West End wellness bastion
A West End institution pairing polished hospitality with an expansive health club and an open-air central courtyard.
“The hotel unveiled the results of a $27 million renovation in June 2016, offering up a total redo of each of the hotel's 415 guest rooms and suites.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
A three-floor fitness facility with a CrossFit box and a 50-foot saltwater pool.
Notable
Suspended geometric sculptures in the lobby trace Washington's street grid in shimmering metal.
Notable
Fairmont Gold floors include a private lounge, dedicated concierge, and nightly turndown service.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Fairmont’s re-imagined lobby features a dazzling aerial view of the nation’s capital using gold and silver geometric forms floating from the ceiling.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set between Foggy Bottom and Georgetown, steps from Rock Creek trails and an eight-minute walk to the nearest metro.
The rooms
Tufted cream headboards and eggplant accents frame rooms hung with collages of book plates and Washington silhouettes.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The gym and pool
A 50-foot indoor saltwater lap pool sits beside a three-floor gym complete with lifting platforms and eucalyptus steam rooms.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Lobby Lounge (Loggia)
The central U-shaped bar serves coffee by morning and pours cocktails mixed with rooftop honey by evening.
At the table
The landscaped courtyard garden serves oysters and gin beneath cherry trees, with fire pits lit as night falls.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.