The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown Review

Once an incinerator dating from the 1920s, this building might seem the most unlikely of places for an upscale hotel, but spend five minutes in the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown and you'll agree it works. A fire theme unites the intimate space, a complete departure from the chain's more traditional style. A large fireplace warms the private clublike lobby, and you can practically smell the embers burning as you pass through the exposed-brick hallways. All the large and luxurious guest rooms have feather duvets, goose-down pillows, and marble baths. Upper-level suites facing the river boast some of the city's best views. The hotel's sexyFahrenheit restaurant, with its fiery red color scheme and mood lighting, serves contemporary American cuisine.