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Kimpton Banneker Hotel vs The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC is preferred by most writers compared to Kimpton Rouge Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC scores 85 with accolades from 13 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.

Kimpton Banneker Hotel
Kimpton Banneker Hotel
8 / 10
1315 16th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $119 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Unabashedly sexy, trendy, high-tech, and, well, red, this hotel on Embassy Row has 137 rooms meant to stimulate, not calm you down."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range property is a few blocks from Dupont Circle, one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Consistent with Kimpton hotels' fondness for excess, Hotel Rouge incorporates shades of its signature color into every facet of its stylishly '60s décor." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In this city with its share of the Big Bad Wolves, this cheerful, color-coordinated Kimpton is Little Red Riding Hood." Full review
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Coffeemakers must be requested.
BlackBook BlackBook
"Go ahead and kiss the furniture, your lipstick blends right in. Bright red beds are gorgeous, albeit suited more for romping then sleeping."
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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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