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The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. vs The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Jefferson, Washington DC ranks slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.. The Jefferson, Washington DC ranks #2 in Washington DC with recommendations from 20 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Time Out and Fodor's.

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
8 / 10
3100 South St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
From $279 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This Ritz is exclusively small, designed like a sophisticated refuge in the middle of wild and woolly Georgetown. Privacy-seeking celebrities and romancing couples love it." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The service is polished, and the spa is the only one in Washington with Prada treatments on its menu."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Forget gilded mirrors. The 86-room Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, housed in an historic industrial building, has the original brick and steel beams and a cozy slate fireplace in the lobby." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This notable hotel breaks this chain's straightforward mold. Intriguing public areas with historic resonance, exemplary service and large accommodations are the key here." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"When they broke ground on this luxury hotel in the heart of Georgetown, the neighborhood’s pulse returned."
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The Jefferson, Washington, DC
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
9 / 10
1200 16th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $284 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"A Beaux Arts beauty built in 1923, The Jefferson has reopened after a two-year makeover that restored the gleam to its ornate plasterwork."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A relatively small hotel, offering discreet and sensitive service in elegant surroundings."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"After a massive renovation in 2009, this boutique reopened, and regained its place among DC's elite hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Beaux Arts façade is particularly eyecatching with prints and documents, including some associated with Thomas Jefferson, on display inside."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Built as a grand private residence in 1923, the.Jefferson dazzles with its established reputation, impeccable service and classic exterior."
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