Fairmont Washington

Washington DC, USA

Star rating

Lobby Bar
Fairmont Room
Lobby Bar
Fairmont Room

The hotel

An oasis of tranquillity in the city centre, this hotel is so fantastic. Comfort and luxury are the order of the day with spacious, well-equipped guest rooms and grand public rooms, built around an attractive inner courtyard and gardens. Seasonal mid-Atlantic specialities delight in the Juniper Restaurant or a market fresh brunch will satisfy and sustain you for a day of sightseeting. The health club is one of the city's largest and best.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

In the city's fashionable West End, at the Georgetown end of Downtown Washington. The Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle metro stops are just a short walk away. Transfer time from Washington Dulles International Airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

413 rooms on 10 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, cable TV with pay-per-view films, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Fairmont Rooms have city views with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms have courtyard garden views and petite balconies, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Capital Corner Suites are 700 sq ft are open plan suites with a sitting area and chaise lounge, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Amabassador Suites are 700 sq ft and have a separate living and dining room and bathroom with soaking tub, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Fairmont Gold Rooms are 400 sq ft and include private check-in, concierge services and access to the Club Lounge with daily breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Juniper Restaurant (seasonal, regional fare, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus weekend afternoon tea). Lobby bar and courtyard (light bites and bar snacks). Health club with lap pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym. Bicycle hire*. Concierge. 24-hour room service*. Laundry service*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The good and the bad

Jun 1, 2025 T9841WZne1 United Kingdom

Despite the score, there were many positives of our stay and the score is more a reflection of service from the hotel, not individuals we spoke with. Good points Clean nice room Comfortable beds Nice toiletries Fantastic breakfast and service (ignore the negative reviews) Located in nice area, easy 10 minutes walk to Georgetown and about 30… Read more
Despite the score, there were many positives of our stay and the score is more a reflection of service from the hotel, not individuals we spoke with. Good points Clean nice room Comfortable beds Nice toiletries Fantastic breakfast and service (ignore the negative reviews) Located in nice area, easy 10 minutes walk to Georgetown and about 30 minutes to White House Nice meal in Courtyard restaurant/bar All staff were very polite and friendly Bad points USB charging points in room - very few actually work, which is especially not great after a long flight to awake to a flat battery Dogs! As a dog owner I had no issues with staying in a dog friendly hotel, however the room opposite had a dog that barked at all hours day/night, presumably it was left in the room without its owner. This went on for the first 24 hours but ceased after speaking to front desk, or they checked out? Unknown charge made to my credit card after checkout. I spoke with the front desk a few minutes before checkout and agreed statements for both rooms, but after checkout had a charge of nearly $100 to my credit card (and complete - it’s not pending). Despite contacting the hotel by email (reservations, front desk and manager), I’m yet to get a response. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Decent stay

May 29, 2025 BackPacker800547 Bilston, United Kingdom

Staff pounced on our taxi and remove bags without lurking for cash and check in was very helpful. The foyer is lovely and has a bar (some oddball cocktails on offer) that then leads to an open air courtyard that can be seen from most of the rooms looking that way. The room was decent too and it was all very comfortable. There is also a pool… Read more
Staff pounced on our taxi and remove bags without lurking for cash and check in was very helpful. The foyer is lovely and has a bar (some oddball cocktails on offer) that then leads to an open air courtyard that can be seen from most of the rooms looking that way. The room was decent too and it was all very comfortable. There is also a pool although we had unfortunately had a delayed incoming flight so didn't have time to use it. There are a few issues that drag it down a point. Whilst pretty good the buffet breakfast was pricey. The hot offerings (different each day) were too limited also. WiFi had to be paid for if you weren't a member of something - and we couldn't find out what that entailed as we had no WiFi. And the mini bar is one of those sensor types. We only picked a few things up to read their description but then had to make sure we weren't charged. More annoyingly, it also means that it is hard to store your own milk! We asked for a fridge as per their notes, and they actually brought us a full size one. But there is no getting over the overrall "niceness". It's in a pleasant area with easy short walks to various restaurants. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Bed linens need improvement

May 2, 2025 camilamc1 New York

This is a lovely hotel and it’s my third stay when I come to DC for work. This time I felt that the bed linens quality was not on par with the fairmont quality, they were rough and had a weird smell. Also the bathroom lights only have one switch that control all the lights; in the vanity area the light is very dim, impossible to put makeup on… Read more
This is a lovely hotel and it’s my third stay when I come to DC for work. This time I felt that the bed linens quality was not on par with the fairmont quality, they were rough and had a weird smell. Also the bathroom lights only have one switch that control all the lights; in the vanity area the light is very dim, impossible to put makeup on there. There is however a ridiculously bright light on the wall in the shower that points directly to the eyes, not comfortable Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel, but housekeeping missed the mark

Apr 22, 2025 SbP222 Ottawa, Canada

This hotel was stunning, with a gorgeous lobby and beautifully designed hallways. We stayed on the gold floor in a signature room, which was pleasant, and the gold floor lounge was equally impressive. The gym and pool lacked the same designer aesthetic as the rest of the hotel, but the gym was well-equipped and the pool was comfortably warm. My… Read more
This hotel was stunning, with a gorgeous lobby and beautifully designed hallways. We stayed on the gold floor in a signature room, which was pleasant, and the gold floor lounge was equally impressive. The gym and pool lacked the same designer aesthetic as the rest of the hotel, but the gym was well-equipped and the pool was comfortably warm. My main concern was with the housekeeping. We stayed for four days, and while housekeeping visited daily for cleaning and returned in the evenings for turndown service, they didn’t actually seem to clean. Traveling with kids, it was obvious that despite their visits, the cleaning was done very superficially (beds made, towels replaced, nothing else, so for example toothpaste in the sink was still in the sink after the room was serviced). What I found particularly unacceptable was the issue with dirty dishes left in the hallways by other guests. On one occasion, plates with half-eaten meals remained overnight and well into the next day. On another, dishes were left from the morning of one day until we checked out the following morning. It's not as though the cleaning staff could have missed them. Unfortunately, it seemed the staff simply chose to ignore them. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent and convenient, best deal on 5-star in DC

Apr 20, 2025 TravelALotA213415 Denver, Colorado

Always reliable and excellent property. Entertaining lobby scene. Peaceful location that is an easy walk to the heart of Georgetown. Helpful housekeeping if you need a mini fridge or extra towels delivered. Spotless rooms. Location of parkway not too far means Capitol Hill and monuments are easily accessed. Drug stores and pharmacies also close.… Read more
Always reliable and excellent property. Entertaining lobby scene. Peaceful location that is an easy walk to the heart of Georgetown. Helpful housekeeping if you need a mini fridge or extra towels delivered. Spotless rooms. Location of parkway not too far means Capitol Hill and monuments are easily accessed. Drug stores and pharmacies also close. The best deal for a five-star in DC. Read less