"The 125-room River Inn offers great value. Its 450-square-foot suites have full kitchens and pullout couches." Full review

"The name is apt because of the remarkable view of the river, which is bound to put guests in a good mood after a tiring day of sightseeing."

"Like the most sensible pair of dress shoes you own: pricey-but-not-too-pricey, classy, and oh so comfy."

"The all-suites hotel on a quiet street touts such special touches as full-size kitchens, coffee grinders and Potomac River views." Full review

"A boutique hotel with business facilities aplenty and sweeping city views."

"Once a family-friendly lodging that drew primarily government and college types, the River Inn was reinvented as a boutique hotel a few years ago." Full review

"The River Inn is a comfortable refuge for all sorts except rabble-rousers. Most of the units in the all-suite property are studios, in which the bedroom and living room are combined." Full review

"The real reason to stay here is easy access to Georgetown on one end, and the White House on the other." Full review