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The Watergate HotelvsWaldorf Astoria Washington DC
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Watergate Hotel Georgetown ranks slightly better than Trump International Hotel Washington D.C.. The Watergate Hotel Georgetown comes in at 82 with approval from 10 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
The Watergate Hotel
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
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2650 Virginia Avenue Northwest, (Closed for renovation until late 2009), Washington DC, DC 20037
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "A legend returns — sleek, sexy and ready to wow — on the shores of the Potomac River."
Travel + Leisure "A rooftop bar with a 360-degree view, modern and refined guest rooms, and an attitude of intrigue channeling its Nixon days." Full review
Wallpaper "Almost every one of the 337 rooms – furnished by the hotel’s in-house team in Zebrano marble, black granite, and silver-grey carpet – looks over the Potomac." Full review
Jetsetter "Posh urban hotel with no-holds-barred modern interiors and whimsical details that pay tribute to the building’s storied past." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Quirkily channels the infamous history of the building while restoring the glamour of Sixties and Seventies-era Washington." Full review
OysterLuxury
"All of the rooms and suites feature custom furniture, modern amenities, and Zebrano marble bathrooms. Guests also have access to a full-service restaurant, whisky bar, and rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Public areas have plenty of pizzazz (the Next Whisky Bar in the lobby is a knockout) and the spacious rooms successfully meld comfort and style." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"After nearly a decade of closure, Washington’s iconic property, The Watergate Hotel, is now back and arguably better than ever." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The iconic Georgetown hotel has been reborn, and now embraces a modern-but-retro feel." Full review
Time Out "All it takes is one gander at these luxurious, ’60s-inspired rooms designed to make you feel like you’re floating on a yacht in the Potomac River to know that the $200-per-night price is a steal. " Full review
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC Gayot The Telegraph Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2501
From $595/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "Trump’s D.C. outpost offers luxury accommodations in a historic setting."
The Telegraph8.0
"The transformation of the historic 1899 Old Post Office from condemned building to 263-room luxury hotel would have been big news at any time." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the coolest things is the fact that guests and non-guests alike can visit the iconic, 315-foot Clock Tower, which offers soaring city views." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The hotel maintains much of its historic feel, thanks to 16-foot ceilings and period detailing like hardwood floors, original windows and doors. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The hotel maintains much of its historic feel, thanks to 16-foot ceilings and period detailing like hardwood floors...hotel also offers an indulgent spa; luxurious velvet, marble and gilded finishes" Full review
