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1947
Melrose Georgetown Hotel
Washington, District of Columbia
2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20037
Original Property Opened in 1947
Historic Hotels of America member since 2021
Ideally located in the Georgetown neighborhood near the Foggy Bottom Metro Station, Melrose Hotel in Washington, D.C. is within walking distance of countless attractions, national landmarks, and museums. With a waterfront setting along the Potomac River, Georgetown is home to Washington, D.C.'s best sights, restaurants, shopping, tours, universities and architecture.
Discover
- Discover the great history of the Melrose Georgetown Hotel. Constructed in 1947, the Melrose Georgetown Hotel was originally an ornate apartment complex in the heart of the historic West End. The Melrose Georgetown Hotel today offers 240 brilliant accommodations for guests to enjoy.
- Admire the Washington National Cathedral right up the road. Both the fourth tallest structure in Washington and the second largest church in the entire United States, this spectacular historic landmark is celebrated throughout the city for its awe-inspiring Gothic Revival-style architecture.
- Walk through Georgetown and take a guided or self-guided tour of this historic neighborhood. Established 50 years before Washington, D.C., Georgetown originated as a small Maryland port city on the banks of the Potomac River. Georgetown now boasts a wealth of upscale storefronts and restaurants, as well as historic sites like Georgetown University.
Explore
- Explore the many unique embassies that reside along the iconic Embassy Row, a legendary local district that is just moments away. Embassy Row consists of grand mansions—some dating as far back as the late 1800s—that house foreign embassies from more than 170 countries.
- Visit The White House nearby. Originally constructed in 1800, this iconic American building is the official residence and office of the President of the United States. Tours of The White House must be arranged in advance of any trip to the grounds.
- Travel to Arlington National Cemetery on the other side of the Potomac River. Founded in 1864, Arlington National Cemetery is home to around 400,000 military graves from every conflict since the American Civil War. The cemetery itself is part of a much larger historic district consisting of Memorial Drive, the Hemicycle, Arlington Memorial Bridge, and Arlington House—Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s former estate.
Experience
- Experience the wonderful art on display at The Phillips Collection. This brilliant cultural institution was created a century ago by Duncan Phillips, who collected all kinds of modern art. Today, The Phillips Collection displays nearly 6,000 works of contemporary artwork from all over the globe.
- Attend a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The center is one of the busiest performing arts facilities in the United States, as it hosts approximately 3,500 performances for nearly two million visitors every year. The Washington National Opera, the National Symphony Orchestra, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet all hold annual shows at the Kennedy Center.
- Stroll across the National Mall—designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant—and explore the memorials to presidents and other influential Americans, as well as wars fought in defense of the country’s ideals. Some of the memorials to visit include the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Taste
- Taste a selection of amazing international food in Washington D.C. The city has in recent years become a haven for all sorts of cuisine from around the world. Among the most popular types of international fare in the District Columbia are Ethiopian kifto and Vietnamese phở.
- Savor an original half-smoke sausage at Ben’s Chili Bowl. This fantastic restaurant is a casual eatery that has played host to jazz legends Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Ella Fitzgerald. Ben’s Chili Bowl was even frequented regularly by former President Barack Obama.
- Delight in some wonderful Maryland blue crab when out exploring the area. Maryland blue crab is typically served fresh straight from the nearby Chesapeake Bay. While this local delicacy is served in a variety of ways, many in Washington prefer to eat their crab steamed.
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