Elegant hotel with spa, fitness center, indoor pool, steakhouse

"After a $13 million renovation in 2016, this Georgetown stalwart feels like one of the city’s finest, greeting guests with a contemporary space and an art collection topping 1,500 pieces (to rival nearby museums) and a warm, flower-filled lobby. Pierre-Yves Rochon’s touch is evident from stately East Wing rooms to the grand lobby and library, and fitness lovers make a beeline for the three-story gym with a saltwater lap pool; it’s also our top pick for families." - Laura Ratliff

"A luxury D.C. hotel that provides a Kids Concierge to craft age-appropriate itineraries and supplies complimentary family amenities such as board games, organic toiletries, and baby monitors, catering to families who want bespoke service and child-focused comforts." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Seasons revived afternoon tea service under the watch of pastry chef AJ Thalakkat, who’s an expert on British tea pastries after working at the iconic Empress Hotel. A spread fit for Buckingham Palace includes dainty pastries served on a three-tiered tea stand with porcelain pots, a traditional Battenburg cake, scones, and petit fours. It’s tea time every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($105 with a glass of bubbles and $75 for kids 12 and under). Call ahead or reserve online." - Emily Venezky


"Seasons restaurant brings back its popular Teddy Bear Tea service for a few Saturdays in December, complete with live entertainment and an appearance by Santa himself, with seasonal treats like hot chocolate and its signature candy bar. Priced at $65 on December 14 and 21." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"This Thanksgiving, Bourbon Steak is serving an elevated three-course prix fixe menu of time-honored mains for $190 per person ($90 for children). Enhance the experience with opulent add-ons like seared foie gras ($30), half Maine lobster ($64), and grilled shrimp ($32). Make reservations here." - Vinciane Ngomsi