Hotel WashingtonvsThe Jefferson, Washington, DC
W Washington D.C. and The Jefferson, Washington DC are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, The Jefferson, Washington DC is the choice of most reviewers compared to W Washington D.C.. The Jefferson, Washington DC scores 94 with praise from 20 publications such as Zagat, Forbes Travel Guide and DK Eyewitness.
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 Jefferson, Washington, DC Show All Reviews
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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."
Zagat
3.8
""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 Traveler
94.4
"It is said that Thomas Jefferson’s time in France left him with an abiding appreciation for the finer things in life." Full review