The Hay-Adams
Hotel · Downtown ·
Elegantly appointed rooms, White House views, fine dining, rooftop bar
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Elegantly appointed rooms, White House views, fine dining, rooftop bar
"From the stately exterior to the wood-paneled lobby, everything here reveres history without feeling stuffy, mixing Italian Renaissance–style flourishes with Corinthian, Doric, and Ionic columns, walnut wainscoting, and ceilings with Elizabethan, Italian, and Tudor motifs. Church View Deluxe rooms are comfy and polished (a touch of toile and chintz, black-and-white art, crisp linens, striped wallpaper), suites boast epic White House views from private balconies, and Off The Record—the classic basement bar—is a don’t-miss for a proper cocktail mere steps from the White House." - Laura Ratliff
"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