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United States · Updated 9 October 2026

The best luxury hotels in Washington DC

12 luxury hotels in Washington DC, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.

12Hotels compared7 with a Michelin Key
9.3Top guest scoreThe Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
$494Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
2,560Guest reviewsBehind these scores

Best luxury hotels in Washington DC for score, location and price

Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked (hotels with 50+ reviews).

Washington DC luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score

Luxury hotels in Washington DC compared: area, guest score, location score, Michelin Keys and lowest price per night
HotelAreaGuest scoreLocation scoreMichelin KeysFrom, per nightAvailability
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.Check termsNorthwest, Washington, D.C.9.3 (18)8.9–$764Check availability
Waldorf Astoria Washington DCCheck termsNorthwest, Washington, D.C.9.2 (165)9.8–$856Check availability
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.Free cancellationNorthwest, Washington, D.C.9.1 (44)8.9–$494Check availability
The Hay - AdamsFree cancellationNorthwest, Washington, D.C.9.0 (72)9.72$439Check availability
Park Hyatt WashingtonCheck termsNorthwest, Washington, D.C.8.8 (47)9.1–$330Check availability
The Jefferson HotelFree cancellationNorthwest, Washington, D.C.8.8 (26)9.32$545Check availability
Riggs Washington DCCheck termsNorthwest, Washington, D.C.8.7 (849)9.81$462Check availability
The Fairmont Washington DCCheck termsNorthwest, Washington, D.C.8.6 (374)9.41$371Check availability
Pendry Washington DC - The WharfCheck termsSouthwest, Washington, D.C.8.5 (174)9.21$455Check availability
Rosewood Washington DCFree cancellation · BreakfastNorthwest, Washington, D.C.8.4 (26)9.82$1,020Check availability
Eaton DCCheck termsNorthwest, Washington, D.C.8.3 (692)9.21Sold outCheck availability
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.Check termsNorthwest, Washington, D.C.8.2 (73)9.6–$534Check availability

The 12 best hotels in Washington DC, ranked by guest score

02

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Northwest, Washington, D.C. · 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Northwest, Washington, D.C., 20004, United States

9.2Wonderful165 reviews
  • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
  • Waldorf Astoria
Location9.8
Value for money8.4
Comfort9.6
Staff9.3
    From $856
    a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
    04

    The Hay-Adams

    Northwest, Washington, D.C. · 800 16th Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20006, United States

    9.0Wonderful72 reviews
    • 2 Michelin Keys
    • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
    • Leading Hotels of the World
    Location9.7
    Value for money8.6
    Comfort9.2
    Staff9.7
    • Free cancellation
    From $439
    a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
    05

    Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

    Northwest, Washington, D.C. · 1201 24th Street NW, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20037, United States

    8.8Excellent47 reviews
    • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
    • Park Hyatt
    Staff8.8
    Comfort9.1
    Value for money8.5
    Location9.1
      From $330
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
      06

      The Jefferson, Washington, DC

      Northwest, Washington, D.C. · 1200 16th Street NW, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20036, United States

      8.8Excellent26 reviews
      • 2 Michelin Keys
      Staff9.1
      Comfort8.7
      Value for money7
      Location9.3
      • Free cancellation
      From $545
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
      07

      Riggs Washington DC

      Northwest, Washington, D.C. · 900 F Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, United States

      8.7Excellent849 reviews
      • 1 Michelin Key
      Location9.8
      Value for money8.4
      Comfort9.2
      Staff9.4
        From $462
        a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
        10

        Rosewood Washington, D.C.

        Northwest, Washington, D.C. · 1050 31st Street NW, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20007, United States

        8.4Very Good26 reviews
        • 2 Michelin Keys
        • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
        • Rosewood
        Staff8.8
        Comfort9.7
        Value for money7.8
        Location9.8
        • Free cancellation
        • Breakfast included
        From $1,020
        a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
        11

        Eaton DC

        Northwest, Washington, D.C. · 1201 K Street NW, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20005, United States

        8.3Very Good692 reviews
        • 1 Michelin Key
        Staff9
        Comfort9.1
        Value for money8.2
        Location9.2
          12

          The St. Regis Washington, D.C.

          Northwest, Washington, D.C. · 923 16th Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20006, United States

          8.2Very Good73 reviews
          • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
          • St. Regis
          Staff9.1
          Comfort9.1
          Value for money7.8
          Location9.6
            From $534
            a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026

            Luxury hotels in Washington DC: frequently asked questions

            What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Washington DC?

            The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. has the highest guest score in this selection: 9.3 from 18 reviews.

            How much does a luxury hotel in Washington DC cost?

            The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $330 to $1,020. The median is $494 a night. Prices change with dates.

            Which luxury hotels in Washington DC include breakfast?

            When rates were checked in Oct 2026, the lowest available rate included breakfast at: Rosewood Washington DC.

            Which luxury hotels in Washington DC offer free cancellation?

            4 of 11 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., The Hay - Adams, The Jefferson Hotel, Rosewood Washington DC.