The Hay - Adams Hotel - Washington

$$$$||View on mapWashington, United States of America800 16Th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, 20006|
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The Hay - Adams Hotel - Washington
800 16Th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, 20006·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Staff9.5
Facilities9.3
Comfort9.2
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples22%
Business19%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Staff9.5
Facilities9.3
Comfort9.2
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples22%
Business19%
Groups9%

5-star Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award hotel overlooking the White House in Washington, D.C.

Location & Setting

The Hay-Adams sits directly across from the White House on Lafayette Park, placing guests within walking distance of the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums. This historic 1920s building has hosted political figures and events for decades, offering direct access to the center of Washington's political life. The hotel's position also provides views of the White House and the Washington Monument from select rooms and the rooftop.

Accommodations

Guest rooms at the Hay Adams hotel feature fine Italian bed linens, in-room Bose CD players, and a daily newspaper delivered each morning. Many rooms offer direct views of the White House, and turndown service includes white chocolate replicas of the White House. The hotel provides allergy-free rooms and accessible accommodations with thoughtful features for all guests.

Dining & Entertainment

The Lafayette serves contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a room overlooking the White House. The Off the Record bar, recognized by Forbes.com as one of the World's Best Hotel Bars, offers a speakeasy atmosphere with creative cocktails and a unique dinner menu. The hotel also hosts walking tours, bike tours, and happy hour events for guests.

Services & Amenities

The hay adams hotel provides 24-hour concierge service, valet parking, and electric vehicle charging stations for guest convenience. A fitness center with newer Technogym equipment overlooks a manicured rock garden, and the business centre offers fax, photocopying, and meeting facilities. Pet owners can request pet baskets and bowls, and babysitting services are available for families.

Events & Special Occasions

Expert event planners at The Hay-Adams arrange personalized weddings, proposals, and celebrations in spaces that offer views of the White House. The hotel's rooftop is accessible by request for photography, and the concierge team can secure last-minute museum tickets and dinner reservations. Reviews note that the staff consistently goes above and beyond to make special occasions seamless.

  • Location: Across from the White House on Lafayette Park
  • Dining: The Lafayette & Off the Record bar (World's Best Hotel Bars)
  • Service: 24-hour concierge, valet parking, electric vehicle charging
  • Accommodations: White House view rooms, Bose CD players, Italian linens
  • Pet-Friendly: Pet baskets and bowls provided
  • Events: Expert planners for weddings and proposals
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a continental breakfast for a fee. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Arabic
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of floors:8
Number of rooms:80
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Rooms and availability

Park One-Bedroom King Suite Mobility or hearing accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Large One-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Aerobics

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room view

  • City view
  • Park view
  • Interior view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Hay - Adams Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 585 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 5.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Ronald Reagan Washington National, DCA

Location

800 16Th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, 20006
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800 16Th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, 20006
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800 16Th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, 20006
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
17th and K Street NW
Farragut Square
100 yd
Museums
Renwick Gallery
100 yd
Parks
McPherson Square
100 yd
Restaurant
Lafayette Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Off The Record
100 yd
Restaurant
Mirabelle
100 yd
Restaurant
Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab
100 yd
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Blackfinn Ameripub
100 yd
Restaurant
Rare Steakhouse
100 yd
Restaurant
The Oval Room
100 yd
Restaurant
Equinox Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Teaism Lafayette Park
100 yd

Reviews of The Hay - Adams Hotel

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