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The Poppy Georgetown

The Poppy Georgetown

Washington, DC

Georgetown

Renovated 2023   $$

Design Social Local
Central
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The Poppy Georgetown, vibe

Vibe

The front Courtyard and rear Secret Gardens extend this Georgetown guesthouse outdoors, with firepits on the rear patio.

The Poppy Georgetown, vibe

“Poppy mural hideaway”

Design

A large poppy mural announces guestrooms dressed in patterned wallpaper and textiles.

Social

The Parlor combines breakfast, lounging and drinks; garden firepits invite lingering over s'mores.

Local

An Amy Kaslow collaboration brings two art installations into this Georgetown guesthouse.

Central

In Georgetown’s residential East Village, near Rose Park and a short walk from shops.

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The Poppy Georgetown, vibe

Rooms

Patterned wallpaper and textiles give the guestrooms their character, while two guestrooms add freestanding soaking tubs.

The Poppy Georgetown, rooms

Backstory

The name nods to Georgetown’s gardens and rebirth after Covid, chosen for the former Avery’s 2023 reinvention.

The Poppy Georgetown, backstory

Eat & drink

The Parlor Bar doubles as the breakfast room and lounge, serving continental breakfast alongside a bar stocked with wine, beer and spirits.

The Poppy Georgetown, eat & drink

The neighborhood

Georgetown’s residential East Village surrounds you, with Rose Park one block away and shops and dining a short walk from the door.

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Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.

Three vibes and a scene on every hotel we rate

The Poppy Georgetown

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