The Best Boutique Hotels with Pool in District of Columbia in 2026

Intimate luxury in the heart of this city is not an easy find, but the Rosewood, a charming DC boutique hotel near Georgetown, makes both look easy. Its brick building was built recently, but blends perfectly into its surroundings, giving the charm of a historical building without any small rooms or creaky floorboards. However, it’s attentiveness that really sets the Rosewood DC apart. Offering a myriad of personalized services, the hotel has that key ratio of staff to guests that makes them able to focus on service beyond their larger… > Read Our Full Review

The Mansion on O Street is a Dupont Circle, DC enigma unlike any other boutique hotel around. A historic building, event space, museum, concert venue, boutique hotel and more, your accommodation will be intricately connected to some of the most interesting happenings in the area. It’s even more intricately connected to the rest of the building, a maze of passageways and private residences originally designed by U.S. Capitol architect Edward Clark. The museum portion includes a tour of over 80 secret doors, with late-night tours available. It’s one part history,… > Read Our Full Review

In a city really known for small, design-forward hotels with epic waterfront, this eye-catching Washington DC boutique hotel sure stands out. The US-based Pendry chain is a reliable source of comfort and style, but it doesn’t always challenge the status quo. It turns out Washington DC is just the place for the brand to shine. The Pendry DC architecture looks cool from the outside, but it’s worth a visit for much more than novelty. The standard of luxury is spot-on, and all that glass does have a purpose. Rooms, lobbies,… > Read Our Full Review