One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
5 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Conrad Washington, DC
Undulating chain mail wraps a light-filled central atrium crowned by skylights.
Lyle Washington DC
Burlwood Art Deco headboards, rattan seating, and Berber carpets anchor Jacu Strauss's serene residential interiors.
Riggs Washington DC
Custom safe-inspired minibars and floral headboards set against restored banking hall architecture.
The LINE DC
A sculptural chandelier of church organ pipes hangs over repurposed mahogany pews.
The Watergate Hotel
Ron Arad's curvilinear interiors honor Luigi Moretti's 1960s facade free of continuous straight lines.
24 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Arlo Washington DC
Minimalist new construction adjoins historic red-brick interiors finished with penny tile and walnut.
Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Rose-shaped wall sconces and deep-green lacquer shelving detail the converted townhouse interiors.
Eaton DC
Lobby interiors inspired by Swiss bus terminals, with swirling floors and low banquettes.
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown
Suspended geometric sculptures in the lobby trace Washington's street grid in shimmering metal.
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
Pierre-Yves Rochon interiors frame a gallery-scale collection featuring Warhol and Botero works.
Hotel Nell Union Market
Botanical greens and living foliage soften exposed concrete beams and warehouse lofts.
Hotel Washington
Bold Amit Greenberg murals and cherry blossom headboards update the historic marble interiors.
Hotel Zena Washington DC
Andrea Sheehan assembled 20,000 hand-painted tampons into a lobby portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Kimpton Banneker Hotel
Gallery-style rooms frame abstract art, anchored by Victor Ekpuk's lobby mural.
Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
Monumental glass boxes encase cherry blossoms beside handmade Vermont Windsor rocking chairs.
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf
Cantilevered architecture by ODA frames river views, featuring parquet floors, arched entryways, and steel four-poster beds.
Rosewood Washington, D.C.
Parquet sourced from a French chateau anchors the double-height library and corridors.
Sixty DC
Checked marble floors and a custom wall tapestry anchor the mid-century interiors.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Interior details evoke 1960s White House styling with brass-inlaid marble floors.
The Darcy
Cross-stitched leather desks and a brass rose sculpture give tailoring motifs tactile form.
The Dupont Circle Hotel
Mid-century glamour shapes spaces with coral velvet banquettes and brass-accented bookcases.
The Morrow Washington DC
Rottet Studio transitions bright communal travertine into moody, midnight-toned guestrooms.
The Potomac Hotel
Thomas Pheasant redesigned the suites with custom furnishings overlooking the Tidal Basin.
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Blackened steel beams and factory ironwork frame sleek, fire-themed industrial interiors.
The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill
A ten-story glass atrium displays commissioned political art and light-filled installations.
Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt
Custom ironspot brick and factory windows frame interiors styled after ship cabins.
Viceroy Washington DC
A towering Brandon Hill façade mural opens onto bold, mid-century-inspired common spaces.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.