The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown occupies a former industrial building beside the C&O Canal and Potomac River, marked by a large historic smokestack that remains a neighborhood landmark. M Street and Wisconsin Avenue are only a short walk away.

Guest rooms and suites are unusually spacious for Georgetown and combine contemporary luxury with industrial references. Exposed brick, fireplaces and dark woods give the public spaces far more character than a conventional Washington business hotel.

The reimagined spa focuses on intimate, wellness-oriented experiences with ESPA treatments, saunas and steam rooms. Twelve dedicated Wellness Rooms extend that emphasis into the accommodation with fitness, sleep and relaxation features.

Degrees Bistro and The Living Room provide local-ingredient-driven dining and cocktails in spaces that feel more residential than formal. The hotel also stages small daily rituals, including an evening Baked Alaska presentation.

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown is best for travelers who want Washington through one of its most atmospheric neighborhoods. Its industrial architecture, canal setting and walkability make it feel more like a boutique urban retreat than a large capital-city hotel.