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The Hay-AdamsvsThe Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Hay-Adams is preferred by most writers compared to The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.. The Hay-Adams ranks #1 in Washington DC with positive reviews from 22 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Hay-Adams
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16th & H Sts. NW, One Lafayette Square, Washington DC, DC 20006
From $369/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This venerable hotel... has such a good bird's-eye view of the First Mansion that network news divisions often book a room here just for the camera angles."
Insight Guides "If it's good enough for the Obamas, it's good enough for the rest of us. This grand, historic hotel faces the White House and has hosted many a famous face."
OysterLuxury
"Quite possibly the most famous hotel in the capital, and deservedly so." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the city's finest hotels, this rebuilt 19th-century residence also boasts what is arguably the city's best location." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Constructed on the sites of the homes of John Hay and Henry Adams, this elegant hotel features beautifully restored rooms filled with antiques and boasting ornamental ceilings."
Rough Guide "From the gold-leaf and walnut lobby to the sleek modern rooms, the Hay-Adams is one of DC’s finest hotels."
Michelin Guide "With a view of the Executive Mansion from its location across Lafayette Square, the lauded Hay-Adams is closer to the White House than any of the city's grande-dame hotels."
Star Service "The small porte cochere, usually clogged with luxury sedans, leads right into the period, high-ceilinged lobby, where a staff member intercepts all guests. " Full review
Gayot "This establishment was a residential hotel in the 1920s. Today it hosts a clientele that includes pleasure travelers, ambassadors and celebrities."
BlackBook "If you can't be the president, be his neighbor. Immediate prestige is just a slingshot's shot away from the secret service men staring back at you from the White House roof."
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
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3100 South St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
From $279/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This Ritz is exclusively small, designed like a sophisticated refuge in the middle of wild and woolly Georgetown. Privacy-seeking celebrities and romancing couples love it." Full review
Concierge "The service is polished, and the spa is the only one in Washington with Prada treatments on its menu."
OysterLuxury
"Forget gilded mirrors. The 86-room Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, housed in an historic industrial building, has the original brick and steel beams and a cozy slate fireplace in the lobby." Full review
Star Service "This notable hotel breaks this chain's straightforward mold. Intriguing public areas with historic resonance, exemplary service and large accommodations are the key here." Full review
BlackBook "When they broke ground on this luxury hotel in the heart of Georgetown, the neighborhood’s pulse returned."
Zagat4.3
""Setting the standard for luxury", this "intimate", "first-class" Georgetown venue is housed in a landmark, turn-of-the-century brick factory with an "opulent" and "modern" interior."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The upscale Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. sits on a quiet side street in the heart of Georgetown between the C&O Canal and the Potomac River." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler83.0
"This redbrick hotel with a smokestack mixes the Potomac’s industrial history with a sleek, modern design and "a superb location."" Full review
Gayot "A movie theater and celebrity sightings are highlights at this luxe hotel in a historic Georgetown landmark."
Travel + Leisure "As unlike its regal sister hotel downtown as it's possible to be, this converted 19th-century incinerator in the heart of Georgetown is low-key, modern, and above all, private." Full review
