Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C.
The Four Seasons in Washington D.C. is the pinnacle of luxury. Its 222 guest rooms and 59 suites are elegant and adorned with paintings by William Louis-Dreyfus. Baths have either marble or French limestone. Guest rooms in the east wing are contemporary in a design by Pierre-Yves Rochon. The west-wing guest rooms feature a more traditional look, with silk brocades in light blue, green and gold. Views from guest rooms have a wide selection such as a garden courtyard, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Rock Creek Park or Georgetown rooftops.
Luxury amenities of the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC include complimentary overnight shoeshine, limousine service, one-hour pressing, umbrellas, and iPod docking station. The Bourbon Steak Restaurant, serving American cuisine, offers a menu of meat and seafood entrees made from the world's finest ingredients. It serves lunch and dinner and has outdoor seating.
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-0444
fourseasons.com
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
This hotel has 347 hotel rooms with 53 suites; many feature a view of the water or monuments. According to Conde Nast, the Tidal Basin is "one of the city's best walks," and it is easily accessible from the Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC by a footbridge.
Hotel amenities include a 10,500-square-foot spa with a Zen relaxation area. To maintain your fitness routine, you can use the fitness center or swim in the 50-foot indoor swimming pool. Just off the main lobby is the Empress Lounge for a relaxing moment or meeting with friends. Sou'Wester has American regional cuisine and offers outdoor dining. For fine dining, try CityZen, voted by Food & Wine Magazine, as one of the "Hottest Restaurants in the World." It is open for dinner, Tuesday to Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday to Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
1330 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 554-8588
mandarinoriental.com
The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.
The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C. is located in the heart of the District of Columbia, and within walking distance of the Metro and Georgetown. Guest rooms have views of a courtyard or the surrounding West End neighborhood. Deluxe room amenities include feather beds with a down comforter, high-thread-count bed linens, terry bath robes and slippers and overnight laundry service.for an additional fee, guests can choose to upgrade to Club Level accommodations, which features five food and beverages presentations daily, and a dedicated concierge. The hotel's West End Bistro offers American fare cuisine with a well-known chef. The Lobby Cafe serves breakfast every day and has a cocktail menu. The Bar has an extensive wine and cocktail menu.
The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.
1150 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 835-0500
ritzcarlton.com
The St. Regis, Washington, D.C.
The St. Regis, Washington, D.C., with 175 rooms and suites (completely renovated in 2008), is located just two blocks from the White House. In the 1950s, President Truman and guests were seen often in the hotel; and it was the birthplace Robert Kennedy's favorite dessert--the Carlton chocolate parfait. The St. Regis Washington, D.C. has custom-designed furnishings in a style that's a mix of classic and contemporary, with gold and sienna color tones, Palladian windows and Italian Renaissance Louis XVI chandeliers. All rooms and suites feature a Bose iPod docking system, in-room movies and cable channels, 24-hour room service, a safe, writing desk, high-speed Internet access, feather comforter, Pratesi bed linens and a St. Regis robe. Dine in the Adour, French cuisine, or a try lighter fare and drinks in The St. Regis Bar.
There are many specialty suites at the hotel. The John Jacob Astor Suite, overlooking 16th Street, has rich purple accents by designer Sills Huniford. The Empire Suite is second only to the Presidential Suite in size and luxury and it has a green color scheme. The opulent Presidential Suite has a tobacco color scheme and features two entrances, a huge seating area with two fireplaces, and butler pantry with Sub-Zero appliances.
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
923 16th and K Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 638-2626
starwoodhotels.com
