Washington

The Hay-Adams

Rialto Score 9+

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Business travelers and family vacationers alike will find a welcoming retreat at The Hay-Adams, situated in Lafayette Square across from the White House. With the Smithsonian museums and the Washington Monument only moments away, imagine the activities available for children! There’s a variety of elegant accommodations, from rooms with king-size beds that overlook Saint John’s Church or the White House to well-appointed suites with ornamental fireplaces. All rooms have down duvets, Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers, 50- to 55-inch smart TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Power diners flock to the hotel to eat among Washington’s elite.

800 16th Street NW, 20006 Washington, DC, United States
The Hay-Adams

About The Hay-Adams

Insider tip

Rooms on the seventh and eighth floors provide the most incredible views of the White House, memorials, and monuments.

In the hotel’s own words

Located on Lafayette Square, across from the White House, the Hay-Adams offers guests Washington DC 's most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St.John's Church, the "Church of the Presidents". The hotel is just minutes from the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument & the Mall, as well as convenient to Metro stations and the convention center.

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The Hay-Adams offers 145 guestrooms, including 21 suites, all of them recently renovated and featuring views of the White House, Lafayette Square or St. John’s Church, the “Church of the Presidents.” Lavish décor including ornamental fireplaces, intricately carved plaster ceilings and balconies adorn selected rooms. Soft tailored upholstery combined with luxurious linens make these guest quarters among the most elegant in the world. Custom linens from the best European manufacturers cover our beds. Marble bathrooms with all brass fixtures, digitally-controlled heating and air-conditioning, as well as complimentary high-speed Internet access and CD player are provided in every room. Luxurious amenities and attention to detail meet the needs of the most discriminating of tastes.

As Washington, D.C.’s destination for power dining, The Lafayette Room offers superb contemporary American Cuisine and attentive service in a stately and elegant setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. With windows looking out over Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is unique in Washington and is certain to complement any dining experience. Breakfast is served during the week from 6:30-11am; lunch 11:30am-2pm; dinner 5:30-10pm. On the weekend, the restaurant is open from 11:30am-2p.m. Off the Record Bar is Washington, DC ’s place to be seen and not heard. Favored by locals for its creative dinner menu and exceptional wine selection, Off the Record provides a relaxed atmosphere for evening dining and entertainment. Open Sunday-Thursday, noon to midnight and on Friday-Saturday, noon to 12:30am. 24 hour room service offers a choice of full meals and light snacks.

Other services and facilities include 24-hour complimentary access to our business center, which is equipped with a computer, fax machine and printer, WI-FI in the public areas throughout the Hotel, complimentary morning newspaper, four meeting rooms accommodating up to 225 guests, a private dining room and a rooftop terrace, laundry and dry cleaning service and more.

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

7 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Deluxe Room, King or Queen
A deluxe room suited for work or leisure, configurable with a king or a queen bed.
388–440 ft²
1 King or 1 Queen
2Deluxe Room, 2 Doubles
A deluxe room with two double beds; a rollaway bed does not fit in this room.
344 ft²
2 Doubles
3Premier Room, Lafayette Park View, King, High Floor
A high-floor room with southern exposure and views of Lafayette Park.
Members only
1 King
4Premier Room, Lafayette Park View, 2 Doubles, High Floor
A high-floor room with southern exposure and views of Lafayette Park, furnished with two double beds.
Members only
2 Doubles
5Lafayette Park View Junior Suite
A spacious junior suite overlooking Lafayette Park with a separate sitting area and a sofa bed.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed
Suites
Size
Bed options
6Church View Suite, 1 Bedroom
A one-bedroom suite with views of St. John's Church and a separate sitting area.
Members only
7Lafayette Park View Suite, 1 Bedroom
A one-bedroom suite overlooking Lafayette Park with a large parlor and two full bathrooms.
Members only
1 King

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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