"A luxe hotel in Washington, D.C., used as the trip’s first-night accommodation; it provides upscale lodging and a convenient launching point for the private-jet itinerary." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set along the C&O Canal in Georgetown in a red-brick building reborn as a hotel, this intimate, detail-oriented property offers 57 rooms (including 12 suites) plus eight multi-story townhouses with full in-unit comforts like washer/dryer, premium toilets, and heated marble floors. Hand-upholstered furniture, silk curtains, and eclectic art inform a refined atmosphere, while hotel programming includes champagne-and-caviar dinners at a celebrity chef’s restaurant and guided experiences during the National Cherry Blossom Festival; Georgetown University is a short walk away." - Laura Dannen Redman, Nicholas DeRenzo
"Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has rolled out a new product line just in time for the holidays: oversized chocolate truffles that are twice as big as the average sweet. Puck’s been making these truffles for starry events like the Oscars, but this is the first time they’re available to the public. Wolfgang Puck’s Estate Truffles are available in flavors like dark red velvet, dark espresso, and milk bananas Foster." - Adele Chapin
"Features a rooftop bar with a picturesque view of the fireworks. The Independence Day party includes a welcome glass of champagne and a three-course surf and turf dinner. The night ends with fireworks and mini-cakes."
"Awarded two Michelin keys as an "exceptional" property, this Washington, D.C. Rosewood hotel is noted for distinguished design, consistent high-quality service, comfort, and a character that contributes to the capital's hospitality scene." - Stacey Lastoe