Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.

Guests of the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. have access to the private health club on site (surcharge). The 100,000-square-foot Sports Club/LA features two indoor pools with a small outdoor deck just beyond, four indoor basketball courts, four racquetball/squash courts, dozens of pieces of work-out equipment, personal trainers, and classes from Tai Chi to water aerobics. Guests under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to access the fitness center. Splash offers facials and massages, and Roche has hair stylists and manicurists.

Afternoon tea and cocktails are served in the Ritz-Carlton's Lobby Lounge, a long room flanked by two marble fireplaces. For cocktails and cigars, guests can relax in the Lobby Bar’s leather easy chairs; the elegant Grill serves three meals daily.

This Washington DC luxury hotel has 300 guestrooms, located on floors 4–11. All rooms overlook the city or interior courtyard between the hotel and adjoining condominiums. Gold candle-stand floor lamps and easy chairs stand next to the windows, covered with fringed, brocaded drapes. Antique reproduction side tables hold complimentary magazines. Frette Linens and quilted spreads cover beds.

In the bathrooms, tub pillows and trays encourage leisurely baths; marble shower stalls have showerhead massages. White terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers are provided.

High-speed Internet access is available in most rooms (surcharge).

The Ritz-Carlton Club Level rooms have complimentary high-speed Internet access, and guests enjoy complimentary admission to the on-site health club.