The Watergate HotelvsRosewood Washington DC
The Watergate Hotel Georgetown and Rosewood Washington, D.C. are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Rosewood Washington, D.C. scores significantly higher than The Watergate Hotel Georgetown. Rosewood Washington, D.C. is ranked #12 in Washington DC with endorsements from 14 sources including The Telegraph, Frommer's and Gayot.
The Watergate Hotel Show All Reviews
2650 Virginia Avenue Northwest, (Closed for renovation until late 2009), Washington DC, DC 20037
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"A legend returns — sleek, sexy and ready to wow — on the shores of the Potomac River."
Travel + Leisure
"A rooftop bar with a 360-degree view, modern and refined guest rooms, and an attitude of intrigue channeling its Nixon days." Full review
Wallpaper
"Almost every one of the 337 rooms – furnished by the hotel’s in-house team in Zebrano marble, black granite, and silver-grey carpet – looks over the Potomac." Full review
Jetsetter
"Posh urban hotel with no-holds-barred modern interiors and whimsical details that pay tribute to the building’s storied past." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Quirkily channels the infamous history of the building while restoring the glamour of Sixties and Seventies-era Washington." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"All of the rooms and suites feature custom furniture, modern amenities, and Zebrano marble bathrooms. Guests also have access to a full-service restaurant, whisky bar, and rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Public areas have plenty of pizzazz (the Next Whisky Bar in the lobby is a knockout) and the spacious rooms successfully meld comfort and style." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"After nearly a decade of closure, Washington’s iconic property, The Watergate Hotel, is now back and arguably better than ever." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The iconic Georgetown hotel has been reborn, and now embraces a modern-but-retro feel." Full review
Time Out
"All it takes is one gander at these luxurious, ’60s-inspired rooms designed to make you feel like you’re floating on a yacht in the Potomac River to know that the $200-per-night price is a steal. " 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