The Hay - Adams Hotel - Washington
38.900514, -77.036719Overview
5-star historic hotel overlooking the White House in Washington D.C.
Location & Views
The Hay-Adams Washington stands directly across from the White House and Lafayette Park, placing guests within two kilometers of the Smithsonian museums and the National Mall. The hotel offers a complimentary car service to Arlington National Cemetery, a convenience noted by guests visiting during extreme heat. From rooms with a White House view, visitors see the Washington Monument and the city skyline at dusk.
Dining
On-site dining includes the Lafayette Room, serving contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a formal setting with white tablecloths and crystal chandeliers. Off the Record Bar, named one of the World's Best Hotel Bars by Forbes.com, offers a unique dinner menu with an extensive wine list and live entertainment most evenings. Guests can also order breakfast in their rooms, delivered on a table set for a warm, luxurious start to the day.
Rooms & Amenities
Guest rooms at the Hay-Adams Hotel are equipped with Bose CD players and fine Italian bed linens, with turndown service that includes White House-shaped chocolates. Free WiFi and a daily newspaper are provided, alongside bathrobes with satin exteriors and towel linings. Some accommodations overlook Lafayette Park and the White House, offering views that families and couples have described as breathtaking.
Services & Activities
The hotel offers bicycle rental and organizes walking tours or tours about local culture, along with happy hour events and a fitness centre for guests. Valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and currency exchange are available, while accessible parking and electric vehicle charging stations are provided. Pets are welcome with pet baskets, bowls, and a dedicated policy, and the hotel also provides grocery deliveries and packed lunches upon request.
Family & Business
Families can use babysitting/child services, and the hotel has connecting rooms (as noted by a family of six) and a concierge that helps arrange private tours and tickets. Business travelers have access to a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and express check-in/check-out with invoice provided. The hotel's staff, including the events team, manages last-minute adjustments for corporate events, as reported by business guests.
- Location: Overlooking Lafayette Park and the White House, steps from the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums
- Dining: Award-winning Lafayette Room and Off the Record Bar (World's Best Hotel Bar by Forbes.com)
- Rooms: Spacious accommodations with Bose CD players and fine Italian bed linens
- Services: Complimentary car service to Arlington, bicycle rental, and daily walking tours
- Family: Babysitting services, connecting rooms, and pet-friendly policies (pet baskets and bowls)
- Business: Meeting/banquet facilities, business centre, and express check-in/check-out
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Non-smoking
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Aerobics
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- 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 centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- 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
Essential information about The Hay - Adams Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 456 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National, DCA |
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