Fodor's Expert Review The Darcy

One of the city’s latest hotel triumphs, this stylish treasure just around the corner from the buzzy 14th Street Corridor aims to bring a sophisticated European touch to the cosmopolitan capital city. The lobby feels more like a stately living room (albeit a masculine one), and guest rooms are sleek and contemporary. There are daily cocktail tastings and complimentary bikes for guests, as well as a restaurant and coffee shop by acclaimed chefs and a late-night bar. The real winning point of the hotel is the location. With Dupont Circle to the west and 14th Street to the east, there are plenty of walking-distance dining and nightlife options.