Kyra Shapurji

West End. Foggy Bottom. Georgetown. The nexus of all three of these neighborhoods meet at the Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown hotel, and with its swivel doors, bellhops, and lobby greeters awaiting to welcome the gamut of travelers, it ticks all the boxes of a charmingly classic hotel. There’s a surprising amount of community-driven events hosted here–a couple occurred less than 24-hours during my stay–that span the calendar year like Nutcracker Afternoon Tea, which create a consistent mingling buzz and jovial energy between staff, locals, and guests. Here’s why you should stay.  Why stay at Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown? For its consistency and dependability. It brings brand-name recognition and makes for an elevated choice with proximity to the capital’s main museums and memorial sites. If you’re enticed by the grandeur of old school sentiment, it’s stately in all regards, so much so that it was the film location for the Hollywood blockbuster, Enemy of the State. Dignified with its neo-classic interiors, the marble is the design throughline and a metallic palette of gold, silver, and copper tones are embraced. Many amenities are touted for the guest that might need to crash here after a heavy day of meetings—or if you need to take a meeting—with the peace of mind that every room comes equipped with a proper desk and chair.  I don’t have a furry friend, but if you’re inclined to travel with a pet, the hotel goes out of its way to embrace this companion choice, and