In 2024, the Michelin Guide began scoring and rating hotels globally using a new scoring system referred to as “Michelin Keys” rather than the more commonly known “Michelin Stars” system used for restaurants.
The expansion of the Michelin Guide demonstrates another innovation that reinforces the guide’s already established authority as the premier resource for travelers seeking high-quality dining destinations in major cities worldwide.
So, travelers can not only use the Michelin Guide now to help determine where they’ll eat whenever they visit a big city, but they can also use it to decide where they’ll stay!
So, without further ado, here are the seven Washington, D.C. hotels that the Michelin Guide ranks among the best in the world:
The Dupont Circle Hotel
The recently renovated Dupont Circle Hotel was given a Michelin Key, recognizing its role not just as a luxurious and modern retreat in the middle of one of D.C.’s most international neighborhoods.
Surrounded by embassies, art galleries, and fine dining destinations, this hotel serves as a hotspot for the area.
Riggs Washington DC
With one Michelin Key, this hotel is located in the former Riggs National Bank Building in Penn Quarter, complete with Gilded Age grandeur.
Also home to one of the best bars in North America, Silver Lyan, a stay here might make you feel like royalty.
Eaton DC
Michelin raved about Eaton as one of the most impressive new boutique hotels in the nation, referring to it as one of the hippest hotels in Washington, D.C. it’s no surprise to hear that it was given a Michelin Key.
You’ll also find the hotel to be a welcoming and progressive social hub, as Eaton takes an outspoken stance on social justice.
For a treat, be sure to check out Allegory , a speakeasy-style bar tucked away inside that just so happens to be ranked among the 50 best bars in North America.
Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf
Located right on the waterfront of the District’s Wharf neighborhood in Georgetown, this Michelin Key hotel is filled with modern luxury and seamless hospitality.
The stunning views of the Potomac from the hotel’s rooftop bar are a popular destination for craft cocktails.
The Hay-Adams
Right across the street from the White House, this Michelin Key spot is a popular destination for journalists and politicians alike if your goal is to rub elbows with the District’s elite crowd.
While the hotel’s rooftop bar, “Off the Record”, is what we’d consider its crown jewel, the luxurious rooms and incredible service are certainly not lacking in any regard.
The Jefferson
The two Michelin Key hotel located in Downtown D.C. is known for its grand design, unique history, and premium luxury.
The experience here blends old-money class with the ease of modern amenities, making this a hotel fit for Presidents, royalty, and even foreign dignitaries!
Michelin praised The Jefferson for its ability to blend historic luxury hotel with contemporary boutique hotel, a task Michelin deemed “seemingly impossible.”
Rosewood Washington, D.C.
Earning two Michelin Keys, the Rosewood Washington, D.C., offers a more boutique and intimate hotel experience without compromising luxury.
The Hotel is located along Georgetown’s historic C&O Canal, providing incredible views of D.C. and its iconic monuments from its famous rooftop bar and infinity pool!