Washington, D.C., is an ideal city for a weekend getaway. Each block is dense with history, art, and culture, enough to prompt hours-long, head-tipped-up strolls gawking at it all. In recent years, newly (re)developed neighborhoods like the Navy Yard and the Wharf have emerged; here, cutting-edge restaurants and contemporary hotels have established themselves as local hubs for changemakers. Whether this is your first or 15th visit to the nation’s capital, whether you want timeless elegance or a rush of youthful energy, Afar’s Hotels We Love list of 14 of the best properties in Washington, D.C., will serve you well.

• Neighborhood: Georgetown
• Why we love it: A relaxing neighborhood location that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of downtown
• Loyalty: Marriott Bonvoy
• From $352
• Book now

Set a few steps from the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown, this newest member of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio opened in March 2025, and it offers a design-forward but more affordable option than the Ritz-Carlton and Rosewood on the same block. Public spaces include a library lounge, a private courtyard, and a bar serving drinks like barrel-aged sangria, while the C+O Lounge restaurant feels deeply rooted in the mid-Atlantic thanks to a menu that includes apple cider waffles, Chesapeake crab cake Benedict, Allegheny venison steak, and pawpaw pudding.

The red-brick facade pays homage to the former industrial buildings lining the canal, but the 107 guest rooms, including specialty suites and two attached townhouses, are decidedly more urbane. Think long, slinky marble desks, brass accents, globe lights, and playful modern art that honors area icons, such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

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