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The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City vs InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel

Both The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City and Willard InterContinental Washington are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Willard InterContinental Washington ranks significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Willard InterContinental Washington scores 88 with endorsements from 16 sources including Jetsetter, DK Eyewitness and Forbes Travel Guide.

The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
7 / 10
1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
From $148 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The feel is more contemporary and casually chic than one might associate with this luxury chain, and the large guest rooms shine in gold, yellow, and blue."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Pentagon, this Ritz-Carlton property is situated directly on the Potomac River, just three miles from the National Mall." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The hotel’s look incorporates contemporary lines and shades with classic elegance."
Star Service Star Service
"Located above the Pentagon City metro station, abutting a busy shopping mall, this deluxe hotel brings impeccable service and 17 stories of plush accommodations to the Virginia side of the Potomac." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Located within sight of Washington's National Airport, this swanky hotel sits across the Potomac River on the Virginia side." Full review
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InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
9 / 10
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $161 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"This cavernous Beaux Arts masterpiece has been the centerpiece of official Washington since it opened in 1850."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Today's Willard, a bit like the political world it esteems, is grand in public, though a little bland in private." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is certainly among the most historic of hotels. Epochal events, including the birth of the League of Nations, were discussed here by principal figures."
Star Service Star Service
"The regularly maintained accommodations all feature a traditional decor of high ceilings, dark-stained period furniture, classic color schemes and traditional window treatments." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Washington's Waldorf Astoria, even designed by the same guy. A whole lotta shit has gone down in these marble halls which are literally made of marble."
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