69 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C., USA

This all-suite hotel is close to the Kennedy Center, George Washington University, and Georgetown. Its roomy, one-bedroom units have full kitchens and living-dining areas with desks, dining tables, and sofa beds. The rooftop pool provides a place to relax after summertime sightseeing. Amenities such as complimentary hot American breakfast daily, Wi-Fi, and a fitness room are a bonus, especially for families. 

Once an incinerator dating from the 1920s, this building still topped with a smokestack might seem the most unlikely of places for a luxury hotel, but settle into one of the large and chicly designed guest rooms. A fire theme unites the intimate spaces, a complete departure from the chain's more traditional style, while exceptionally spacious guest rooms, outfitted in restful hues of mint and gray, convey the opposite effect. If you're looking for a place to relax, its modern spa is small but luxurious, with a relaxation lounge, steam room, and treatment rooms. Have a drink at The Living Room, the lobby bar with a warm decor of exposed brick walls, a wood fireplace, and live DJ lounge music on the weekends. 

This sophisticated and chic boutique hotel offers the ideal accommodations for business and leisure travelers, with ample-sized studios and suites. The location is an intersection of Dupont Circle, West End, and Georgetown, making all three neighborhoods easily accessible by foot or public transportation. Showcasing flavors from the Mediterranean, St. Greg Kitchen & Bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. The stunning bar area is a great place to enjoy an end-of-day refreshment and a selection of small plates, pasta, flatbreads, and salads.

Just two blocks from the White House, this gorgeous 1926 Italian Renaissance–style landmark attracts a business and diplomatic crowd. The hand-painted ceiling in the lobby sets the stage for the attention to detail that awaits in the guest rooms, where Pratesi linens line the beds, LCD TVs are recessed behind the bathroom mirrors, and Bose sound systems play your favorite music. Book one of the hotel's luxurious suites, and you'll receive personalized St. Regis Butler Service—whether you need the newest best-selling novel, tickets to a Kennedy Center show, or in-room coffee service, just call your butler and consider the job done. Add the beautifully curated afternoon tea to your list, especially if you visit during the cherry blossom season. 

This hotel is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort, just two blocks from the National Mall's west end and across the street from the State Department. Every room class except the State King has full-size kitchens with eating areas. Rooms come with sleek furnishings in neutral tones and large bathrooms. Staffers here are especially friendly and accommodating. Daily happy hour drinks and appetizer specials are offered in the Garden Café—ask for a table on the outdoor terrace on a lovely day.

The recently renovated and rebranded Waldorf Astoria makes for a great choice if searching for a luxury property near the National Mall. In the findings of all great luxury hotels, it comes with a full-service spa, a glam cocktail bar called Peacock Alley, Michelin-starred Sushi Nakazawa, and fine dining restaurant Bazaar by famed chef José Andrés. Rooms are designed in an antique style without compromising the modern touches of phone chargers, electric sheers, and drapes. The hotel is also home to the Clock Tower, which offers 360 views of the city. 

Yes, it's a fairly large hotel and can be busy at times, but this historic 1965 hotel, at the intersection of Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, and U and 14th Streets, has a great location and is a perfect spot to unwind after a day of business or seeing the sights. The seasonal outdoor pool, sundeck, and children's wading pool offer spectacular views of the Washington Monument; fitness enthusiasts will love LivingWell Health Club with its extensive cardio and strength-training equipment; and dining options include several bars and restaurants along with a coffee shop. Bonus: if you happen to be staying during the last weekend of April, you'll likely be able to spot some celebrities and journalists in beautiful clothes as they make their way to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, housed in the ballroom on the lower level.

The big-chain feel is offset by a good location just steps away from the monuments and museums; attractive, comfortable guest rooms; and an indoor pool and health club. Public areas are comfortable places to unwind after a long day of business or sightseeing, and the Metro Center subway station is right under the hotel, so there's no need to go outdoors to travel.

Although not truly in Georgetown (but nearby), this Westin's location in a busy part of the West End makes it popular with both business and leisure travelers—all of whom appreciate the stately, comfortable rooms and spalike bathrooms with sunken tubs and separate glassed-in showers. The courtyard, with its fountain and comfortable seating, is especially nice for relaxing, and there's a lovely outdoor pool. Runners can join the concierge for Tuesday and Thursday morning guided runs, and the fitness studio has Pelotons.