The Jefferson, Washington, DCvsMorrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
Both The Jefferson, Washington DC and Morrison House, Autograph Collection are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Jefferson, Washington DC ranks significantly higher than Morrison House, Autograph Collection. The Jefferson, Washington DC is ranked #3 in Washington DC with approval from 17 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Michelin Guide.
The Jefferson, Washington, DC Show All Reviews
1200 16th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $284/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A Beaux Arts beauty built in 1923, The Jefferson has reopened after a two-year makeover that restored the gleam to its ornate plasterwork."
Insight Guides
"A relatively small hotel, offering discreet and sensitive service in elegant surroundings."
Oyster
Luxury
"After a massive renovation in 2009, this boutique reopened, and regained its place among DC's elite hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Beaux Arts façade is particularly eyecatching with prints and documents, including some associated with Thomas Jefferson, on display inside."
Michelin Guide
"Built as a grand private residence in 1923, the.Jefferson dazzles with its established reputation, impeccable service and classic exterior."
Star Service
"Located just south of Scott Circle, on busy 16th Street, five blocks north of the White House, this establishment is confidently positioned at the top of the ranks beside the Hay-Adams." Full review
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Tip: Ask for a view of the Washington Monument.
BlackBook
"Parisian downtown classic throws a rim shot of 1920s razzamatazz at Washingtonian establishment."
Zagat
3.8
""Quiet and reserved", this "elegant" historic hotel in a "beautiful" beaux arts building earns praise for its "superior" location, "wonderful rooms" and suites."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Jefferson, Washington, DC underwent a major renovation before reopening in 2009, when the lobby was updated and an arched skylight dating back to the 1920s was unveiled." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
94.4
"It is said that Thomas Jefferson’s time in France left him with an abiding appreciation for the finer things in life." Full review
Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Set in a fashionable boutique- and townhouse-lined neighborhood, across the Potomac from Washington, D.C." Full review
Fodor's
"The architecture, parquet floors, crystal chandeliers, fireplaces, and furnishings here are so faithful to the Federal period... that the hotel is often mistaken for a renovation rather than what it is." Full review
Frommer's
"Although it was built in 1985, one of Virginia's finest boutique hotels was designed after the grand manor houses of the Federal period and thus fits right into Old Town." Full review
Star Service
"Close to shopping and restaurants, this elegant and stately four-story Federal-style building blends in perfectly with its historic surroundings, even though it was built in 1985." Full review
Michelin Guide
"There's no way of knowing that this Federal manor in Old Town, now a Kimpton property, was built in 1985."
DK Eyewitness
"Modeled after a Federal manor home, this hotel has attractive rooms with four-poster beds, armories, and Italian marble bathrooms."
Zagat
4.0
""Pretty" and "extremely comfortable" rooms come outfitted with Federal-style furnishings, "divine" bathrooms and two- or four-poster beds at this "charming", "well-appointed" boutique."
Gayot
"The exterior of this impressive structure is a fine example of Federal architecture." Full review
Jetsetter
"Meticulously revamped Federal-style mansion with the intimacy of a bed-and-breakfast in Old Town Alexandria." Full review
Not For Tourists
"There’s no better place in the Old Town to savor the legendary Mint Julep than at the The Grille at Morrison House. Beginning December 10, from 5 to 7 pm Monday through Friday’s happy..."