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For a Georgetown shopping break, stay near M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, with the C&O Canal offering a change of pace.

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Head to The Living Room for the evening Baked Alaska serving, making the hotel's ice-cream dessert tradition part of your stay.

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Consider the Ambassador Suite if work accompanies your trip; its study sits off the living room, giving business tasks their own space.

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Keep package handling costs in mind when ordering deliveries: the hotel receives two packages without charge, with fees for additional parcels.

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Ritz Carlton Georgetown

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. occupies a 1932 industrial building between the C&O Canal and the Potomac River. Its brick walls, 130-foot smokestack and fireplaces feel rooted in Georgetown rather than borrowed from a formal capital-city hotel. With 86 rooms and suites, it is also much smaller than many of Washington's leading properties. This is an appealing base for travelers who value privacy, neighborhood life and historic design more than immediate access to the National Mall.

M Street, Wisconsin Avenue and the Georgetown waterfront are close enough to explore on foot. Independent restaurants, shops, townhouses and canal paths become part of the stay. Georgetown University and the Kennedy Center are also useful nearby anchors. The trade-off is transport. Georgetown has no Metro station of its own. Foggy Bottom-GWU is the nearby Metro stop rather than a station at the door. Taxis, rideshare services and private cars are often simpler for meetings or museum days elsewhere in the city.

Luxury
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Rooms

  • 86 86

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
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Rooms & Suites at Ritz Carlton Georgetown

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

452 sqft
From 671 USD

A writing desk with a power outlet stands in the bedroom, with a large armchair nearby. Its marble bathroom has an oversized bathtub and a...

Premier Room
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Premier Room

452 sqft
From 867 USD

The bedroom looks over Georgetown Village. Its marble bathroom has an oversized bathtub and a separate shower. The bathroom also has a makeup mirror with...

Wellness Room
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Wellness Room

450 sqft
From 1’059 USD

On the spa and fitness level, the room has a sleep mask, an alpaca throw and Turkish towels. The bed has a featherbed, duvet and...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

958 sqft
From 1’258 USD

French doors divide the primary bedroom from the living room, and a powder room opens off the main entry. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Georgetown Village. The...

Premier Suite
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Premier Suite

1,109 sqft
From 1’340 USD

Frosted-glass French doors separate the bedroom from the living room. Full-height windows look over Georgetown Village, and a writing desk with a power outlet stands...

Georgetown Suite
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Georgetown Suite

1,367 sqft
From 2’778 USD

A personal study adjoins the main living room, and the dining room is separate. Full-height windows overlook the village. A privacy wall keeps the bedroom...

Ambassador Suite
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Ambassador Suite

1,679 sqft
From 4’191 USD

A personal study opens off the main living room, and the dining and sleeping spaces are separate. Georgetown Village lies beyond its floor-to-ceiling windows. A...

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

2,045 sqft
From 6’377 USD

Full-height windows in the separate living and dining rooms look over Georgetown Village. The bedroom is divided from the living area by a privacy wall....

Ritz Carlton Suite
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Ritz Carlton Suite

2,476 sqft
From 8’116 USD

Floor-to-ceiling windows along the living spaces look toward the Potomac River. The formal dining room is apart from the sitting room. A privacy wall divides...

Royal Potomac Suite
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Royal Potomac Suite

2,982 sqft
From 8’696 USD

Separate living and formal dining rooms connect with an adjoining study. Full-height windows face Georgetown Village, while a privacy wall divides the bedroom from the...

The building's past is visible without making the hotel feel austere. Exposed brick, steel details and high ceilings sit beside polished wood, soft seating and warm light. The smokestack is more than an exterior marker. Its base forms the Chimney Stack, one of the property's private event spaces. The contrast gives the hotel a clear identity in a city better known for marble lobbies and neoclassical style.

The Living Room captures that identity most clearly. A large wood-burning fireplace, deep chairs and brick walls create an easy place for a drink, a small plate or a quiet meeting. It works as the hotel's social center without behaving like a busy lobby bar. The Yard adds an outdoor garden setting for private gatherings and gives the property another layer of separation from Georgetown's active streets.

Deluxe and Premier Rooms begin the room range, with Premier categories looking toward Georgetown. All are generous by urban standards, at about 450 square feet. Their calm residential style avoids overt Washington themes. Bathrooms are finished in marble, and the broad room footprint leaves enough space for work as well as rest. Outlooks vary between Georgetown and Potomac River views, so travelers should confirm the booked category.

Twelve Wellness Rooms sit on the spa level and add features for sleep, exercise and rest. Their location is useful for guests planning regular treatments or workouts. The wellness setup, rather than a better city view, is the main reason to choose one. Families and longer-stay guests may find the one-bedroom suites more practical. Premier and Georgetown Suites add separate living areas. Some larger categories also have formal dining rooms, studies, fireplaces, terraces or patios.

The signature suite range has meaningful differences. The Ambassador Suite takes its cues from Georgetown row houses and includes a study and dining space for up to ten. The Ritz-Carlton Suite pairs Potomac and city views with a private terrace and fire pit. At the top of the range, the Royal Potomac Suite provides more than 2,900 square feet. It also has a gas fireplace, a study and a formal dining room. These suites suit diplomatic stays, extended visits and private entertaining. A spacious standard room remains the more sensible choice when most days will be spent across Washington.

The dining program is compact and well matched to the hotel's scale. Degrees Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with cocktails, in a relaxed room shaped by the building's industrial materials. It can cover breakfast before meetings, a midday pause or dinner when leaving the neighborhood feels unnecessary. The Living Room shifts the emphasis toward drinks and small plates beside the fireplace. In-room dining provides another option for early arrivals and quiet evenings.

This is not a hotel chosen for a large collection of destination restaurants under one roof. Its advantage is the combination of dependable on-site dining and immediate access to Georgetown's broader restaurant scene. Guests can keep the first evening simple, then walk to independent dining rooms, bakeries and waterfront terraces on later nights. That balance works especially well for a short city stay, when variety matters but long transfers for dinner do not.

The treatment area at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Georgetown contains five rooms; one is set aside for couples. After an ESPA treatment, guests can use separate lounges, saunas and steam rooms. The scale is intimate rather than resort-like, which fits the rest of the property. There is no pool, so travelers seeking a pool-based spa experience should set expectations accordingly.

The fitness center is well equipped for a hotel of this size. It has Technogym cardio and strength machines, Peloton bikes, free weights, kettlebells and a PENT wall bar. That range supports both a quick session and a more structured routine. The canal and nearby waterfront paths also make outdoor walking or running easy. City crossings and seasonal weather will still shape the route.

Families will value the large rooms, suite layouts and walkable access to the waterfront. Ritz Kids check-in, activity materials and children's dining options add a welcome layer without turning the hotel into a child-led resort. There is no kids club or pool, so the property suits families whose plans center on Washington's museums, monuments, campus visits and neighborhood outings. A suite can make a material difference when parents need a separate living area at the end of the day.

The hotel is also pet friendly, allowing one dog or cat weighing up to 25 pounds per room. Because fees and detailed restrictions can change, guests should reconfirm them before arrival. Georgetown's streets and nearby paths are useful for regular walks, but room category and housekeeping arrangements deserve advance discussion on a longer stay.

Six event rooms provide 8,782 square feet of space, with the largest venue holding up to 150 guests. The Fahrenheit Ballroom has floor-to-ceiling windows and views toward the city and river. Five Executive Conference Suites favor small meetings with natural light, while the Chimney Stack creates a more unusual setting beneath the landmark smokestack. The Yard handles outdoor receptions and ceremonies under trees.

This range is strongest for board meetings, diplomatic gatherings, private dinners and celebrations where discretion matters. It does not have the scale of a major convention hotel, and that is part of the appeal. Groups can take over a meaningful portion of the property without losing the atmosphere of Georgetown. Leisure guests should still expect events to be visible at times around The Yard, ballroom areas and shared lounges.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the practical gateway, 4.7 miles from the hotel. Washington Dulles International Airport is 24.9 miles away. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 33.5 miles away. No hotel shuttle runs to any of the three airports. Taxis, rideshare services and arranged cars are convenient options, while public-transit routes are also available. Travelers arriving at Union Station can continue by road or public transit.

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown is at its best for couples, business travelers, university visits and families who want Washington to feel like a neighborhood stay. It has fewer restaurants than some downtown hotels. It is also less convenient for public transport and will not suit guests who want to walk directly onto the National Mall. In return, it provides unusual architecture, generous rooms, a serious spa and a quieter base close to the canal and river. The decision is less about formality than geography. Choose it when Georgetown itself should shape the trip.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Exposed brick and the landmark smokestack preserve the hotel's industrial character, giving guests historic details to discover within their Georgetown accommodation.

Room-service breakfast begins at 5:30 am, allowing early risers to eat before departure without finding an open restaurant in the neighborhood.

Children can choose a stuffed animal from the lobby's red wagon to take home, giving them a souvenir of their Georgetown stay.

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

3100 S St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

Weather at Ritz Carlton Georgetown

Washington DC

What to Know About Ritz Carlton Georgetown

Is The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown a good Washington DC hotel?

Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown is a strong choice for travelers who want a quiet luxury hotel in historic Georgetown. It suits couples, privacy-focused guests, spa stays, design-minded travelers, families, and visitors who prefer neighborhood charm over downtown bustle.

Where is The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown located?

The hotel is at 3100 South Street NW in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. It sits between the C&O Canal and the Potomac River, close to M Street, the waterfront, shops, restaurants, and walking paths.

How many rooms does The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown have?

The PrivateUpgrades page lists 86 rooms for The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown. The small scale is one of its biggest strengths, especially for guests who want privacy and a more residential hotel feeling.

What makes The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown different?

The hotel occupies a renovated industrial building from 1932 and keeps a distinctive brick, steel, and smokestack character. That setting gives it a more intimate and textured mood than many traditional Washington luxury hotels.

What are the rooms like at The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown?

Rooms and suites are spacious, warm, and residential, with views over Georgetown, the Potomac River, or the neighborhood. PrivateUpgrades also notes 12 Wellness Rooms with health-focused amenities for guests who want a more restorative stay.

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