The Hay-Adams
Hotel · Downtown ·
Elegant hotel with White House views and historic charm
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Elegant hotel with White House views and historic charm
"Located just across from Lafayette Square, this One-Key 1928 Italian Renaissance hotel is famed for its privacy and discretion and for an unrivaled location with the White House and the National Mall as a backdrop; careful upkeep has preserved its opulent, old-world elegance while ongoing technological improvements keep it thoroughly modern." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Overlooking Lafayette Square with direct views of the White House and Washington Monument, this Italian Renaissance–style hotel (constructed in 1927 on the former homes of John Hay and Henry Adams) pairs old-world charm with a reputation for discreet, comprehensive service. The property offers 124 guest rooms and 21 suites facing historic vistas, and a noted basement cocktail lounge—decorated with political cartoons and caricatures—provides a storied spot for drinks." - Laura Dannen Redman, Nicholas DeRenzo
"A historic and luxurious hotel in downtown D.C., known for its exquisite service." - Michael He
"After visiting the White House, walk to the historic Hay-Adams hotel for an afternoon tea. Available every Sunday at 3 p.m. until the end of the year in Lafayette’s dining room, service includes sandwiches, gingerbread cookies, buttery pastries, and optional add-ons of hot chocolate and Champagne. It starts at $100 per person sans the booze. New for the season is a bubbles-and-sorbet bar that invites guests to pick a flavor to float in Champagne for a fruity, fizzy treat." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Perched across the tree‑covered South Lawn and steps from the White House, this historic, luxe hotel houses Off the Record in its depths and serves as a neutral playground for politicians, journalists, celebrities, and tourists; its address is listed as 800 16th Street NW. The hotel commissions famed editorial cartoonists for Off the Record’s timely caricature coasters and provides the elevated, discreet setting — including a no-photos culture — that attracts high-profile visitors." - Tierney Plumb