Hotel WashingtonvsThe Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
W Washington D.C. and The Embassy Row Hotel are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, W Washington D.C. is the choice of most professionals compared to The Embassy Row Hotel. W Washington D.C. scores 84 with approval from 11 publications including DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Hotel Washington Show All Reviews
515 15th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $171/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W wants to blow you away, and it doesn't mess around." Full review
Concierge
"W imbued the former Hotel Washington... with its modern sensibilities but retained the 1917 Beaux Arts elements."
Fodor's
"It's hard to get a better look at the White House than it is from the exclusive P.O.V. rooftop bar lounge."
DK Eyewitness
"Located next to the White House, many of its rooms have superb views of the White House or the Capitol. Its exceptional service continues in a luxurious setting."
Star Service
"In a 10-story Italian Renaissance building with beaux-arts trappings, this is a modern interpretation of the oldest hotel in town, appealing to everyone's inner hipster." Full review
BlackBook
"Ye Olde Hotel Washington rises from the ashes with a glaring, tell-all "W" on its brow. Thoughtful redesign plays on former grandiosity with sly, tongue-in-cheek touch."
Zagat
3.7
"A "high-class" historic hotel made "fresh" with a "chic", "sleek" design, this "trendy" venue pulls in a "younger" crowd with assets like a "beautiful" rooftop bar offering the "best view in town"."
Gayot
"Situated on Fifteenth Street in Washington DC, the W is the closest hotel to the White House grounds."
Travel + Leisure
"The W Washington, D.C. Hotel is the place to see the nation's capital." Full review
Fodor's
"It's hip, sleek, very cool, and just steps from the White House." Full review
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Be sure to check out the free events at the hotel when you're in town, including rooftop concerts, fashion shows, and dance parties.
The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"Diplomatic visitors favor this luxurious yet reasonably priced hotel, set amid the stately mansions on Embassy Row." Full review
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
"This distinctive lifestyle hotel serves up comfortable stays in D.C."
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
"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
"Newly renovated design-forward hotel in buzzy Dupont Circle, with a rooftop bar, pool and locavore-minded restaurant." Full review
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
"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
"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