Hotel WashingtonvsThe Normandy Hotel
W Washington DC and The Normandy Hotel are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, W Washington DC is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Normandy Hotel. W Washington DC comes in at 81 with positive reviews from 10 reviews such as concierge.com, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
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 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