Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Hotels in Washington, United States (2026)

Compare 62 hotels in Washington, United States, averaging 4.39 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 1611 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 97% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Golden Triangle, Mount Vernon Triangle, The Wharf. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

62 businesses ranked4.39 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

4.7(2277)
56.3

Luxe property with dining, spa & pool

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Rank 2

HighRoad Hotel

4.7(958)
56.1

Functional lodging with a guest kitchen

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Rank 3

The Jefferson

4.7(799)
56.1

Posh beaux arts hotel with fine dining

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Rank 4

Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown

4.6(2036)
49.4

Upscale hotel with a formal restaurant

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Rank 5

Conrad Washington, DC

4.6(1839)
49.4

Chic hotel with dining & a rooftop bar

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Rank 6

Archer Hotel Falls Church

4.6(710)
49.3

Polished hotel offering free breakfast

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Rank 7

The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

4.5(2598)
42.5

Luxury hotel with a posh spa & a pool

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Rank 8

Tabard Inn

4.5(1388)
42.5

Traditional rooms in historic townhouses

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Rank 9

Hotel Hive

4.5(1315)
42.5

Hip property with a pizzeria & a bar

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Rank 10

Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

4.5(1309)
42.5

Sleek hotel with a spa & posh dining

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How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

Full list

11Wingate by Wyndham Hurricane/Zion National Park4.5(1292)12The River Inn4.5(1052)13Cambria Hotel College Park4.5(537)14Avenue Suites Georgetown4.4(558)15Morrison-Clark Historic Inn & Restaurant4.4(1025)16William F. Bolger Center4.4(955)17Phoenix Park Hotel4.4(2225)18The Dupont Circle Hotel4.4(2023)19The Hotel at The University of Maryland4.4(1873)20Eaton DC4.4(1232)21Hotel Washington4.4(4495)22The Georgetown Inn4.3(591)23Georgetown Suites4.3(581)24Hotel Lombardy4.3(1107)25The LINE DC4.3(2020)26Melrose Georgetown Hotel4.3(1937)27State Plaza Hotel4.3(1827)28The Darcy4.3(1649)29Capitol Hill Hotel4.3(1425)30The Watergate Hotel4.3(3198)
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Frequently asked questions

How many hotels are there in Washington, United States?

We list 62 hotels in Washington, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which hotel in Washington, United States is rated highest?

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC currently tops our list with 4.7 stars from 2,277 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the hotels ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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