"W imbued the former Hotel Washington... with its modern sensibilities but retained the 1917 Beaux Arts elements."

"It's hard to get a better look at the White House than it is from the exclusive P.O.V. rooftop bar lounge."

"Located next to the White House, many of its rooms have superb views of the White House or the Capitol. Its exceptional service continues in a luxurious setting."

"In a 10-story Italian Renaissance building with beaux-arts trappings, this is a modern interpretation of the oldest hotel in town, appealing to everyone's inner hipster." Full review

"Ye Olde Hotel Washington rises from the ashes with a glaring, tell-all "W" on its brow. Thoughtful redesign plays on former grandiosity with sly, tongue-in-cheek touch."

"A "high-class" historic hotel made "fresh" with a "chic", "sleek" design, this "trendy" venue pulls in a "younger" crowd with assets like a "beautiful" rooftop bar offering the "best view in town"."

"Situated on Fifteenth Street in Washington DC, the W is the closest hotel to the White House grounds."

"The W Washington, D.C. Hotel is the place to see the nation's capital." Full review

"It's hip, sleek, very cool, and just steps from the White House." Full review

"Now rooms and suites are decked out in a sort of Mad Men meets Wallpaper magazine blend of retro-futuristic, all smooth lines and pared-down furnishings, polished and occasionally playful." Full review