The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown

Not to be confused with The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C..
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown
General information
Location United States
Address Washington, D.C.
Coordinates 38°54′11″N 77°03′42″W / 38.903099°N 77.061743°WCoordinates: 38°54′11″N 77°03′42″W / 38.903099°N 77.061743°W
Opening April 2003
Owner Ritz-Carlton
Management Ritz-Carlton
Design and construction
Architect Handel Architects
Other information
Number of rooms 86 rooms (exclusive of suites)
Number of suites 27 suites, 5 luxury suites
Number of restaurants 1
Website
ritzcarlton.com

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown is a luxury hotel located in Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in the United States. It is near The Kennedy Center and the Georgetown waterfront. It is an AAA 5-star luxury hotel, and has 86 rooms, 27 premier suites, and five luxury suites. All rooms and suites have a view of the Potomac River and historic Georgetown. It contains a 140 feet (43 m) smokestack coming from the lobby fireplace. It is a small hotel and is known to be good for privacy. The hotel contains a restaurant, bar, and a fitness center with spa. The rooms are on average 450 square feet (42 m2) in size. It is a former historic industrial building.

About

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown opened in 2003.[1] The hotel was built as part of a $175 million complex financed by developer Millennium Partners that included the 86-room Ritz-Carlton, a 29-unit condominium, a 14-screen movie theater, and a 600-space parking garage. The building, a former factory and garbage incinerator, was renovated to appear as three distinct buildings from the outside. The hotel occupied the eastern and western "buildings", while the condominiums and the hotel's lobby, bar, and lounge occupied the central section. Millennium Partners began selling the condominiums at $2 million for 3,300 square feet (310 m2) and $9 million for 6,500 square feet (600 m2), and used the proceeds to cover debt service on the hotel.[2]

Each wing of the hotel was designed to be physically isolated from the rest of the building, giving an entourage access to as many as 40 rooms at one time. The hotel's 34 suites, which initially rented for $5,000 a night, all had windows with bulletproof glass, to entice diplomatic guests. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown's main floor contained a 70-seat restaurant and bar with hardwood flooring, Oriental rugs, and glass tables with black-enamelled steel borders. The hotel's meeting space was located on the below-ground floor. Although limited in size (it would seat just 15 people), the room featured a customized, segmented glass table which could be configurd for 15 people or just two. A fitness center and spa were also built on the premises.[2]

The hotel is owned and managed by Ritz-Carlton hotels, a chain of luxury hotels.[3] It is located near John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Georgetown waterfront. It is an AAA 5-star luxury hotel, one of the four in Washington, D.C.[3] The hotel as of 2012 includes 86 rooms, 27 premier suites, and 5 luxury suites. All rooms and suites have a view of the Potomac River and historic Georgetown.[3] It contains a 140 feet (43 m) smokestack, which runs up the hotel from where the fireplace is, in the hotel lobby.[3]

It is located in the centre of Georgetown and is an "exclusively small" hotel in Georgetown.[4] It is known to offer a high standard of privacy to all guests.[4][5] The hotel contains a restaurant called "Degrees Bistro", bar, and a fitness center with a boutique spa.[5] The restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine.[6] The rooms are on average 450 square feet (42 m2) and feature wood furniture.[4] The hotel is a former historic industrial building; original brick and steel beams showcase in the lobby and restaurant.[7] The hotel offers music, movie, and yoga events.[8]

Rating

The AAA gave The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. five diamonds out of five in 2001. The hotel has maintained that rating every year, and received five diamonds again for 2014.[9] However, Forbes Travel Guide (formerly known as Mobil Guide) awarded the hotel just four out of five stars in 2014.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Cubé, Christine (January 10, 2003). "Ritz puts glitz in 2003 hotel openings". Washington Business Journal. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hedgpeth, Dana (October 21, 2002). "Space to Fill If You Have $495 to Burn". The Washington Post. p. E1.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Georgetown. Luxury Hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown. Luxury Hotel". Ritz Carlton (en). Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Hotel Review". Georgetown, Washington, D.C.: Frommer's - Hotel Reviews and Ratings. 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown (Washingron, United States of America)". Expedia. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  6. ↑ "The Riza-Carlton Georgetown Review | Washington, D.C.". Fodor's Hotel Reviews. 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  7. ↑ "The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C". Oyster.com -- Hotel Reviews and Photos. 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  8. ↑ "The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Takes the Party Outsite". MarketWIRE. June 25, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  9. ↑ American Automobile Association (January 17, 2014). AAA/CAA Five Diamond Hotels (PDF) (Report). p. 7. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  10. ↑ "The 2014 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners". Forbes Travel Guide. January 22, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.