Melrose Georgetown Hotel
1.4 ★ average from 5 reviews
Classic-meets-modern hotel with chic rooms & suites, plus a high-end restaurant & a cocktail lounge.
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- ★★☆☆☆Farrah Downing
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.
- ★☆☆☆☆Ece Teoman
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.
- ★☆☆☆☆Charlie
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!
- ★☆☆☆☆Carlos Gallardo
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.
- ★★☆☆☆Danielle Deary
I was extremely disappointed with the Melrose Hotel in D.C. They wanted to charge me a $50 early check-in fee when I arrived a couple hours early, but I refused because, in my experience, if a room is ready, hotels usually accommodate without extra fees. The front desk staff was unwelcoming, with no greeting and a visibly irritated attitude when I asked questions. The rooms were not clean. There were stains on the carpet, and in one of the rooms there was a dirty condom on the side of the bed. The hotel is very dated, with peeling wallpaper and poor upkeep. I would not stay here again.