The Madison HotelvsMorrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Morrison House, Autograph Collection scores slightly better than The Madison Washington DC, A Hilton Hotel. Morrison House, Autograph Collection comes in at 81 with approval from 12 reviews including Zagat, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
The Madison Hotel Show All Reviews
1177 Fifteenth Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
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Upscale
"The 352-room Madison has clean, comfortable rooms -- all of which were renovated in 2012 -- and a spacious gym." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Billing itself “Washington’s Correct Address,” this hotel is filled with the finest of everything. The decorative items and artwork displayed throughout the hotel are of collector’s quality."
Michelin Guide
"Billed as a modern adaptation of historic Washington, the hotel offers rooms and suites with a light and bright setting."
Star Service
"Located five blocks north of the White House...this is trendy chameleon that cooks up a flavorful and colorful surroundings suitable for commercial and leisure travelers." Full review
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Guests should request rooms with 15th Street views, rather than those with M Street exposures.
Gayot
"This landmark hotel is located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC."
Not For Tourists
""Luxury Washington DC Hotels"."
Fodor's
"Polite service and stylish comfort prevail at this classic Washington address, which is why the signatures of presidents, prime ministers, sultans, and kings fill the guest register." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The attractive rooms are mid-sized, with silver-gray walls, fluffy white beds and wine-red accents – a color palette meant to echo DC's famed cherry blossoms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Madison Washington DC, a Hilton Hotel is within easy reach of both the downtown sights and the midtown shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter
"Freshly renovated downtown D.C. gem with an understated vibe and power dining possibilities." 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..."