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In the heart of Washington, The Hay-Adams offers a luxurious retreat with dry cleaning services, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and an elegant bar. Savor American cuisine at Lafayette restaurant or stay active with 24-hour gym access. With helpful staff and free in-room WiFi, this boutique hotel is perfect for your next getaway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Business centre
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Work meets leisure
This hotel in the city centre offers business amenities and in-room desks. Guests enjoy 24-hour room service, happy hour, and in-room massages.
Flavour all-day, every day
The hotel's restaurant serves American cuisine as the perfect backdrop for any meal. The bar offers drinks while cooked-to-order breakfasts start each day.
Pure sleep indulgence
Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding cradle guests in luxury. Unplanned cravings are satisfied with 24-hour room service and minibar treats.

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room (One King Bed or One Queen Bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room (One King Bed or One Queen Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and curtains with a floral pattern.

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (St Johns Church View with King Bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and curtains with a floral pattern.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (St Johns Church View with King Bed)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lafayette Park View with King Bed)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lafayette Park View with King Bed)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a dresser.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mobility/Hearing Accessible St. John's Church View King Suite - Roll-in Shower

A spacious living room with a large dark wooden cabinet, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two armchairs.

Mobility/Hearing Accessible St. John's Church View King Suite - Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Park View (Lafayette)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a nightstand with lamps.

Junior Suite, Park View (Lafayette)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe KI /Qn Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe KI /Qn Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
800 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006

What's nearby

  • White House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • K Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Capital One Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 15 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 31 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 34 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 34 min drive
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 34 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 47 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 53 min drive
  • Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
  • New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
  • Lanham Seabrook Station - 19 min drive
  • Farragut West Station - 4 min walk
  • McPherson Sq. Station - 6 min walk
  • Farragut North Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tatte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Hay-Adams

  • When you stay at The Hay-Adams, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Smithsonian Institution and White House. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Lafayette, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Farragut West Station is 4 minutes and McPherson Sq. Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 145 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only, up to 11 kg per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 62 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site extended parking (USD 62 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (6300 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1928
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Piano
  • 24-hour fitness centre

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Handrails in stairwells

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Lafayette – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Off the Record – This bar specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 30 per person

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 62 per day with in/out privileges
  • Extended parking costs USD 62 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Hay-Adams
Hay-Adams Hotel
Hay-Adams Hotel Washington
Hay-Adams Washington
Hay Adams Washington Dc
The Hay-Adams Hotel Washington Dc
The Hay-Adams Hotel
The Hay-Adams Washington
The Hay-Adams Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hay-Adams offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Hay-Adams does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Hay-Adams?

Yes, dogs stay for free, with a maximum weight of 11 kg per pet. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Hay-Adams?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 62 per day. Extended parking costs USD 62 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hay-Adams?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Hay-Adams?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Hay-Adams and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. The Hay-Adams also has a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near The Hay-Adams?

Yes, Lafayette offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Hay-Adams like?

The Hay-Adams is in Downtown Washington D.C., a short 4-minute walk from Farragut West Station and 4 minutes' walk from Smithsonian Institution.

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Reviews

The Hay-Adams Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, nice rooms, great location
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay. Everything about this hotel and the staff is great.
Anastasia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Hotel with amazing staff and service.
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really elegant hotel with fantastic staff in a brilliant location
Johnnie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Located in a good area, quiet at night, very nice, staff were great
Brice, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!! Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay was perfect, the dinner was quaint and exquisite and the accommodations top notch.
Aliette, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Historic hotel, good to stay there once. Not worth staying more
Michał, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Historical hotels to being stay

It was good pleasure to be staying here. Good view good location, with best services
JEHYUN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Historic ambiance, attentive and courteous staff, delicious food, old school architecture, and “southern” charm.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

High end professional staff with full service; treat guests like royalty. Location amazing.
scott, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is beautiful and service is amazing. We appreciated the cleanliness and amenities the hotel had to offer. Location is excellent, just outside the White House. Would definitely stay here again.
Michelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is excellent.
Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful property in a lovely neighborhood. Walking distance to many great sites and restaurants. Great staff.
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Every member of the hotel staff we encountered was courteous, friendly and very professional.
Libby, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful and historic hotel just a stones throw from the White House. We also loved the downstairs bar which is warm and cozy and a great vibe. Staff is lovely and the room was classic beauty from a bygone era in the best possible way.
Jennie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was accomidating. The room was quaint.
Luis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location close to The White House. A few issues with my room but staff was very responsive and polite.
Sheila, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are extraordinary.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The service was exceptional. From bottled water to umbrellas to overall friendliness, the staff made our stay fantastic.
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hay Adams- would stay again!

The service was wonderful. My room was amazing. I ate in the bar and had a wonderful waiter and the food was fantastic.
Pam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing view from my room.
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hay-Adams hotel was very beautiful. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. If I ever come back the Washington DC again, this is place I would stay. Love it.
Cheree, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel relative to proximity to White House. Service is almost over the top it is so attentive and on top of you.
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

You. A tell this is a 5 star hotel from the top notch service and beautiful decor. Location can’t be beat as the White House is within view. The staff was excellent. We would definitely stay here again. Great hotel.
Robert, 3-night trip