The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon CityvsPhoenix Park Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Phoenix Park Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Phoenix Park Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 10 sources like DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Not For Tourists.
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The feel is more contemporary and casually chic than one might associate with this luxury chain, and the large guest rooms shine in gold, yellow, and blue."
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Pentagon, this Ritz-Carlton property is situated directly on the Potomac River, just three miles from the National Mall." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The hotel’s look incorporates contemporary lines and shades with classic elegance."
Star Service
"Located above the Pentagon City metro station, abutting a busy shopping mall, this deluxe hotel brings impeccable service and 17 stories of plush accommodations to the Virginia side of the Potomac." Full review
Gayot
"Located within sight of Washington's National Airport, this swanky hotel sits across the Potomac River on the Virginia side." Full review
Zagat
4.0
""Stellar service" is the highlight at this "well-run" venue praised for "beautiful" accommodations (all with Italian marble bathrooms) and a club floor that feels like a "home away from home"."
Lonely Planet
"Staying at the Ritz in Pentagon City is almost better than staying in DC proper owing to its fabulous views of the city." Full review
National Geographic
"Two locations: Georgetown's spa offers Prada treatments; Washington Circle location features 300 rooms with featherbeds and 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Offers a hotel experience that beautifully melds traditional and modern touches. Iconic monuments, renowned museums and important historical sights are moments away." Full review
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Head to Santé's inviting bar, fireside lounge or dining room for cocktails and Mediterranean fare featuring seasonal, local ingredients.
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
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
"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
"Situated between Union Station and the US Capitol, Phoenix Park pairs a convenient location with generous amenities and live lrish entertainment."
Star Service
"This excellent residential-style hotel lies in a bustling area across from Union Station." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 149-room hotel brings the luck and love of the Irish to Capitol Hill." Full review
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
""Phoenix Park Hotel Washington DC Hotel"."
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
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
"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.