The Bar/Lounge at Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown

"The hushed open lobby is the hotel’s beating heart; oversize silk sofas and nightly live piano music set a soothing tone, with a large marble-topped bar from which is served a prodigious list of cocktails"

"The neighborhood offers a variety of bars, restaurants and shopping"

"The large and roomy guest rooms are a study of muted earth tones which work well with the comfortable furniture (including very comfortable lounges for TV viewing, reading or contemplation of the requisite upscale-chain-hotel spiky orchids)"

"Fairmont Gold rooms on the ninth floor are actually a bit smaller despite being 20% more expensive, but compensate with better views and a private lounge for canapes, cocktails, an honor bar, computer workstations and Continental breakfasts"

"Although its location and services cater mostly to business travelers, the comfortable, large rooms with 49-inch HDTVs, fully stocked minibars, and coffeemakers, and its solid American restaurant with outdoor seating and seasonal menus make it an enjoyable pick for tourists as well"