Melrose Georgetown HotelvsRosewood Washington DC
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Rosewood Washington, D.C. scores significantly better than Melrose Georgetown Hotel. Rosewood Washington, D.C. comes in at #12 in Washington DC with approval from 14 publications such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Gayot.
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2430 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
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- Shuttle Bus
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 "After massive renovations in 2012, the Melrose emerged with a sleek, modern style that puts it back on par with some of DC's nicer hotels." Full review
 "A modern building in a first-rate location at the heart of the city, the Melrose is well known for its refined luxury. The furnishings are contemporary but with classic influences." 
 "The allure of this Foggy Bottom property is largely the oversized guest rooms bedecked in hues of yellow and blue and equipped with writing desks and marble baths." 
 "Thanks to the renovation, the Melrose has earned some serious brownie points with youthful commercial folk and FITs.
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 "Celebrities often stay at The George, too, and not just those visiting Congress... big name musicians ( the Rolling Stones!) like The George." Full review
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 "For that chintzy, European luxury boudoir feel, you can’t go wrong with the Melrose, which also boasts a fine, fine location." Full review
 "This hotel is tucked between trendy Georgetown and the historical section of downtown Washington DC." 
 "Gracious, traditional rooms done in a soothing palette of creams and grays with splashes of green, blue, and red all have oversize bathrooms." Full review
 "Cozy boutique Georgetown hideaway featuring whimsical decor, a lounge and a farm-to-table restaurant, less than a mile from the White House." Full review
 "The Deco-inspired lobby and lounge are stunners while the rooms themselves are chic and modern yet cozy." Full review
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1050 31st St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
From $455/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
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- Concierge
 "Capella Hotels & Resorts plants its flag in the nation's capital with a posh makeover of a historic building by the C&O Canal in Georgetown." 
 "Luring well-heeled sybarites with a long list of amenities, this luxe boutique overlooking the C&O Canal boasts airy guestrooms and suites outfitted with hardwood floors." 
 "One of the capital’s newest hotels (it opened March 2013) is also its most decadently luxurious." Full review
 "From the moment you book a room, you enter a rarified world where your every whim can be fulfilled." Full review
 "Stylish new boutique sleep in charming Georgetown, with a canalside restaurant, rooftop bar and guests-only lounge." Full review
 "These tasteful accommodations reside in the heart of Georgetown and feature a rooftop lounge and year-round infinity pool." 
Luxury
 "Opened in 2013 in the heart of Georgetown, the Rosewood has quickly become one of Washington’s hottest luxury hotels." Full review
 "This is a unique and all-together engaging deluxe house, the smallest and most intimate of its ilk in the city." Full review
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Located along the C&O Canal, the Rosewood Washington DC (formerly the Capella) offers some of the capital's finest accommodations, right in the heart of Georgetown." Full review
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Amenities include an indoor/outdoor infinity pool, rooftop bar, 24-hour fitness center with personal trainers upon request, and in-room spa treatments.
 "The most expensive accommodations in town come with superlative standards, and the pampering begins even before you arrive." Full review