One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
9 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. Seasonal outdoor resort-style rooftop swimming pool adjacent to ART DC
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown
Suspended geometric sculptures in the lobby trace Washington's street grid in shimmering metal. 50-foot indoor heated saltwater lap pool and saltwater Jacuzzi whirlpool.
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
Pierre-Yves Rochon interiors frame a gallery-scale collection featuring Warhol and Botero works. Two-lane temperature-controlled indoor saline lap pool and spa whirlpool tub
Hotel Zena Washington DC
Andrea Sheehan assembled 20,000 hand-painted tampons into a lobby portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Seasonal outdoor rooftop swimming pool on the 14th floor, operating May through September.
Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
Monumental glass boxes encase cherry blossoms beside handmade Vermont Windsor rocking chairs. Indoor heated skylit saltwater swimming pool and adjacent hot tub.
Rosewood Washington, D.C.
Parquet sourced from a French chateau anchors the double-height library and corridors. Heated indoor-outdoor rooftop infinity pool with integrated fireplace and views across the Potomac River and city skyline.
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.