I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the entire team at Melrose Georgetown Hotel for another wonderful stay in Washington, D.C. Every time I visit Washington, I choose to stay at the Melrose, and the experience is always exceptional. The hospitality, warmth, kindness, and attention to detail truly make this hotel feel like a home away from home. A very special thank you to Claire, Sofiane, Arshal, Naty, and Kobe for their outstanding service, genuine care, and thoughtfulness throughout my stay. You truly make a difference! Thank you once again for making every visit so memorable. I look forward to coming back soon!

What a wonderful hotel! The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The staff's professionalism and friendliness truly stood out. I would like to single out Jermaine, who went out of his way to park and retrieve my car and chat with me. He's a star. In terms of improvements, I would suggest three minor ways my stay would have been enhanced: I would have benefited from a wall-mounted swing-arm makeup mirror, a multi-port USB charging dock station, and decaffeinated coffee in the lobby. (Even instant packets would be an improvement on nothing.) Thank you for a most enjoyable stay!

The staff at the front desk are fantastic and very helpful. However, the hotel desperately needs some renovations - from deep cleaning of the carpet and furniture to repairs of shower heads. And while I understand the historical preservation fee in concept, they don’t charge you until check out, which feels inappropriate at best and shady at worst. The location is great but otherwise, you’ll find better options elsewhere.

We stayed at this hotel for four nights for my child’s school move-in, and overall, we were quite satisfied with our stay. We didn’t have much time to visit many attractions on this trip, but the location was very convenient, with easy access to places like the White House by Uber or Metro. The beautiful, classic-style lobby was especially charming. Since it is an older hotel, the room wasn’t exceptionally modern or pristine, but it was cozy and comfortable. The staff at the breakfast restaurant were incredibly friendly and helped us start each morning on a bright and cheerful note. A special thanks to Sofiane, whose wonderful sense of humor and warm hospitality made our stay even more enjoyable. Thank you for making our trip such a pleasant one!

Location and friendliness of the staff can't be faulted - but this hotel is very tired. Our room had several issues (see pics) including a huge brown stain on the carpet, an office chair that looked as though it had been attacked by a cat, a loo that was aligned at an alarming angle, a shower curtain rod that was about to fall into the bath, and a power strip that looked as though it had just been hastily bought at Lowes. In addition to the state of the room, of the two tiny hotel elevators, only one was working for the whole 3 day stay. Whilst we were given a complementary breakfast on reporting the carpet stain, this feedback only reflects my experience in one room. Assuming this is not an isolated sample of issues, I feel that management really needs to focus on addressing some of these essentially cosmetic issues that are letting the side down and resulting in a poor overall customer experience - despite the staff's laudable best effort.

we stayed at the Melrose Georgetown hotel for America’s 250th celebration last weekend. The hotel is a historic boutique hotel located close to the monuments and the White House. Her room was laid out very well with excellent furniture and a very comfortable bed. The coffee and tea service every morning in the lobby was excellent. There is limited food service, and bar service in the hotel and no ice on each of the floors. We could get a small bag of ice at the front desk, but there were no ice buckets to store it in. Aside from that staff was happy and friendly. The hotel was clean and the area was clean and we felt very safe. Washington DC is much more clean now and the fountains and monuments are clean and beautiful.

What a huge disappointment! In every aspect of our stay. I will keep it short and just give you the highlights or nightmare issues. It started when we checked in and our room was truly uninhabitable. The headboard was made of leather and it was ripped and torn so badly that I had to put a sheet up to not get flakes of leather on us while laying in the bed. It was a ridiculously busy weekend in DC that week. I would’ve never stayed at the hotel otherwise I would’ve asked to check out immediately. The bathroom had such dirt and buildup in the corners of every place in the bathroom. It was disgusting. You are required to pay a historical hotel fee each night on top of the other resort fees that you’ve already paid. The final kickoff was we had a family emergency back in Florida and had to leave one day early. Now remember, it’s a super packed weekend so it’s not like they were dying to fill the place. We had told them the night before and they said they would talk to the manager in the morning. When we finally left in the morning, the woman at the front desk, said after we told her of our nightmares, stay that she would absolutely approve the refund of the last night we did not use. I booked through a third-party, Paisley, and the woman said I had to contact them. When I did, they reached back out to the hotel and the hotel refuse the refund. I called back to ask what the problem was and the manager. Aaron said he understood and apologized and would send my refund. It has now been almost 4 weeks I have contacted him and left messages. Two different occasions with no answer. There are so many beautiful amazing hotels in the DC area do not waste your time at this one.

Stayed one night in May 2026, booked through Priceline. Between the room, the staff, and the surprise charges, this was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve had. The billing is where it gets predatory. At check-in, the front desk took my car keys without mentioning that valet costs $80 per night and without offering self-parking. A $100 hold was placed on my credit card with no explanation of what charges would be billed to it, and no mention of the $80/night valet or a mandatory $30 “Historic Preservation Fee" plus taxes on both. When I picked up my car, the valet attendant implied parking was included and I could tip if I wished. No receipt at checkout and I noticed $129 in charges I was never told about appearing on my card. I contacted the hotel; they refused to refund anything and didn’t even address the valet charge. The mandatory fee wasn’t included in my Priceline booking total, though the same hotel does disclose it on other booking sites like Expedia. I’ve disputed the charges with my bank and filed a complaint with the FTC. The room was embarrassing for a property that calls itself a 4-star hotel. Furniture was falling apart. The bathroom walls were dirty with unidentifiable specks around the mirror and along the walls. The shower ceiling was heavily stained with what appeared to be mold. The sink had almost no water pressure; we could barely wash our hands, let alone wash our faces. A single $10 water bottle, no water fountain on our floor. After seeing the state of things, we actively tried not to look too closely at anything else just to get through the night. Staff communication was poor throughout our stay, from check-in to checkout. That’s ultimately how you end up being told parking is included and then charged $80+ for it. A dirty room, inattentive staff, and billing practices that rely on guests not noticing surprise charges. One of the worst values in DC. Do not book this hotel.

They will hit you with a $34/day “historic hotel feel” at checkout that wasn’t disclosed earlier unless you read the fine print, an honest business would just add this to the price up front. Despite paying this fee the rooms feel outdated and in disrepair, but the location is good and staff was very helpful. Check the fine print cause it’s not as good of a deal as it looks!

This is definitely not a 4-star hotel. We booked this as a staycation, expecting a nice place to relax after a nice dinner, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing. Check-in was smooth, although I had already prepaid, so it was fairly straightforward. I paid for a “Deluxe King Room” and was placed on the second floor, which wasn’t an issue. However, as soon as we entered the room, it felt very stuffy. The carpet was honestly disgusting to the point where I didn’t even feel comfortable walking around in socks. The room itself was dusty, and there were multiple stains throughout the room, especially on the curtains. The bathroom felt more comparable to a Motel 6 than a hotel advertised as 4 stars. On top of that, the AC unit made a very loud clicking noise every time it turned on, which made it difficult to relax. Overall, the room simply did not meet the standards or expectations of a 4-star hotel. At checkout, I wasn’t even asked how my stay was. I was simply told, “You’re good.” I would expect at least some level of appreciation for staying there and a simple question about whether everything was okay with the stay. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel based on my experience.