Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph CollectionvsThe Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. ranks significantly better than Morrison House, Autograph Collection. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. scores 87 with recommendations from 12 sources such as Jetsetter, Zagat and BlackBook.
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..."
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Show All Reviews
3100 South St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
From $279/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This Ritz is exclusively small, designed like a sophisticated refuge in the middle of wild and woolly Georgetown. Privacy-seeking celebrities and romancing couples love it." Full review
Concierge
"The service is polished, and the spa is the only one in Washington with Prada treatments on its menu."
Oyster
Luxury
"Forget gilded mirrors. The 86-room Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, housed in an historic industrial building, has the original brick and steel beams and a cozy slate fireplace in the lobby." Full review
Star Service
"This notable hotel breaks this chain's straightforward mold. Intriguing public areas with historic resonance, exemplary service and large accommodations are the key here." Full review
BlackBook
"When they broke ground on this luxury hotel in the heart of Georgetown, the neighborhood’s pulse returned."
Zagat
4.3
""Setting the standard for luxury", this "intimate", "first-class" Georgetown venue is housed in a landmark, turn-of-the-century brick factory with an "opulent" and "modern" interior."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The upscale Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. sits on a quiet side street in the heart of Georgetown between the C&O Canal and the Potomac River." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
83.0
"This redbrick hotel with a smokestack mixes the Potomac’s industrial history with a sleek, modern design and "a superb location."" Full review
Gayot
"A movie theater and celebrity sightings are highlights at this luxe hotel in a historic Georgetown landmark."
Travel + Leisure
"As unlike its regal sister hotel downtown as it's possible to be, this converted 19th-century incinerator in the heart of Georgetown is low-key, modern, and above all, private." Full review