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The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.vsThe Jefferson, Washington, DC
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Jefferson, Washington DC ranks slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.. The Jefferson, Washington DC ranks #2 in Washington DC with recommendations from 20 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Time Out and Fodor's.
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
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Oyster
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BlackBook
Zagat
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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
The Jefferson, Washington, DC Concierge
Insight Guides Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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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."
OysterLuxury
"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."
Zagat3.8
""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 Traveler94.4
"It is said that Thomas Jefferson’s time in France left him with an abiding appreciation for the finer things in life." Full review
