The Waldorf Astoria Washington Dc, WashingtonThe Waldorf Astoria Washington Dc in Washington, United States has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 207 hotels we score in Washington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $3,977 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Waldorf Astoria Washington DC occupies a restored building at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, in downtown Washington between the White House and the Capitol. It has 263 rooms and suites that keep original features such as solid wood doors, wainscoting and large windows, with panoramic city views from the clock tower observation deck. Guests also get an onsite curated walkway museum, a spa, gym, restaurant, business centre and pet-friendly rooms. Ratings are strong for photos and reviews, though the Booking.com score of 7.5 is noticeably lower than its TripAdvisor rating of 9.3. With nightly rates from $3,977, it suits travellers wanting a historic, well-located luxury stay who are prepared to pay a premium.What stands out

Central Pennsylvania Avenue location

Restored historic building with original details

Clock tower deck with city views

Pet friendly with spa and gym

Watch out for

Very high nightly rates

Booking.com score lower than other platforms

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