The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington D.C.

Once again at a Ritz and need to endure a social function in the lobby. How many times does this happen? — let me tell you frequently! My husband and I are frequent travelers – guess that does not compete financially with big events. Rethinking our loyalties. Disenfranchised quests!

If we could give the Ritz Carlton of Georgetown 6 stars we would! Since we moved to Virginia 2 years ago, we’ve stayed at this property twice for staycations, and each time the staff was exceptional. We first stayed here in May of 2015 and had booked a suite. Once we arrived, we were notified that they had upgraded us to their Royal Potomac suite! It was a beautiful, huge suite, with a spectacular dining room, large living room, a small library, and amazing bathroom. We went out for dinner that night, and when we came home, we were surprised to receive multiple sweet gifts for our toddler daughter (storybook, a little tote bag, stuff animal and more). We were simply amazed.
Our next trip was in Oct of 2015. My husband had mentioned to the staff that we were celebrating our daughter’s birthday by taking her to a Wiggles’ concert nearby, and when we came back from the concert, Daniel McClain (the Assistant Front of the House Manager) had surprised us with a special gift. It was a box of Wiggles toy figures, that we know are very hard to come by.
I can’t praise this property enough. We’ve stayed at multiple Ritz properties around the world, but property is by far our favorite. We recently found out that we would be moving out of state in the summer, and my husband and I decided the best way to say farewell to DC (well until we visit again!), is to stay at this property one last time. Thank you Ritz for creating a lifetime of memories for our family!

Recently had an event (Happy Hour) at The Quadrant and it turned out amazing… the service was wonderful and so efficient. Thank you to the Ritz and Salley for making it wonderful!

Other hotels in the area take notice! This is where my husband and I and our families stayed for our wedding weekend and everything was perfect.
We plan on coming back for a weekend getaway as soon as we can. The location can’t be beat, the staff are all friendly, helpful, kind and they do an amazing job. The hotel itself is stunning and the food is amazing!
This is by far my favorite DC hotel and if you’re looking for a special getaway or a nice place to stay while in the area I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Fantastic hotel! My family chose this hotel as the place to camp for a big family wedding. Rooms are large, well appointed with luxurious beds. Property is a former factory which has been turned into a completely unique space. Public areas are so comfortable and relaxing, not stuffy at all. But the best part is the staff. Luis, Shervonne, Marianna and George and the entire staff made our stay unforgettable. My partner and I were treated like royalty. Truly lovely people here who care about their guests. We will come back he first chance we get.

The staff here were super nice. My Dad took me to go to the hospital for an emergency infusion right after we landed in Washington DC. My Aunt came to this hotel to get our rooms all settled while we spent our first night in the hospital. We came to the hotel the next morning after my hospital stay and everyone was really nice. They helped us with our bags and when we came back from breakfast to take a nap in our room we found that the hotel Chef Kristi had given us a care basket of treats with a get well card. It was very sweet. Everyone we met who worked at the hotel was really nice and informative. In the lobby they also give out french toast smores every evening. We only had them once and they were delicious.
One of the concierge was Filipino so we told him I was half. The day we left Tito, the Filipino concierge, gave me a Baguio City coin purse and a Filipino t-​shirt, it was really nice. A great way to end our month long vacation.

Just an absolute beautiful hotel with lovely service. Excellent location in Georgetown near some of the best restaurants and shopping. Would absolutely go back again.

My first 5 star review. I give four stars to a great experience but save five for perfection. I have never been treated so well by hotel staff. My husband and I are celebrating both my birthday and our anniversary and I have felt pampered all weekend.
The room décor is beautiful and posh, but lacks the sleekness of some luxury hotels. The bed is amazing! The amenities are more than I hoped for.

This is my new local go-​to place! Great everything here! Customer service, food & off the beaten path. Plus the price point is just right compared to the touristy places on M. I’m sure I’m not the only local who thinks this is a hidden gem for lunch/​brunch/​dinner! The manager Mike is really attentive to making this a great experience for customers :) Don’t be surprised if you have celebrity sightings here! Unbeknownst to me while dining outside, Russell Crowe was behind me on his mountain bike!
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Luxury in the heart of Georgetown
We stayed couple days in this hotel as a weekend date nights and really enjoyed this Ritz! It is not like many other RC’s as the building was once an incinerator that was remodeled and turned into a awesome hotel. Hotel has a beautiful fireplace in lobby as you enter that is a centerpiece and a «fire» theme throughout. It is just a block off M St. in Georgetown which means walking access to all great sites, bars, restaurants, and shops.
The room and bathroom are spacious super clean and luxury. My husband and I highly recommend this hotel. It is cozy, private, and intimate, with a very generous friendly staff.

Well, once in a great while, treating ourselves to the finer things in life seemed necessary. It reminded me why I work so hard and try to enjoy life or what’s left of it. Milestones birthdays are rough and I had it especially tough the months prior to the big day. Dita and I planned to have this short trip several months ago after a lot of discussions of wrinkles and it was the end of the world. Also, my superstitious mom had gone to a fortune teller one year and though by telling me that I could have died last year/​this year prior to my birthday was so that I could be careful; It didn’t help me stressing the whole year of what could have been. Well, sorry. it seemed that you’re stuck with me a while longer and dammit, I celebrated like there’s no tomorrow.
One of the big perks of Marriott platinum rewards is access to Ritz Carlton. We had great deals on our three night stay and loving every single night of it. They told me at check-​in that they didn’t have a double bed room though I had requested it. We were a bit upset as we needed the room and they offered a solution of a suite upgrade for $ 100 a night extra so one of us could sleep on a pull out. Err. it wasn’t a good solution so instead of making a big deal, Dita and I decided to cozy up and get to know each other better and share the king bed.
Luckily, we are good friends and it wasn’t uncomfortable in the least. Plus, the bed was huge we never even brushed each other by accident. To make up for it, Shervonne, our guest specialist hooked us up with a Mercedes S class to take us to our dinner at Founding Farmers. Not bad. I must say it was a great gesture. Being chauffeured around was kinda cool for even just a bit.
When we got back, we had a surprise of a whole unopened bottle of Möet Chandon Rose Champagne for our birthdays. Nice! Thanks Shervonne! By this time, Dita, the «make friends with strangers whisperer» was at hugging level with Shervonne. Dita had a ball being called Courteney Cox by her and appreciated all the nice gestures she had made to make our stay special.
The service was unbelievable and each day they made sure we were ready for bed and turn on the fire on the TV plus some chocolates by bedside. They also provided free wifi and bottled water daily. This Ritz Carlton is a boutique hotel and not a big high rise type. It was very intimate and it’s great to be greeted by your name anywhere.
Every night they had something going on at the lobby. The first night they had live music, and the last night, they had earth hour and the whole lobby was lit by candlelight as they served cookies, cupcakes, and cocktails.
I stay in a lot of hotels at various different levels of luxury or cruddy. I can’t deny in a bit that it’s nice getting the Ritz treatment. One can get used to this real quick.
However, back to reality now and need to go back to work and save for my next vacation. I highly recommend this location instead of the one at Dupont Circle. Though, Dupont Circle location has Westend Bistro belonging to Eric Ripert. Mh… I really loved the uniqueness of this location and that it was smaller and felt more like a residence instead of a hotel. Also, it’s so close to all the cool shops and restaurants in Georgetown and about a couple blocks away from M street. It’s truly nice. No single regret ending my two week long trip with a stay here.

Definitely the standard when it comes to service and comfort.

I thought the massage was rather lack luster I’m afraid. The women’s locker room is tiny. Three people in the changing area makes it really crowded. The lounge is the same way — three seats, water, and jam for the non-​existent snacks. Imagine you’re there to relax and it’s just you and a random guy in a robe for 20 minutes. VERY uncomfortable. The massage itself wasn’t out of the ordinary. The masseuse refered to a tight spot on my back and said, «it’s right at your boob line». Boob line doesn’t seem like an official term or how the Ritz would expect the masseuse to behave. It also ended a full five minutes early. Not one to pick but hey, I paid for 50 minutes.

I admittedly have never stayed at the hotel. so this review is only for the Degrees Bar, and their lobby/“Living Room.” What a beautiful, swanky place to stop in for a (pricey) drink and hang out and chat. Their main lobby area, which they call the Living Room, has great ambiance. They offer complimentary passed s’mores every day from 6:30 — 7:00 in front of their fireplace and at Christmas time, their beautiful 20 foot Christmas tree. They have bar service in the living room as well, so you can order bar bites, wine, beer etc. and sit and enjoy your smores and drinks. Swanky place to stop in for a before or after dinner drink in Georgetown. The cheapest glass of wine is $ 13, and cheapest beer is $ 6.

We stopped in on a Saturday to enjoy the fireplace lobby and smores offered at the Ritz in GTown. The lobby is beautifully appointed with a large, warm fireplace glowing. They were having trouble keeping smore supply up with demand but given that it was a Saturday evening, very understandable. They offer bar service in the lobby too if you wanted to enjoy a libation with your smore (what wine pairs with a smore anyway?). Highly enjoyable experience for me and I will make return trip after the holidays,

I have to tell you about the most amazing facial, ever, with Senior Esthetician, Robin Pettigrew at The Ritz-​Carlton Spa Boutique in Historic Georgetown, Washington DC! You MUST do this for yourself, or, even better, for someone you love. I’ve written a blog about my experience that can be accessed at the end of this review, but here are the highlights.
The atmosphere: serene, comfortable, secure. Robin: knowledgeable, funny, reassuring. The treatment: thorough, rejuvenating, sublime. Here’s what happened:
Step 1: a relaxing inhalation of essential oils and scalp massage.
Step 2: a double cleansing of my face; an application of Scent of Pineapple which she explained was an enzyme that would remove dead skin. While I was under steam, she performed an arm and hand message — I could feel my skin replacing the moisture that becomes lost living in an urban environment.
Step 3: a blueberry detoxing peel, a deep pore cleansing with gentle extractions, and a chamomile mask.
Step 4: a bamboo mask that is a part of The Ritz-Carlton’s Eminence Age-​Corrective Retinol treatment.
Step 5: an amazing shoulder, neck and back massage — incredible! Step 6: I at the end of my treatment, before removing the mask, Robin gently exfoliated the sensitive area around my eyes and applied a Neroli Eye Serum that had the most amazing tightening effect that I could still see days later!
Step 7: Robin sealed everything with a coconut moisturizer that had me cooing like a baby.
You could probably go to Europe and get a comparable facial… or you can just go to the Ritz Carlton-​Georgetown Boutique Spa, and ask for Robin: 202.912.4175.
For my complete blog with all the extra details, please go to:

I was very pleased with the ambience and character of this property. Was there for a wedding, and the service and food were spectacular! Would recommend, if you want a retreat in the middle of Georgetown.

One name, «Sean Flyn». Ask for him when you get there, he is a server/​bartender and has a super good upbeat energy and he is very kind. We came in super late and while everyone wanted to go home after their shift, he offered to stay and serve us. Not only that, but he also gave us spectacular service. These guys went out of their way i make it happen for my friends birthday tonight. Everywhere else would reject us but these guys welcomed us with open arms. Thanks guys!

Beautiful hotel and courtyard.

A wonderful hotel and great venue for events! Great service and near the Mall and the Hill :)

Nice venue for events in the ballroom. It’s a good location with friendly welcoming staff. The entry looked like someone’s living room it’s cozy with the fireplace feature. My first time going to the upstairs ballroom for an event. It’s open to the other areas of the hotel I wonder if people can just enter the room whenever. The ballroom large windows overlooking the back there was a historic tower that was interesting!

I will give my overall experience at this hotel 2 stars because it is a low value for the price.
The hotel room was nice, the bathroom being the best part. All of the doors were wood and there were wood accents everywhere. It was $ 349 per night plus fees, however I can honestly say that I have stayed at Marriott’s that were just as nice and offered guests a lot more for half of the cost (or less). My stay here wasn’t exceptional. There was a fully stocked fridge and snack drawer which, to my surprise, wasn’t complimentary. I was expecting the extras to be free of charge but none of them were. Wifi access was $ 10 per day, parking was $ 51 per day, and there was no coffee maker inside the room.
The restaurant was small and served only small plates for dinner. Please see my review on that one. I had hoped that there would be more dining options but there was just the one. I hear they have a decent happy hour though.
I used the gym which was fully stocked with water bottles, towels, and tv’s at most of the machines which was pretty nice. My only negative here is that all of the machines faced away from the door. It may just be me but it creeps me out not to know of someone is approaching me from behind, especially when I have on ear phones and can’t hear them. During my workout I only put in one earbud.
The service was excellent. All of the hotel employees were kind and accommodating.
I had room service one night which was a chicken Caesar salad. It was just ok, nothing special.
I was really expecting something more luxury than what this hotel had to offer. Next time I will go for a less expensive place with more to offer guests.

3.5 stars
This high end hotel has a great location in Georgetown. Easy to walk to restaurants and shops. Beautiful interior with a very cozy lounge/​fireplace setting. Drinks and appetizers are reasonable and delicious. We enjoyed sitting in front of the fireplace and having cocktails and appetizers.
Our room was nicely appointed and the overall service was excellent. Nice staff!
I am not convinced that it is a good price/​value at $ 400-​$ 550 per night. However, if you have the money to drop it is worth the experience. There are many other less expensive options with equivalent amenities and service nearby.