Canalside townhouse retreat
Housed along the C&O Canal, this retreat runs like a private residence with dedicated townhouse butlers and fireside library gatherings.
“Unlike competitors Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons, Rosewood offers a truly intimate feel—there are just 49 rooms and suites and six townhouses—that can’t be replicated.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Daily surprise snacks and dedicated library butlers accompany attentive townhouse service.
Notable
Parquet sourced from a French chateau anchors the double-height library and corridors.
Notable
An indoor-outdoor rooftop infinity pool pairs a built-in fireplace with capital skyline views.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of the USA
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
It’s housed in a relatively understated brick building that barely hints at what’s inside.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right along the C&O Canal towpath, the hotel is one block from M Street's boutiques and minutes from the Georgetown waterfront.
The rooms
Multi-level townhouses include private street entrances, courtyards and eat-in kitchens, while main hotel rooms add marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop infinity pool extends from indoors to outdoors alongside a built-in glass fireplace.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
The canal-facing dining room focuses on Mid-Atlantic seafood and regional beef cuts beside an open kitchen.
A plush, residential style permeates the small but luxurious hotel. Hole up in the library, where double-height ceilings, antique mirrors and deep velvet armchairs invite you to curl up with a book;
At the table
The lounge serves raw-bar plates and craft cocktails, and the open-air rooftop terrace looks out toward the Potomac.
How it began
The red-brick building once served as offices for the American Trial Lawyers Association before opening as an intimate hotel in 2013.
“Rosewood took over in 2016, bringing its attention to detail—hand-upholstered furniture, silk curtains, eclectic artwork in each room—and a commitment to local experiences.”
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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.