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The Hay-AdamsvsThe Watergate Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Hay-Adams ranks significantly better than The Watergate Hotel Georgetown. The Hay-Adams has a TripExpert Score of 96 with approval from 22 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Zagat.
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 Watergate Hotel Gayot Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Oyster
Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
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Time Out 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 Telegraph8.0
"Quirkily channels the infamous history of the building while restoring the glamour of Sixties and Seventies-era Washington." Full review
OysterLuxury
"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 PlanetTop 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
