"Sited on 16th Street in a tribute to an important local historical figure, this urban, sophisticated hotel uses a rich palette of black, brown, white, and dark blue as a backdrop for bold, mostly abstract artwork and an art program centered on local voices. The property partners with the nonprofit Black Artists of DC to curate rotating exhibitions by artists of color — including a striking lobby mural by D.C.-based Nigerian-American artist Victor Ekpuk — and its rooftop bar, Lady Bird, has become a neighborhood favorite thanks to convivial seating and subtle design nods to the city’s birdlife." - Ann Shields