We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Washington, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great value. With an established reputation as Washington, DC's most discerning hotel, just blocks from the White House and historic DC landmarks, The Jefferson is a 99-room luxury boutique hotel featuring an intricately thought-out design, elegantly appointed suites, the most modern amenities, experiential dining and exceptional personalized service. Areas of discovery unfold at every turn-- including private cabinet rooms, and a cozy Book Room that offers guests a place to sit with a morning coffee or an after-dinner cocktail surrounded by volumes of books on an array of subjects in addition to signed editions by contemporary authors who have been among the hotel's guests. Elegantly decorated in rich colours and plush bedding, each guest room at The Jefferson Hotel features a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and an Italian marble bathroom. Some rooms have skyline views. The Greenhouse serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the Quill Bar and Lounge offers unique cocktails and offers a menu for dinner service A 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour butler services are available at The Jefferson. The White House is 1 km from the hotel. The Washington National Monument is 2 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Featuring a location overlooking the White House, this historic Washington, D.C. hotel offers gourmet on-site dining options and easy access to major attractions. The Hay-Adams hotel offers free WiFi, in-room Bose CD players and fine Italian bed linens. The hotel also offers a free daily newspaper and a business centre. While at The Hay, guests can enjoy on-site dining at the Lafayette Room, serving contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Off the Record Bar is also on-site and offers a unique dinner menu along with an extensive wine list. Top area points of interest, including the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building, are within 3.4 km of The Hay - Adams while The Smithsonian the National Mall are within 2 km of the property.Show full description
One of the most ELEGANT AND RELAXING boutique hotels in Washington. It also has a highly rated breakfast, very cosy rooms and a great location!
Luxury Hotel.Cosy rooms. Four Seasons Washington DC is located 2 km from the White House and 804 metres from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station. Access to standard WiFi is complimentary. Guests can also enjoy morning coffee and pastries in the lobby for free. Shoe shine services are also available at no additional cost. Guests of the Four Seasons DC can use the 3-level 24-hour fitness centre. There is an indoor heated lap pool, a whirlpool, sauna and a full-service spa on the property as well. Four Seasons offers 24-hour in-room dining options. It also houses an award winning restaurant, the Michael Mina Bourbon Steak Restaurant and ENO Wine Bar. The property also has a business centre, laundry, dry cleaning, one-hour pressing service and salon services. The Lincoln Memorial is 2.2 km from the hotel. The Smithsonian is 3.5 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. It’s like staying at a museum, only better. As one of the Smithsonian's top five historic venues to explore in the world, the Mansion on O Street offers over 100 one-of-a-kind rooms and suites in a restored townhouse that also serves as a museum and artist's residence. Outfitted with antiques and furnishings from all around the world, guests can marvel at teakwood soaking tubs from Italy or a shower made from an English telephone booth. Discover unique hidden surprises in each room with over 70 hidden doors to explore throughout the property. The mansion has hosted CEOs, dignitaries, celebrities and scientists and has been the inspiration for a number of songs, paintings and even legislation crafted on-site. Each room has been uniquely decorated with fine art, antiques, and furnishings from all ends of the earth, and designed with style, flair, and imagination.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. This hotel is situated along the mile-long pier of The Wharf, featuring restaurants, retail and fun activities on DC’s Potomac River. The guestroom amenities include a Nespresso machine®, 50 inch Smart TV's with Bluetooth, in-room safe and a mini bar. The property is home to three dining and bar options, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a business center and a rooftop pool to take in the DC skyline. The property is located just 12 minutes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and 45 minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport. It is also just 15 minutes from Union Station, The White House, the Capitol Hill and many other iconic destinations in the District.Show full description
This luxury hotel has outstanding views and a unique rooftop pool.
Luxury Hotel.Charming. Great location. Popular among women. The Riggs Washington DC is located in the former home of Riggs National Bank, and offers modern accommodations 5-minutes away from Gallery Place - Chinatown Metro Station. Rooms at the Riggs Washington DC include a city views of Penn Quarter. Riggs Washington DC rooms offer Smart TV and WiFi access is free throughout. Guests can enjoy all-American cuisine at Cafe Riggs and Lounge. Silver Lyan is a cocktail mixology bar that can be found in the original basement vault. A rooftop event space is available as well. The National Portrait Gallery is 1.6 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Set in Washington, 1.4 km from Phillips Collection, Fairmont Washington DC Gold Experience features a complimentary weekday breakfast and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant of this 5-star accommodation. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with full size bath amenities. Sterns & Fosters mattresses and upgraded bedding are provided. Turn-down service for Fairmont Gold Guests. Fairmont Gold DC offers a terrace. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. Fairmont Washington DC Gold Experience offers a business centre for guest use. Complimentary local phone calls are provided. Complimentary snacks, hors d'oeuvres and desserts are provided daily. A dedicated concierge team is available onsite. White House is 1.6 km from Fairmont Gold DC, while National World War II Memorial is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 9 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic property. Great value. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC is located in downtown Washington DC, a 10 minute walk from Capital One Arena and CityCenterDC which features luxury shopping and dining. Washington Convention Center is 1 km from the property. The closest metro stop is Federal Triangle. Top area points of interest, including the Washington Monument and the White House, are within walking distance and the Smithsonian the National Mall are within 800 metres of the property. All rooms at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC. have air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Most rooms offer a city view. While at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, guests can enjoy on-site dining at Peacock Alley open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A 10,000 sq. ft. spa and fitness center gives priority appointments to guests for facials and massages. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 5 km from Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.Show full description
This might be one of the most HISTORIC AND LUXURIOUS luxury hotels in Washington.
Luxury Hotel.Lovely property. Great views. Popular among couples. Conrad Washington DC is situated in downtown Washington DC. The property is located 2 blocks from Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, and two main metro stops, Metro Center and Gallery Place, which is located next to CityCenter DC featuring luxury shopping and dining. Chic guestrooms feature views of the city as well as a 55-inch HDTV, stocked minibar, and espresso machines. A private bathroom is provided with every room. On-site restaurant, Estuary, serves fresh seafood while the rooftop bar, Summit, offers cocktails with views of DC monuments. The property features a 24-hour front desk for guests' convenience and free WiFi. White House is 1.7 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 9 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened December 2022. Set in Washington, 500 metres from Washington Union Station, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is situated 1.2 km from National Gallery of Art. Popular points of interest near the hotel include National Museum of the American Indian, Supreme Court and The Capitol. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 11 km from The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great value. This hotel is located at the top of Dupont Circle just minutes from the historical landmarks of Washington, D.C. The Dupont Circle Metro station is 120 metres away The rooms at The Dupont Circle Hotel are furnished with large windows and marble bathrooms. Modern amenities include an iPod docking station, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Designer bathrobes are also offered. The staff at the Dupont Circle Hotel can arrange dinner reservations, theatre tickets and more. Guests can use the 24-hour business center or relax outdoors by the grand fountain. The Pembroke offers farm-to-table fare that draws flavors and inspiration from France, Morocco, Ireland and more. Doyle is a bar with a mid-century feel that offers a drink list inspired by the cocktail culture of the 1950s and 1960s. The Washington Convention Center is 2.5 km from Dupont Circle Hotel. The National Mall is 3 km away, while the JFK Center for Performing Arts is 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened July 2022. Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf has free bikes, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and terrace in Washington. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a hot tub and room service. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, and some units at Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf have pool view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. With staff speaking German, English, Spanish and French, non-stop advice is available at the reception. Popular points of interest near Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf include Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of the American Indian and US Holocaust Memorial Museum. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Luxurious. Rooftop pool. Popular among couples. Viceroy Washington DC offers pet-friendly accommodation in Washington, 4 minutes' walk from Logan Circle. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Private parking is available on site. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom where you will find bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Select rooms offer a seating area and a yoga mat are also available for guests. You will find a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour fitness centre at the property. Viceroy Washington DC offers custom-designed PUBLIC bikes for riding around town. White House is 1.1 km from Viceroy Washington DC, while Washington Monument is 1.7 km from the property. Ronald Reagan National Airport is 6 km away.Show full description
This luxury hotel is one of the most popular in Washington among couples!
Luxury Hotel. Located in Southwest Waterfront, Salamander Washington DC is 730 metres from the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. A full-service spa is available for a fee, and rooms offer city or water views. Every room at the luxury Salamander Washington DC hotel features a flat-screen TV with on-demand movies and music. The spacious marble bathrooms are fitted with a deep soaking bathtub and a separate shower. Guests can relax at the Salamander Spa, featuring an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, plunge pool and fitness centre. Guests can enjoy cocktails and afternoon tea at The Lounge, a full-service bar. All the national monuments are within walking distance of the Salamander Washington DC. The hotel is 12 minutes' drive from Ronald Reagan National Airport.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great value. Located 650 metres from the White House, JW Marriott Washington, DC offers rooms with a flat-screen TV. The rooms of JW Marriott Washington, DC have a modern interior. All rooms feature premium movie channels, 300-thread count sheets, and tea and coffee making facilities. Room service is available 24/7. Guests can work out at the on-site fitness centre. JW Marriott in Washington, DC also offers a 24-hour reception, concierge services, a meeting event space and free WiFi in the lobby. Avenue Grill is an American-style restaurant that serves freshly prepared salads, seafood and steaks. Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee at the on-site Starbucks coffee shop. JW Marriott Washington, DC is 800 metres from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and 1.6 km from the National Geographic Museum.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Housed in a neoclassical 20th century church in Adams Morgan, LINE DC features 60-foot vaulted ceilings, millwork, brass detailing, and large copper entry doors. It is located 2.8 km from Downtown Washington, DC. Free WiFi is offered. All units feature a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. All units also include a seating area, coffee machine and 55" flat-screen cable TV. LINE DC features a number of dining and drinking options including an all-day restaurant, bar, café, and coffee shop called No Goodbyes. The hotel also has a live broadcast radio station and a rooftop with views encompassing the Washington Monument and the Washington National Cathedral. LINE DC is located between Dupont Circle metro and Columbia Heights metro stations. The Smithsonian National Zoological Park is 853 metres away. Washington Convention Center and the White House are both within 3.5 km of the property. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 12.5 km from LINE DC.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most charming, cool and well designed luxury hotels in Washington! WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Located 400 metres from the White House in Washington, D.C., this historic hotel boasts an on-site restaurant and lounge. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable. The underground is 600 metres away. A minibar is featured in each room at Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with an en suite bathroom- featuring Balmain Paris bath amenities and a hairdryer. Offering french comfort food, Opaline Bar and Brasserie is located on site. Guests of Lafayette Square Washington DC Sofitel can enjoy a cocktail at Opaline Bar. Free coffee and tea is served every morning. Dulles International Airport is 44 km from this hotel. Lincoln Memorial and Kennedy Center are both 2.5 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located along the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the historic Watergate Hotel offers luxurious rooms with private balconies and views of the river. Complimentary WiFi is available in public areas. A flat-screen TV and work desk are offered in each of the 336 sleek guestrooms at the Hotel Watergate. Each room features a floor-to-ceiling marble bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and custom toiletries created by La Bottega. Guests can grab a drink at The Top of the Gate, a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Georgetown waterfront and Washington Monument. Casual and fine dining are also available and a whisky bar is located just off of the hotel's lobby. Featuring an on-site spa, The Watergate Hotel offers a fitness centre where guests can exercise, as well as an indoor pool. Concierge services are provided and a business centre and gift shop are available for guest convenience. The Capitol is 5.5 km from The Watergate Hotel, while The White House is 2.3 km away. Ronald Reagan National Airport is 8 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. At Yours Truly DC, we're a Vignette Collection hotel with a nonconformist nature. From the moment you put down your bags, you'll feel settles and at ease at our hotel near Georgetown. It's a five-minute drive or a 20-minute walk to Georgetown in one direction or to the White House in the other. You'll be pleased with how close we are to, well, everything. No matter how far you wander, we'll be here waiting to welcome you back. We hope you’ll make our corner of DC yours, truly.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Luxurious. Popular among women. Located 500 metres from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station, the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. is located in Downtown D.C., just 10 minutes' walk from the historic Georgetown district. Guests can dine at the on-site Westend Bistro. Featuring a flat-screen cable TV, each room at the Washington D.C. Ritz-Carlton offers 24-hour room service and an iPhone charging station. The marble en suite bathrooms feature a bathrobe, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Located on site, the Equinox Sports Club features 9,290 sq metres of state-of-the-art sports and fitness equipment, including 4 basketball courts and 4 squash courts. Fitness classes are offered as well. WiFi is free in all public areas of the hotel. The acclaimed Westend Bistro features simple American fare for lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy light fare or grab a cocktail in the Lobby Lounge. The JFK Center for Performing Arts is 1 km from The Ritz-Carlton DC. The Dupont Circle Metro Station is 700 metres away, while both the National Mall and the Smithsonian Institution are within 3.5 km.Show full description
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