost every one of the 337 rooms – furnished by the hotel’s in-house team in Zebrano marble, black granite, and silver-grey carpet – looks over the Potomac." Full review
Jetsetter "Posh urban hotel with no-holds-barred modern interiors and whimsical details that pay tribute to the building’s storied past." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Quirkily channels the infamous history of the building while restoring the glamour of Sixties and Seventies-era Washington." Full review
OysterLuxury
"All of the rooms and suites feature custom furniture, modern amenities, and Zebrano marble bathrooms. Guests also have access to a full-service restaurant, whisky bar, and rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Public areas have plenty of pizzazz (the Next Whisky Bar in the lobby is a knockout) and the spacious rooms successfully meld comfort and style." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"After nearly a decade of closure, Washington’s iconic property, The Watergate Hotel, is now back and arguably better than ever." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The iconic Georgetown hotel has been reborn, and now embraces a modern-but-retro feel." Full review
Time Out "All it takes is one gander at these luxurious, ’60s-inspired rooms designed to make you feel like you’re floating on a yacht in the Potomac River to know that the $200-per-night price is a steal. " Full review
