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The River InnvsInterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
Both The River Inn and Willard InterContinental Washington are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Willard InterContinental Washington scores significantly better than The River Inn. Willard InterContinental Washington has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 13 publications including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and oyster.com.
The River Inn
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Time Out
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
924 25th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"The 125-room River Inn offers great value. Its 450-square-foot suites have full kitchens and pullout couches." Full review
DK Eyewitness "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."
BlackBook "Like the most sensible pair of dress shoes you own: pricey-but-not-too-pricey, classy, and oh so comfy."
Travel + Leisure "The all-suites hotel on a quiet street touts such special touches as full-size kitchens, coffee grinders and Potomac River views." Full review
Gayot "A boutique hotel with business facilities aplenty and sweeping city views."
Time Out "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
Frommer's "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
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The real reason to stay here is easy access to Georgetown on one end, and the White House on the other." Full review
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service BlackBook
Zagat Frommer's Lonely Planet Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This cavernous Beaux Arts masterpiece has been the centerpiece of official Washington since it opened in 1850."
Travel + Leisure "Today's Willard, a bit like the political world it esteems, is grand in public, though a little bland in private." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is certainly among the most historic of hotels. Epochal events, including the birth of the League of Nations, were discussed here by principal figures."
Star Service "The regularly maintained accommodations all feature a traditional decor of high ceilings, dark-stained period furniture, classic color schemes and traditional window treatments." Full review
BlackBook "Washington's Waldorf Astoria, even designed by the same guy. A whole lotta shit has gone down in these marble halls which are literally made of marble."
Zagat4.0
""Nothing compares to the service at the Willard" swoon supporters of the "impeccable" staff at this "grand old hotel" oozing "history and elegance"."
Frommer's "This is one of D.C.'s finest hotels, and certainly its most historic, having served as temporary home to two presidents... and as the setting for many historic events." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The building is a masterpiece of the beaux arts movement, all fancy crenellations and soaring, dignity-laden elegance." Full review
Gayot "A classic Washington establishment featuring refined décor and a prime location."
Condé Nast Traveler85.7
"This landmark near the Smithsonian museums has "an air of Washington past, in the best sense." Architecture combines Federal and Empire styles." Full review
