Fodor's Expert Review Melrose Georgetown Hotel

Gracious, traditional rooms in a soothing palette of creams and grays with splashes of green, blue, and red all have oversized bathrooms. Mini-refrigerators and pullout sofa beds in some rooms make this boutique hotel a good choice for families and an alternative to the District's many chain hotels. Abstract watercolors, classic photographs, stylized canvases with George Washington's dollar-bill image, and wallpaper with interpretations of the U.S. Constitution add to the cosmopolitan feel of the property. The smartly styled lobby features a library of 1,000-plus titles for guests to enjoy. Make sure to save time for a drink at the cozy bar of their Jardenea Restaurant.  Note to light sleepers: rooms facing K Street and higher floors are quieter.