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    The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C

    3.9 (261 reviews)
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    J E.

    We stayed a single night here on a Saturday to visit and hang out with family at DC bars. Checking in was fabulous! They young lady who checked us in hit all the key points about the hotel, told us about their amazing daily "Presidential Cookies" and even recognized my status. The property is beautiful and very central/walkable to many places to eat, drink, and party. Valet was perfect! He was very helpful and even told me they would provide free transportation via their private car within 2 miles, including pickup. Which we used! And our driver, Foster was perfect! The room was comfy and quite large too. Bed offered the perfect sleep! TV channels was lackluster, but that was fine for this stay. The tub had some very odd, black nastiness all along the bottom of it, but we took showers, so this didn't affect us. Everyone we encountered while at this property was helpful and pleasant. Overall, we really enjoyed this visit and we'll definitely return!

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    Jason L.

    The Ritz-Carlton for the most part has lived up to its reputation. It's a nice and fancy property with an array of amenities. The service at the restaurant and front desk was great. The room was decent. I didn't get a Club level room, so no access to the Club Lounge. I'm not sure I'd be able to justify spending $300-$350 extra per person per night when I'd be eating elsewhere for breakfast and lunch. I'm sure you can get your moneys worth with top shelf drinks and food as I have in other properties in the past. Just not this time around. Although it'd be nice to see pictures from others that would rate those points alone. There's fortunately self parking available and plenty of of parking for those attending events like myself. It's a convenient location for those participating in events outside the immediate area. I recommend a stay if you are willing to fork up the steep price of a stay. Although, you know what you get when you pay a steep price at a Ritz. I did the same last year in Tokyo which was the most I've spent at a full rate nearly $1,400 a night for a Club Level room.

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    Salman C.

    Buckle up for an extensive review of the Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. We spent a night here for my birthday so I can relax and see some of the DC monuments. We were able to walk from the hotel to the Lincoln Memorial in under 25 minutes. The weather was perfect so it was a beautiful stroll. On the way there we passed by GW University Hospital with my 5 year old who was actually born there. He was thrilled to see the hospital he was born at. Parking (4/5): The parking here is either valet or self park. Self park is $40 for the day and the garage is underneath the hotel. When we arrived the valets were slammed so rather than wait we opted for self park. It was easy enough, and the signs to the elevators were clearly labeled. The elevator takes you up to the lobby where you take a different elevator to the rooms. Check-In (5/5): We were checked in by Wasem and he was extremely professional and courteous. He saw it was my birthday and even sent a birthday treat to my room later on. We were traveling with two kids, 5 y.o and 7 months and both were greeted with Ritz Kids goodie bags. Ambience (4/5): The lobby area is rather small. There's a sitting area with a nice Christmas tree that connects to the hotel restaurant. Downstairs the entire hotel is dedicated to meeting spaces and party rentals. Near the elevators you can find snacks and treats to munch on throughout the day. The salted caramel hot chocolate was a 5/5 drink for us. Rooms (5/5): The rooms are clean and spacious. We were positioned on the 10th floor and had a nice view of a courtyard. Our entire trip we didn't have any issues with hearing noises in the hallway or other guests. Our baby slept through the night like a...well...baby. Dining and Spa (5/5): The spa services are located at the sister property down the road at the RC Georgetown. The hotel arranged for an Uber for us (no cost) to get there and back. The spa itself is small with no pool or hot tubs but it does have a sauna. For lunch we ordered room service off the All-Day menu. The food was FANTASTIC and easily the best Ritz Carlton food I've had. We did the Pizza Bianca, Branzino, Truffle Fries, Salmon + Vegetables, and the chef even prepared a potato puree for the baby. There's nothing like eating great food inside of your room while watching football. All in all, this is a fantastic property. The hospitality here is unbeatable and Wasem is the man who gets in done. We will likely be back in the summer to do another sightseeing tour of DC.

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    Sona S.

    Well the name never disappoints!!! Nice hotel in a perfect location walking distance to the Monumental area and Georgetown. Excellent service and 100% professional approach from the moment of check in and out.Every time you walk in the host greets you warmly and remembers your name. Highly recommend to have oat milk latte at their Quadrant lounge.

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    Jennifer D.

    Club level staff are phenomenal, truly some of the most attentive and helpful people I have ever had as servers. We entered our room to an entire welcome basket: chocolates, bug spray, water, wine, festive beads, a blanket and cooler/basket. Such a surprise/treat. They had a sign in the lobby of the events happening every day, free hot dogs one day, free tea/lemonade, cookies, etc. it was constantly changing. Great kids/family room with movies, coloring, and ping pong. Beds were comfy. Club level view of fireworks was great (I did miss hearing the fireworks though- it was a different experience)

    Gail B.

    If you want a luxury stay, the Ritz will pamper you and accommodate requests to make you feel valued. There are lots of cheaper hotels but if you can afford a luxurious stay, this location is right by Georgetown. There are two Ritz Carlton locations within a mile of each other. Pay attention to your hotel address. This location offers champagne or bottled water upon check in. Security is taken seriously. Have your key with you at all times. You will need it to use the elevator or access any location. The staff are trained to stay locked onto your needs during your stay. If you are waiting for someone in the lobby, you could be greeted by any employee walking by. Winelair (a member only wine & spirit club) is located next to the hotel. You may be able to arrange for a visit during your stay.

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    Myvan B.

    There was no coffee maker in the room. The lobby is very small and not very comfortable. There was a library but it wasn't available for use. Out of all the Ritz Carlton hotels I've stayed at, this was by far the most disappointing. Regret not trying out Georgetown instead. I've stayed at Tyson's Corner and it was much better. The best thing about this location is that it's close to some nice cafes and Foggy Bottom Metro.

    Kimberly G.

    Came for a conference and had a terrific stay with my husband and pup! The food and service during the conference was great. The staff in the hotel was so professional and friendly. Shout out to the doormen who were super helpful and enthusiastic (even at 6am when we would go out for our run we were offered towels and cold bottles of water). The house keeping was also terrific. I appreciated their kind smiles in the hallway and keeping our room ridiculously tidy (Thank you Olga). The cookies upon check-in and tea stand by the elevators were fun added touches. I also wanted to note how pet friendly the hotel was. The kind lady who greeted everyone in the lobby brought us champagne and even brought my pup treats. The hotel is in a wonderful location and we couldn't have asked for a better stay! Thank you!

    Michelle B.

    Another lovely stay at the Ritz-Carlton (RC) with two of my friends for a staycation, self-care and mental health getaway for a few days. This Ritz never disappoints. The MVP goes to all the staff in the Club Lounge for exceptional customer service. I believe we all gained 5 pounds in 2.5 days but it was worth it! The Suite was far more than expected and the decor was an eclectic and modern fusion of styles, textures and patterns. My FAV part was of the stay was how me and my girls just we vegged out, watched movies, laughed, talked, reminisced and let the outside world stay out for a few days of peace. Th RC is a must in most any city however I have had great experiences at this one in DC.

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    Rachel T.

    My son & I stayed at The Ritz Carlton in Washington, DC during Mother's Day Weekend to visit my son at GWU. We decided to self park which is $40 per day compared to valet @$60 per day. The parking garage is very confusing. The elevator is on Level 2. We parked on level 3. Literally dumbfounded on the difficulty to navigate getting to the elevator...with luggage in tow. During check-in, Daniel who was professional couldn't find my reservation under my name. I gave him the confirmation # & reservation was found but my last name in their system was misspelled. Took about 15 minutes to check-in. While waiting a very nice Hostess offered us bottled water & a glass of champagne which was a nice touch. I requested a high floor and was accommodated. The room was average. I did enjoy the complimentary slippers and robes but my robe had 2 strings of black hair in it. The guests could be more courteous by not allowing their hotel doors to slam although it might have been the housekeeping crew. There is complimentary coffee from 7-11am & complimentary cookies at 5:30pm in the lobby which we enjoyed. This location is walking distance to EVERYTHING. Hopefully the next stay in August, 2024 will be a 5-star review.

    Raj B.

    Came here for a business dinner and the location was surprisingly hard to find via gps. The food looks fancy but was rather bland. The cheese cake was good though. The place was very loud although the service was decent as they found me my favorite beer which was technically not on the menu. They do have generous pour on the drinks (wine). Although I didn't use it, they also do have a valet service which is convenient given the parking scene in DC.

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    Very attentive staff and great service! We always feel taken care of at the Ritz DC.

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    The room was very clean and nicely decorated. The service was excellent. Food was mediocre.

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    It is an excellent Hotel and has great service. Will return again for another great experience.

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    Is there a gym that is 24 hour?

    No it doesn't. Not in the hotel but you have access to the gym in the building next to the hotel. Not sure if there is a fee or not but the Ritz will provide that information.

    Does this hotel require key access to get to the floors with guest rooms?

    Yes, it does and a doorman.

    I plan to self park, so what is the protocol? Am I supposed to drive to the main entrance, check in, then move my car? Do I drive directly into the 23rd Street entrance and walk to the lobby with luggage? Thanks?

    Park in the lot directly to the left of the hotel. The parking lot elevator takes you up right up to the lobby.

    How much is the self park garage? Will the restaurant validate parking?

    $35 4-24hours no restaurant validation

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    Review Highlights - The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C

    The front lobby, bar and lounge have all been renovated and it's everything you expect The Ritz-Carlton to be.

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    This is a private club. Went for a group dinner sponsored by a member. We had to preselect our…read moremenu, but there was a decent variety for a quiet evening. I had the arugula and heirloom tomato salad, spring pea soup (which was quite delicious, I think it had some mint?) ginger glazed salmon for my entree, and an orange cake. Had a decent merlot. Servers were very attentive and polite. The building itself was the draw for me; rich with character. It must be about 200 years old. It feels like a converted private house with how the rooms are carved out of the space. Very nice experience.

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    Downtown

    My daughter and I visited in 2015, 2019 and again last Spring 2023 took a tour of the downstairs…read moreonly. In 2019 a 200+ pound replica of the White House by former Executive WH pastry chef Roland Mesnier was on display. A photo of the Gingerbread house has been attached to this review. The unassuming brick home sets across from the WH. The house happens to be the oldest private residence in DC at almost 200 years young. I would not go out of your way, but we thought the cake was super cool inn2019. 3.5 rounding up.

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