The Best Exclusive Penthouse Suites in Washington D.C.

Why it made the list

DC’s most fabled hotel does not disappoint with a medley of presidential suites, named for some of the nation’s most important leaders. The largest is the Jefferson, the go-to for world leaders who need space for entertaining and impromptu meetings. Classically regal with 18th-century style accents and a palette of gold and burgundy, the 3,000-square-foot luxe hideaway includes a black-and-white Italian marble foyer, several sitting areas, and an oval office. The private dining room, with a custom-designed Axminster carpet, looks down on Pennsylvania Avenue all the way to the US Capitol. Nightly rate: $7,000

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Why it made the list

If you need to escape your paparazzi, you can hunker down in peace (and luxury) at one of two 1,300-square-foot Presidential Suites of this sophisticated Georgetown boutique hotel. Highlights of the contemporary, pewter-and-gold space include a cozy living room centered on a roaring fire, a stocked pantry, a huge tub sculpted from a single slab of marble, and twice-daily housekeeping. The dining room with seating for six looks out over the historic C&O Canal and historic rooftops. Nightly rate: From $1,700

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Why it made the list

This gorgeous historic hotel has a Presidential Suite, though many believe the Federal Suite is even sweeter, with its luxurious living room, two full bathrooms, 345 square feet of extra living space … and the views. French doors in the master bedroom open to a balcony overlooking Lafayette Park; the White House is so close you can make out the snipers on the roof. The Obamas stayed here before the 2009 inauguration. Nightly rate: Up to $7,000

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