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What are the best hotels in Washington, DC?

EditionNov 12, 2026Asked on 5 AI surfacesv5.0

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Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.

DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 5 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.

RankBrandNamed byScore
1The Jefferson, Washington, DC5/573.8
2The Hay-Adams4/571.1
3Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC4/548.4
4The Willard InterContinental4/545.3
5Waldorf Astoria Washington DC3/542.8
6The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.3/531.9
7Riggs Washington DC3/522.9
8Conrad Washington DC3/522.7
9InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf1/519.1
10InterContinental Washington DC – The Wharf2/515.7

Sources these answers cited

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cntraveler.comReaders’ Choice Awards 2026: Top 10 Hotels in Washington, DC: | Condé Nast Traveler2 surfaces
guide.michelin.comThe Best Hotels in Washington, D.C. — and Where to Eat Nearby2 surfaces
roommaster.comBest Hotels in Washington DC: A Complete Guide 20262 surfaces
travel.usnews.comBest Hotels in Washington, D.C. for 2026 - U.S. News Travel2 surfaces
dyme.earthBest Value Hotels in Washington DC 2026: Top Picks for Price, ...1 surfaces
forbes.commedia · The 16 Best Washington, D.C., Hotels - Forbes1 surfaces
instagram.comsocial · We are honored to be named the #1 Hotel in Washington, DC and #11 Best City ...1 surfaces
telegraph.co.ukBest hotels in Washington DC | Telegraph Travel1 surfaces
thepointsguy.comThe best hotels in Washington, DC - The Points Guy1 surfaces
travelandleisure.comBest City Hotels in Washington, D.C.1 surfaces
tripadvisor.co.ukTHE 10 BEST Hotels in Washington DC 2026 - Tripadvisor1 surfaces
tripadvisor.comreview and listing sites · THE 10 BEST Hotels in Washington DC 2026 - Tripadvisor1 surfaces

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