The average daily rate for a hotel room in Washington DC is $315, a close second only to New York as the nation’s most expensive. For that amount, you will get a nice room at a good hotel with some amenities. But it won’t be the best room, nor even close to it. For those who are more discerning, Washington DC has a few deluxe landing pads that would cause jaws to drop open for most people. These luxury suites are marketed to heads of state, celebrities and the wealthy whose names nobody would recognize. As the nation’s political hub, Washington DC regularly plays host to world leaders, and they require luxury. Here are a few deluxe suites we’ve found that fit the bill for the DC high rollers:
The Ritz-Carlton Suite rents for $6000 per night. Ritz-Carlton Washington DC employs staff with 30 different nationalities to assure cultural sensitivities and good communication with guests. Their Ritz-Carlton Suite, is 2250 square feet of updated not-too traditional indulgence where you won’t find any chintz or federalist tassles. Warm woods and soft colors invite guests in to the oversized parlor with its huge marble fireplace. The adjacent dining room has seating for 10 with its own pantry. The suite features two oversized bedrooms with private dressing areas and fog free mirrors in the Italian marble bathrooms that boast deep Jacuzzi soaking tubs. A large outside terrace runs nearly the length of the suite and overlooks 22nd Street. A guest powder room is located in the large marble entry foyer. You will be greeted with fresh flowers, your own privately branded candles and a concierge at your service. Michael Jordan has been a guest.
 MasterBedroom in the Ritz-Carlton Suite |
 The Ritz-Carlton Suite Parlor |
The Mandarin Oriental Presidential Suite goes for $10,000 a night and is huge at over 3500 square feet. A favorite choice of discerning travelers and foreign leaders, the 9th floor suite brings luxury to a new level. With floor to ceiling windows, the panoramic views are breathtaking. The comfortable living room features a 24 foot ceiling with an adjacent dining room and a well stocked kitchen. A walk-through study offers a well appointed desk and soft leather clad walls, and guests can lounge on the comfortable settees as they watch the wall mounted 60 inch flat screen TV or read from the well stocked library. The generously large master suite is appointed with a four poster bed and its own sitting room. But the master bathroom is the most exquisite feature of the suite with a windowed infinity SOK tub which fills from a ceiling nozzle, and a separate shower with multiple jets including double rain shower heads. An additional twin suite features its own bath and there’s an optional third bedroom available. Though Streisand and Beyonce have stayed here, there’s no word on whether they sang for their supper.
 Four Poster Master Bedroom at the Mandarin Oriental |
 Mandarin Oriental Parlor With Soaring Ceiling |
The Four Seasons Royal Suite sits at the top of DC’s list of luxury suites. With 4000 square feet of living area and a 1000 square foot landscaped outside terrace, it is the largest suite in the city. And at $15,000 a night, its bookings since its 2009 opening are exceeding expectations. It is part of a new addition to the hotel and was created based on feedback from guests. It has the ability to be expanded to the entire wing or closed off by itself, an important feature to guests traveling with their own staff and security. Privacy and security were paramount in its design, and it features a closed circuit camera system and bullet resistant glass on all windows. Guests enter the foyer with a ceiling of embedded Swarovski crystals which sparkle down on the polished tile floors, and it only gets better from there. A long living room with contemporary styling in multiple sitting areas is outfitted with a full complement of Bang and Olufsen audio and visual equipment. The dining room seats 10 and has sufficient lighting to be used as a conference room complete with privacy shades. The king bedroom features Italian Rivolta Carmignani linens and has his and hers closets. The stunning white marbled master bath has a free standing soaking tub, with a view of course. And a fully stocked library of books and music along with a separate exercise room make sure nobody gets bored. The suite comes with a private car and driver. Oprah checks in when the Lincoln Bedroom is booked.
 Four Seasons Royal Suite Master Bath |
 Sitting Room at Four Seasons |
