Rosewood Washington, D.C.
Set on the banks of the C&O Canal, Rosewood Washington, D.C. combines the intimacy of a boutique retreat with the service and facilities of a larger hotel. The understated brick facade barely hints at the grandeur inside: opulent wood panelling, parquet flooring from a French chateau, and plush leather chairs that give the feel of an old clubhouse. The 55 rooms, including 12 suites and six townhouses, offer more square footage than most urban hotels and come with high-end comforts like touch-panel technology, Nespresso machines and glass-enclosed rainfall showers. Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck helms the F&B offerings, while facilities range from in-room spa treatments to a rooftop pool with views of the Potomac and Washington Monument.