Zagat Survey: Washington, D.C.

The following hotel reviews are excerpted from Zagat Surveys, a series of regional dining and lodging guides based on extensive ratings and reviews contributed by local restaurant-goers and frequent travelers. Ratings for rooms, service, dining and public facilities are based on a numerical scale: 0-9, poor to fair; 10-19, good to very good; 20-25, very good to excellent; 26-30, extraordinary to perfect. Hotel price reflects estimate of a double room for one night. Zagat recommends the following: Value and Convenience

TABARD INN 1739 N St. N.W.; (202) 785-1277

Hideaway hotel near Dupont Circle features period-decorated rooms, garden, fireplace lounge and organic and health foods.

Rooms: 17 Service: 18 Dining: 21 Public Facilities: 18 Cost: $124

EMBASSY SUITES CHEVY CHASE PAVILLION 4300 Military Road N.W.; (800) EMBASSY All-suite hotel is convenient to suburban businesses in Maryland as well as D.C. tourist attractions via subway. Good conference center, but some find guest rooms too small.

Rooms: 23 Service: 21 Dining: 19 Public Facilities: 20 Cost: $148

KEY BRIDGE MARRIOTT HOTEL 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, Va.; (800) 228-9290

A short walk across a bridge from Georgetown and convenient to both Washington and Northern Virginia. Also a quick trip to National Airport and other points via subway.

Rooms: 17 Service: 17 Dining: 15 Public Facilities: 15 Cost: $124

Best Overall

FOUR SEASONS WASHINGTON 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.; (800) 332-3442 This hotel on the edge of Georgetown is regarded as the city’s finest. Award-winning restaurant and luxurious fitness center in a beautifully landscaped setting.

Rooms: 25 Service: 25 Dining: 25 Public Facilities: 25 Cost: $215

WILLARD INTER-CONTINENTAL 1401 Pennsylvania N.W.; (800) 327-0200

Landmark Victorian-style hotel in the center of Washington offers stately guest rooms, outstanding service and fine dining. Some wish the top-floor rooms were larger.

Rooms: 25 Service: 24 Dining: 24 Public Facilities: 25 Cost: $205

HAY-ADAMS HOTEL 800 16t St. N.W.; (800) 424-5054

Favored by the Clintons for transition-period visits, this historic hotel features superb service and serves an outstanding brunch. Ask for rooms located at the front of the hotel.

Rooms: 23 Service: 23 Dining 22 Public Facilities: 23 Cost: $214

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