The St. Regis Washington, D.C.vsInterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
Both The St. Regis Washington, D.C. and Willard InterContinental Washington are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. ranks marginally better than Willard InterContinental Washington. The St. Regis Washington, D.C. is ranked #6 in Washington DC with approval from 17 sources including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
The St. Regis Washington, D.C. Show All Reviews
923 16th and K Streets, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20006
From $263/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"An especially lovely place to stay the night (and especially expensive: Its rates may be the highest in town)." Full review
Concierge
"It's still the province of visiting heads of state, diplomats, and lobbyists, and an air of decorum prevails."
Oyster
Luxury
"Its premier restaurant, 24-hour butler service, and spacious, high-tech rooms place it among the city's elite." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Calvin Coolidge took part in the 1926 opening of this grand hotel, styled after a Renaissance palace and appointed with antiques, chandeliers, and fine tapestries."
Michelin Guide
"The landmark St. Regis looms over Washington's thriving business district with an air of distinction."
Star Service
"The staff too is professional if somewhat cool, and as emotionally detached as the Secret Service agents who shadow some of the guests staying here." Full review
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Avoid rooms facing the Crystal Terrace, as it is often raucous with functions and parties.
Gayot
"From the arched doorway facade to the Oriental carpets and dangling chandeliers of the impressive lobby, this hotel... is all about elegance."
BlackBook
"Queenly residence for visiting heads of state, pocket-heavy Europeans and America's aging glitterati."
Zagat
4.0
"Smitten supporters of this circa-1926 grande dame tout its "superb" location, just two blocks from the White House, and maintain that guests are in for a "luxurious", "peaceful" stay."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A historic hotel in the heart of the nation’s capital, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. has hosted most of the U.S. presidents as well as an assortment of royalty and prime ministers." Full review
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel 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."
Zagat
4.0
""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 Traveler
85.7
"This landmark near the Smithsonian museums has "an air of Washington past, in the best sense." Architecture combines Federal and Empire styles." Full review