Riggs Washington DC
Hotel · Downtown
900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Highlights
Chic hotel in historic bank, chic rooms, refined restaurant, hip bar
Chic hotel in historic bank, chic rooms, refined restaurant, hip bar
"A creative transformation of a landmark National Bank building, this hotel preserves grand architectural elements — from coffered and barrel-vaulted ceilings to modified teller windows — while softening them with floral displays, plush seating, and lively dining. The bank’s former vault now houses a celebrated cocktail bar known for adventurous ingredients and preparations (recent drinks have included components like embalmed jackfruit, blood foam, rust vermouth, and pawpaw amazake). Guest rooms feature colorful soft furnishings, and four themed suites honor first ladies with tailored touches such as a baby grand piano and abundant flower-print fabrics." - Laura Dannen Redman, Nicholas DeRenzo
"The stylish Penn Quarter hotel is home to D.C.’s only designer tree every year. Carte Blanche’s rainbow-hued looker in the lobby, on display now through January 5, is a collaboration between Christopher John Rogers x Farrow & Ball. Cafe Riggs nods to the collection with color-coded cocktails like the “Shallot” (vodka, lemon, orgeat, cardamom, and bubbles). Shallot, shade No. CB3, is “a cheerful pink that takes its name from a sweeter member of the allium family widely used in Cajun cuisine.”" - Tierney Plumb
"The grand downtown hotel collaborated with luxury stationery brand Dear Annabelle to create gold-edged place cards featuring four designs hand-drawn by the hotel’s creative director Jacu Strauss; the cards are emblazoned with illustrations — a cocktail, Champagne tower, tea cup, and a flower — as a nod to the lobby-level café’s large-scale paper floral installation." - Adele Chapin
"A centrally located capital hotel highlighted by Travel + Leisure as a top accommodation choice, noted for delivering an elevated stay amid the city’s holiday events and attractions." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Enjoy a staycation fit for Washington royalty with the baller “Fireworks on the Potomac” hotel package at Riggs Hotel. It includes a suite, welcome amenities, breakfast for two in Café Riggs, a fireworks cruise, and overnight valet parking. The cruise will include a picnic-style dinner delivered by “launch boat” followed by fireworks." - Vinciane Ngomsi
