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The Hay-Adams, Washington DC

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800 16th St NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20006Map
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Landmark Hotel, Italian Renaissance design with Old World atmosphere; personalized service, located across from the White House.

AOL Travel Editor's Review

The Hay-Adams is quite possibly the most sophisticated hotel in all of D.C. and not just because it has the most enviable spot in the city across the street from the White House. The property has been a mainstay of the political elite since it opened in 1928.  Past guests include Sinclair Lewis, Amelia Earhart, and Charles Lindbergh. It's also where Barack Obama stayed with his family before his inauguration.  The Italian-Renaissance design is classic Washingtonian grandeur with its myriad European influences (Elizabethan motifs, for example, blend Doric influences) Book at least three months in advance for a White House view. If they're fully booked it's not the end of the world—you can also ogle America's most famous home from the terrace (it's only open for private events, but if you ask a member of the staff they'll escort you up—if you play it cool you might even be able to pull this off without staying here). The Hay-Adams is the best Washington DC hotel to feel at home with our nation's history while also enjoying some pampering. If you're going to splurge on a hotel, this is definitely the place to do it.

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By rperiasamy | Posted 02/17/11
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By imab9yyguy | Posted 09/05/10
  I don't know about the hotel being "quite possibly the most sophisticated hotel in all of D.C." It's old and I don't think it measures up at all the to the contemporary services and amenities that the surrounding hotels offer such as the St. Regis Hotel only 1 block down and the W Hotel about 5 minutes away. It's certainly got an ideal location, but you can't even see the White House unless you're above the 6th floor! The floors creak and the rooms are awkward shaped. It's an old building that you really can't change. If you’re willing to compromise comfort and recreational amenities for the sake of nostalgias, I suppose this suits some people. One last thing, as much as I like the President, the only reason why he stayed there was because the Hay-Adams pretty much comped everything or accepted huge discounts. They took a beating on the balance sheet and their PR pretty much have been milking it ever since....   Read More
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By djl999 | Posted 07/16/11
  excellent hotel. great staff. fine bar.  
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By Duuuuude | Posted 02/22/11
  Located next to the White House, this hotel is a little piece of Washington history. It's mroe than just a hotel near the White House. It has views not like any other hotel and some of the finest service you can get....   Read More
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By abidari | Posted 09/27/10
  This is an amazing hotel. It is next door to the White house and so the location could not be better. The staff is friendly and the rooms have a European touch to them. We enjoyed our here....   Read More
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General Info
  • Total Rooms: 145
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Year Renovated: 2010
  • Check-In Time: 3 PM
  • Check-Out Time: 12 AM
  • Hotel Type: Business, Hotel, Airport
  • Location: City
  • Number of Bars: 1
  • Number of Restaurants: 1
Airport Details
  • Airport Name: Ronald Reagan Natl
  • Airport Distance: 5 miles
  • Airport Drive Time: 15 min
  • Airport Shuttle: N
General
  • Babysitting or Child Care
  • Car Rental
  • Coffee - Complimentary
  • Concierge Services
  • Crib/Rollaway Bed
  • Currency Exchange
  • Internet - Common Area (Free)
  • Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
  • Multi-lingual Staff
  • Room Service
  • WheelChair Accessible
 Pet Services
  • Pets Allowed: Y
  • Pet Amenities: N
  • Pet Fee: N
  • Pet Services: N
  • Pet Size Limit: 20
 Transportation
  • Complementary Transportation
  • Parking on-site (paid)
  • Valet Parking
 Security
  • Electronic Key
  • Smoke Alarm in Rooms
  • Sprinkler in Rooms
  • Surveillance Cameras On Site
 Hotel Business Amenities
  • A-V Equipment Rental
  • Administrative Services
  • Business Center
  • Fax (For Guests)
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Photocopy Service
Room Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Terrace*
  • DVD/VCR*
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Internet Free
  • Iron
  • Microwave Oven*
  • Mini-Bar
  • Newspaper (Free)
  • Non-Smoking Rooms*
  • Phone
  • Phone (w/ voicemail)
  • Refrigerator*
  • Safe (In Room)
  • Television
  • Television (Cable/Satellite)
  • *Note: Amenity only available in some rooms
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