The Jefferson, Washington, DCvsRosewood Washington DC
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Jefferson, Washington DC scores significantly higher than Rosewood Washington, D.C.. The Jefferson, Washington DC is ranked #2 in Washington DC with approval from 20 sources such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
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
Rosewood Washington DC Show All Reviews
1050 31st St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
From $455/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
BlackBook
"Capella Hotels & Resorts plants its flag in the nation's capital with a posh makeover of a historic building by the C&O Canal in Georgetown."
Zagat
"Luring well-heeled sybarites with a long list of amenities, this luxe boutique overlooking the C&O Canal boasts airy guestrooms and suites outfitted with hardwood floors."
Frommer's
"One of the capital’s newest hotels (it opened March 2013) is also its most decadently luxurious." Full review
Afar Magazine
"From the moment you book a room, you enter a rarified world where your every whim can be fulfilled." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stylish new boutique sleep in charming Georgetown, with a canalside restaurant, rooftop bar and guests-only lounge." Full review
Gayot
"These tasteful accommodations reside in the heart of Georgetown and feature a rooftop lounge and year-round infinity pool."
Oyster
Luxury
"Opened in 2013 in the heart of Georgetown, the Rosewood has quickly become one of Washington’s hottest luxury hotels." Full review
Star Service
"This is a unique and all-together engaging deluxe house, the smallest and most intimate of its ilk in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Courtesy of Rosewood
Located along the C&O Canal, the Rosewood Washington DC (formerly the Capella) offers some of the capital's finest accommodations, right in the heart of Georgetown." Full review
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Amenities include an indoor/outdoor infinity pool, rooftop bar, 24-hour fitness center with personal trainers upon request, and in-room spa treatments.
Fodor's
"The most expensive accommodations in town come with superlative standards, and the pampering begins even before you arrive." Full review