Kimpton hospitality, great location...
This was our second experience with the Kimpton chain...while the hotels are diverse, each has a commitment to customer service and design. We transferred from Hotel Rouge in the Dupont Circle area to get the feel of another area for the second half of the trip. Our hosts at the Rouge even called ahead to make sure our room would be ready early and to request a VIP treatment. The room was indeed ready, and just before dinner, we were sent a lovely bottle of wine and a fruit and cheese tray, with a nice note from the director of hospitality. 
That commitment to service was evident here--the staff was unerringly courteous and welcoming, and any requests were responded to immediately. We enjoyed the 5 PM wine reception (with hot toddies appropriate to the chilling weather), and the elegant design of the room and the facilities. The rug was a bit dirty, but otherwise the place was clean and extraordinarily comfortable--and the bathroom was really spacious. My wife found the evening turndown service a bit creepy, but I was charmed.
The area is right next to the Capitol and Union Station--the downside is the number of homeless on the streets, but the up side is that with a quick walk to the Union Station Metro, we could go anywhere we liked. 
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the George, especially if you want lodging in this area.