Best Luxury Hotels in District of Columbia

Discover our favourite luxury accommodation in District of Columbia. Our collection of luxury hotels and resorts showcase the very finest in world-class hospitality. Each one has been selected, by our Editors, based on its exceptional service, refined interiors, excellent amenities and standout location. Let our expert selection help you find your perfect place to stay.

District of Columbia, Washington

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 237 Rooms including 17 Suites with one Presidential Suite
Amenities Opaline Bar & Brasserie offers French-inspired Cuisine & Curated Craft Cocktails; Modern Fitness centre & in-room Spa Services Available
More Located near Lafayette Square Park, Steps Away from the White House & Smithsonian Museums

Around the corner from The Hay-Adams is the very grown-up Sofitel. It utilises a moodier decor palette than many of its local competitors, with darker hues, black and white vintage French posters and velvet upholstery. The hotel has a restaurant – Opaline Bar & Brasserie with an outdoor seating area and a fitness centre. 237 guest rooms take on a fairly minimalist style, with theatrical colours (lots of black and red), modern artworks and conveniences like blackout curtains and king-sized beds.

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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

District of Columbia, Washington

Salamander Washington DC

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 373 Rooms including 51 Suites with City or Waterfront Views
Amenities Dogon by Chef Kwame onwuachi & the Lounge & Lounge Terrace
More Located Between the National Mall & the Southwest Waterfront, within walking distance to Washington DC's Notable attractions

The Southwest Waterfront has seen more than its fair share of regeneration over recent years and it’s here that the Mandarin Oriental is found. As is customary in the brand’s properties, you’ll find plenty of Asian influences, reflecting the hotel chain’s heritage. This extends to the spa menu, the dining offer, artwork and decorative touches. Tea can be taken in the Empress Lounge and the Muse restaurant serves American favourites like cheeseburgers, along with sushi and Hong Kong specialities. After a hard day’s sightseeing, you can chill out in the Zen relaxation room and swim some laps in the 50ft heated indoor pool.

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Salamander Washington DC

District of Columbia, Washington

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Hotel
(5 stars)

Found in the Foggy Bottom district, Washington’s Ritz-Carlton combines modern furnishings with period features. It has DC’s largest ballroom and an unusual cocktail and food pairing menu, available in the Quadrant Bar & Lounge. Those seeking a fuller meal can dine in the Westend Bistro, where breakfast is also served. Those travelling with children will appreciate the Ritz Kids Program, designed to make your little ones feel extra special (interconnecting rooms are also available). Upgrade to a Club Level suite for extra space, a work/dining space, free access to the Equinox Gym and entry to a Club Lounge.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

District of Columbia, Washington

The Hay-Adams

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 145 Accommodations including 124 Guest Rooms & 21 Suites
Amenities the Lafayette for Fine Dining & Off the Record Bar
More Located in Downtown Washington DC with views of the White House & Lafayette Square

Those seeking views of the city’s most famous landmarks should stay at the Hay-Adams. Its proximity to the political epicentre has afforded it visitors such as the Obama family, who made an extended stay just before taking residence at the White House. Family owned and dating back to the 1920s, it has a great bar (Off the Record with satirically themed cocktails), the Lafayette restaurant (named after the square onto which the hotel backs), a fitness centre and free bicycle use for guests. Kids and pets are well catered for too, with activities and treats.

District of Columbia, Washington

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 222 Elegant Accommodations including 58 Suites with Views of Georgetown & the Historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Amenities Bourbon Steak by Michelin-Starred Chef Michael Mina & Eno Wine Bar
More Situated at the Gateway to Georgetown, Steps from Iconic institutions & Historic Landmarks in Washington, DC

Stay in Georgetown in the timeless surroundings and elegance of the Four Seasons Hotel. It boasts one of the top spas and fitness centres in the city. It’s rated 4-star by Forbes, with a saltwater lap pool and three-storeys of wellness facilities, where age-defying facials and healing massages are offered. The 222 bedroom property is also home to a destination restaurant, the Michelin starred Bourbon Steak, with an adjacent lounge and additional wine bar. It received a multi-million dollar contemporary facelift in 2016 under the direction of designer Pierre-Yves Rochon and has over 1500 works of art to peruse.

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Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

District of Columbia, Washington

St. Regis Washington, D.C.

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 182 Luxury Rooms & Suites with Bespoke Amenities
Amenities Alhambra Restaurant for Modern Mediterranean Cuisine & St Regis Bar for Craft Cocktails
More Located Steps Away from the White House & walking distance to National Mall attractions

Previously known as The Carlton Hotel, this prestigious residence in the heart of the Downtown was opened by President Coolidge in 1926 and has been welcoming heads of state ever since. It’s just a few blocks from the White House, with an exterior reflecting the Gilded Age glamour, with Palladian windows and a grand entrance. Inside, guests are surrounded by lush fabrics, chandeliers, fires and classic old world DC furnishings. The hotel has its very own cocktail, the Capitol Mary and champagne is opened nightly by the head sommelier by sword, during the sabering ceremony and toast. It also has a lavishly presented restaurant, a house car and is pet-friendly.

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St. Regis Washington, D.C.

District of Columbia, Washington

Posada del Angel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 7 Individually Designed Suites Featuring Antique Furnishings & Wood-Burning Fireplaces.
Amenities Complimentary Breakfast Served In A Cozy Dining Area Or On The Rooftop Terrace With Available In-Room Massage Services & An Outdoor Solar-Heated Plunge Pool.
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While still in its infancy, Posada del Angel was visited by the likes of Bill Clinton during his Presidency. But on first sight you may be surprised to learn it’s fewer than three decades old; with much patina, terracotta tiles, stone walls and a pretty pillared central courtyard bursting with blooms, it resembles a heritage building, blending well into Antigua’s cobbled streets and colonial-era properties. This was the UNESCO-listed city’s first-ever boutique hotel, with a long narrow outdoor pool, a plushly decorated outdoor terrace with far-reaching volcano views, a breakfast dining room with an open fire and just seven individualised suites.





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