Best Luxury Hotels in Marriott

Located in the historic West End, between Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom and within easy reach of the capital’s most celebrated cultural institutions is The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. The hotel’s interiors evoke the classic grandeur of the city and brings a sense of place by showcasing locally inspired art. Home to 300 guestrooms and suites, ranging from executive and one-bedroom suites to two Presidential Suites and the signature Ritz-Carlton Suite. Guests seeking additional privacy and personalised service should opt for Club Level Access, which includes a dedicated concierge and selected food and beverage offerings for members throughout the day and evening.

Dining takes place across two venues, the Quadtrant Bar and Lounge, celebrated for innovative cocktails and cuisine, along with acclaimed restaurant The Saga. Wellness services are provided through the adjacent 100,000 sq ft Equinox Sports Club, which features an indoor saltwater lap pool, boxing area, full-sized basketball court and a comprehensive Mind Body programme.

The St. Regis Washington, D.C. is widely regarded as the finest address in the capital, a hotel of choice for royalty, presidents and prime ministers. Located just two blocks from the White House and within easy walking distance of the nation’s most celebrated museums, monuments and galleries.

Its 182 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, including a meticulously finished 2,500 square foot Presidential Suite, pair original Palladian windows and Italian Renaissance Louis XVI chandeliers with custom-designed contemporary furnishings. Guests staying in suites are afforded the signature St. Regis Butler Service, with complimentary pressing, unpacking and packing and beverage service, alongside 24-hour private dining and a dedicated concierge.

The hotel’s signature restaurant, Alhambra, celebrates fresh, locally sourced ingredients in a stunning space that honours the building’s historic character. The St. Regis Bar is the setting for signature cocktails and premier wines, while each evening at six o’clock, the gracious lobby becomes the stage for the hotel’s celebrated Champagne Sabering ritual, one of the brand’s most cherished traditions.

The Washington Marriott at Metro Center sits at the very heart of downtown Washington, DC, adjacent to the city’s Metro Center Station. Following the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation, the property has been transformed with redesigned guestrooms and suites, a state-of-the-art fitness centre with Peloton equipment, and a refreshed indoor pool.

The showpiece of the transformation is Spotted Zebra: Kitchen, Cocktails & Contradictions, a street-level dining destination with a personality as bold as its name. The concept takes playful inspiration from the political lore of the capital, its name a tongue-in-cheek nod to an infamous gaffe by a former Senator, while the hotel also offers the M Club, an exclusive lounge open around the clock for Marriott Bonvoy Elite and Club-paying members, providing complimentary food and beverage throughout the day from hot breakfast to evening hors d’oeuvres and premium drinks.

The Mayflower, Autograph Collection is one of the capital’s most celebrated addresses, known fondly as the Grande Dame of Washington and famously dubbed the city’s second best address by President Harry Truman. Having opened its doors in 1925 and recently marking its centennial years, it was described as the golden age of hotel construction, the ten-story Beaux-Arts building a masterpiece of grandeur and elaborate detailing, its lavish lobby adorned with 23-karat gilding, the most gold leaf in any public space in Washington after the Library of Congress.

The hotel comprises approximately 581 rooms and suites and has long attracted foreign dignitaries, heads of state and Hollywood royalty. Facilities includea a 24-hour gym, and its own curated DC walking tour. The hotel’s signature dining destination Edgar Bar & Kitchen pays homage to the capital’s great power players through modern brasserie-style cuisine, cocktails and a seen-to-be-seen atmosphere, its name a tribute to J. Edgar Hoover, who dined at the hotel for over two decades.

Located on one of the most storied addresses in Washington D.C, standing on the former site of Shoomaker’s, the celebrated 19th century gathering place for politicians and statesmen and home to the celebrated Rickey cocktail first served in 1883. The hotel opened in 1984, and as the very first JW Marriott hotel (in the entire world) it was named by Bill Marriott in honour of his father, so the property holds a singular place in both the city and the brand’s legacy. Conveniently located in the downtown area, it offers a sophisticated retreat reflecting the brand’s signature commitment to refined design, holistic well-being, and meaningful connections.

The Marriott Marquis Washington D.C sits in the convention centre district. At the heart of the hotel rises the colossal Birth of the American Flag, a 56-foot stainless steel structure by artist Carroll, which weighs 27,000 pounds and soars through a football field sized glass atrium to the fifth floor, and it is the largest single artwork in any Marriott hotel worldwide.

Dining ranges from the Anthem a bright, welcoming all-day restaurant drawing on the legacy of Marriott’s original 1927 Hot Shoppes and The Dignitary, housed within the historic Samuel Gompers AFL-CIO Plumbers Building, while in the warmer months, guests spill onto The Dignitary’s outdoor patio at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 9th Street. The historic Plumbers Building also houses the hotel’s 8,000 sq ft bi-level fitness centre and a selection of guest suites.

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown occupies a prime position in the Penn Quarter sitting directly opposite the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and within easy reach of Capitol Hill, the White House, and National Mall. The Westin brand’s flagship in the capital, with redesigned guestrooms with the largest footprints of any hotel in Downtown DC, and a 10,000 sq ft fitness centre that ranks as the city’s biggest.

Dine at Root and Vine their lobby-level restaurant drawing on the wellness philosophy at the heart of the Westin brand. The concept champions locally-sourced, seasonally-inspired ingredients, with a menu that rotates to reflect the best of what the region has to offer, from a generous breakfast spread to cocktails and light fare late into the evening. Alongside it sits The Market at Root and Vine for grab-and-go options, and a Starbucks.