Kimpton The GeorgevsThe Normandy Hotel
The Kimpton George Hotel and The Normandy Hotel are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Kimpton George Hotel scores significantly better than The Normandy Hotel. The Kimpton George Hotel comes in at #12 in Washington DC with praise from 12 reviewers such as BlackBook, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Kimpton The George Show All Reviews
15 East Street, NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
From $136/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Behind a facade of stainless steel, limestone, and glass is one of Washington's hippest places to stay, and it's within easy reach of both the Capitol and Union Station." Full review
Concierge
"Right next to Capitol Hill, this Kimpton property was the first hotel to bring cutting-edge design to a very traditional, Federalist city."
DK Eyewitness
"One of the most fashionable hotels in the city, deserving attention because of its innovative design, excellent business accommodations... and its fine bistro-style restaurant."
Michelin Guide
"George Washington is the father of this country and Hotel George is the father of this, the city's modern hotel scene."
BlackBook
"Unabashed Capitol Hill hideaway for the closeted trend fiend, metrosexual lobbyist, fast-paced corporates wearing glasses by Christian Roth."
Zagat
3.3
"Praised for its "warm", "funky-chic" atmosphere and "always-welcoming" staffers, this "hip" boutique offers "large", "modern" accommodations."
Lonely Planet
"George was the first DC hotel to take the term ‘boutique’ to a daring, ultramodern level." Full review
Gayot
"The founding fathers would flip their wigs over this funky modern hotel."
Time Out
"The first Kimpton Group property in DC, the George sets the bar high." Full review
Fodor's
"Portraits of America's first president by Andy Warhol protégé Steve Kaufman and chic modern furniture adorn public areas and add a pop of bright color to the mostly white public spaces." Full review
The Normandy Hotel
2118 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20008
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Tennis Court
- Air Conditioning
Concierge
"Located on a leafy side street within walking distance of Dupont Circle's restaurants and bars, the Normandy has a mellow, tucked-away feel."
DK Eyewitness
"On a quiet residential street, the Normandy has the feel of a bed-and-breakfast."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Offers plenty of perks... this boutique hotel is a good value for the neighborhood." Full review
Jetsetter
"Go residential and international at this elegant stay on a quiet street just off of DC’s tony embassy row." Full review
Fodor's
"On a quiet street in the embassy area of Connecticut Avenue stands this small Irish chain hotel." Full review
Time Out
"The look is disceetly elegant, rooted in tradition but with some lively modern touches. Rooms have duck-down duvets, entertainment systems and in-room Nespresso machines. " Full review
Frommer's
"This boutique hotel is charming, it’s Parisian, and it’s pretty... the clientele is an international mix." Full review