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The River Inn vs InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
Both The River Inn and Willard InterContinental Washington are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Willard InterContinental Washington scores significantly better than The River Inn. Willard InterContinental Washington has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 13 publications including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and oyster.com.
The River Inn
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
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924 25th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
From $125 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 125-room River Inn offers great value. Its 450-square-foot suites have full kitchens and pullout couches."
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DK Eyewitness
"The name is apt because of the remarkable view of the river, which is bound to put guests in a good mood after a tiring day of sightseeing."
BlackBook
"Like the most sensible pair of dress shoes you own: pricey-but-not-too-pricey, classy, and oh so comfy."
Travel + Leisure
"The all-suites hotel on a quiet street touts such special touches as full-size kitchens, coffee grinders and Potomac River views."
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Gayot
"A boutique hotel with business facilities aplenty and sweeping city views."
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
BlackBook
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1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $161 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"This cavernous Beaux Arts masterpiece has been the centerpiece of official Washington since it opened in 1850."
Travel + Leisure
"Today's Willard, a bit like the political world it esteems, is grand in public, though a little bland in private."
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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
"The regularly maintained accommodations all feature a traditional decor of high ceilings, dark-stained period furniture, classic color schemes and traditional window treatments."
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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."
