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Phoenix Park HotelvsThe Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Embassy Row Hotel ranks slightly better than Phoenix Park Hotel. The Embassy Row Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 9 sources like Jetsetter, Gayot and Time Out.

Phoenix Park Hotel
8/10
520 North Capitol St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
From $93/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Though it may look bland from the outside, the Phoenix is all Irish warmth, polished wood and Waterford crystal chandeliers inside. The hotel has long been home away from home for..." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Named after the famous park in Dublin, this hotel expresses an Irish theme. Built in 1922, the stately Georgian Revival hotel retains an Old World flavor."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Situated between Union Station and the US Capitol, Phoenix Park pairs a convenient location with generous amenities and live lrish entertainment."
Star Service Star Service
"This excellent residential-style hotel lies in a bustling area across from Union Station." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The 149-room hotel brings the luck and love of the Irish to Capitol Hill." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Named after a park in Dublin, the Phoenix features standard-sized rooms decorated with Irish artwork and linens." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
""Phoenix Park Hotel Washington DC Hotel"."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you prefer to be near the Hill but not in a convention hotel, the small but cozy guest rooms in this European-style inn across the street from Union Station may fit the bill." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Four blocks from the U.S. Capitol, the Phoenix Park Hotel is an ideal property for travelers meeting with members of Congress or simply wishing to be near the city's historic Capitol Hill neighborhood." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Guests give top marks to the very high beds and their pillow-topped mattresses...business and leisure travelers alike choose the Phoenix Park for its convenient proximity to Union Station" Full review
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For best views and spaciousness, ask for a room with two queen-size or one king-size bed facing Union Station and/or the National Postal Museum. For the quietest rooms, request a room on the top floor, to escape both the sounds drifting up from the Dubliner (live music nightly!) and traffic noise.
The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
8/10
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $129/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Diplomatic visitors favor this luxurious yet reasonably priced hotel, set amid the stately mansions on Embassy Row." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Though we've revisited this hotel to take new photos, we haven't yet had the chance to write our new expert review. Stay tuned!" Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This distinctive lifestyle hotel serves up comfortable stays in D.C."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Tucked between major world embassies near Dupont Circle, the Hilton Embassy Row Hotel is a temporary home to international and domestic travelers alike. But it also plays host to worldly..."
Star Service Star Service
"Located amid embassies and diplomatic mansions, diagonally across from the more refined Fairfax at Embassy Row, less than two short blocks from Dupont Circle and its convenient metro station." Full review
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Tip: Bring earplugs and request a bright high-floor unit facing the Indonesian Embassy.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Newly renovated design-forward hotel in buzzy Dupont Circle, with a rooftop bar, pool and locavore-minded restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"You can’t beat the location and pricing of this colourful hotel in the heart of historic Dupont Circle, surrounded by embassies and close to a metro station." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The best-kept secret here: the ninth-floor rooftop pool. Let's not forget the 24-hour Chef's Pantry, stocked with locally made bites by Union Kitchen." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"If you like your hotel to be every bit as fun as the rest of your vacation, this newly renovated pet-friendly hot spot should be at the top of your list." Full review

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