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JW Marriott Washington, DC vs The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

JW Marriott Washington, DC and The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC scores slightly higher than JW Marriott Washington, DC. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC scores 85 with positive reviews from 13 reviews including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Jetsetter.

JW Marriott Washington, DC
JW Marriott Washington, DC
7 / 10
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $159 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A $40-million renovation completed in 2009 transformed this 27-year-old property into a thoroughly modern Marriott." Full review
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Ask for a room on floors 3 through 15 facing Pennsylvania Avenue for views of the avenue and of the Washington Monument beyond.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"A no-nonsense luxury hotel for the masses just steps away from the White House, the JW Marriott has a shopping mall-like multistory lobby and 772 cozy guestrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Two blocks from the White House, the location minimizes walking distances for little feet. Child care offered by prearrangement."
Star Service Star Service
"All units come with minibars, coffeemakers, safes, irons and ironing boards, and three phones with voice mail and data ports. High-speed Internet access (for a fee) is standard in all rooms." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The JW Marriott Washington, DC aims to impress with stylish and tasteful decor, well-equipped guest rooms and a prime location on Pennsylvania Avenue."
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The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
8 / 10
1150 22nd Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $299 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel's Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert is one of the hottest restaurants in town." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The larger of Washington's two Ritz-Carltons, this 300-room Foggy Bottom outpost offers the whole Ritz-Carlton package." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The biggest nod to modernity, though, comes with the second- and third-floor Sports Club/LA fitness center; its 100,000 square feet of fat-burning splendor and huge spa are open to guests for a fee." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Ritz-Carlton provides the finest quality furnishings – Egyptian cotton sheets and down pillows – to make guests comfortable."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This luxury Washington hotel brings sought after amenities to the West End. The wood paneled lobby features comfortable seating and a fireplace."
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