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Hay Adams Hotel

800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Hay Adams Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 44 reviews from 2 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 44 reviews
from 2 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Wonderful hotel, with great service and niceneighborhood." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Great location, wonderful staff, and a very high level of service. A bit pricey, but the accomodations, location, and service provide value for the price." source Travelocity

    "Service and conditions are great, but the very high price for a small, cramped room with no view whatsoever is too much." source Expedia

    "The food and service at both breakfast and dinner in the Lafayette Room was excellent without being too oppresssive and showy." source Travelocity

    "Sure the price is high but the service and attitude of the staff is impecable." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "It is in an excellent location next to the White House and the tour trollies." source Travelocity

    "No better location than the Hay-Adams. ItÂ’s way too expensive what you actually get but you cannot beat the location." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The room was comfortable." source Travelocity

    "I would ignore the hype about this hotel and goes elsewhere, very expensive, tiny rooms and a staff that thinks more of themselves than the guests." source Expedia

    "Room smelled of stale cigarette smoke, could hear people in the bathroom of neighboring room as if they were in your room." source Expedia

    "Arriving prior to 12:00 pm on a rainy day, we were provided an excellent room with no wait." source Expedia

More information on Hay Adams Hotel

Located on Lafayette Square, The Hay Adams Hotel across from the White House is located in Washington. The hotel offers views of the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John's Church. The National Mall, Smithsonian Institution and Washington Monument are within five blocks. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial are 12 blocks away.The lobby of The Hay Adams across from the White House features sparkling chandeliers, wood-paneled walls and carved plaster ceilings. Two dining options are available on site. The Lafayette Room serves contemporary American cuisine and offers Sunday brunch. The hotel's Off the Record Bar features a creative menu and wine selections. Red booths and walls decorated with caricatures of current political players add character. A 24-hour business center is located on site and includes complimentary use of the computer, fax and printer. Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel's public areas.The hotel features 145 guestrooms that include ornamental fireplaces, intricately carved plaster ceilings and tailored upholstery. Beds feature canopy headboards and Frette Italian linens. Marble bathrooms include brass fixtures and Etro toiletries. Select room���s feature balconies with views of Lafayette Park and the White House. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available. Room service is offered 24 hours a day.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

1995

Year Renovated:

1995

Total Rooms:

145

Total Floors:

8 floors.

Rooms:

145

Cancellation Policy

Cancel before 3 pm

Directions

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is six miles. Drive north on George Washington Memorial Parkway. Drive north on I 395/Route 1. Cross the 14th Street Bridge and stay in the two left lanes. Exit onto 14th Street NW. Turn left onto I Street NW. Turn left onto 16th Street NW. The hotel is located on the right.

Area

Washington DC

Pets

True

Attractions

White House Across StreetSmithsonian 1.2 Mi SouthWashington Monument 3 Blocks SouthBlair House 2 Blocks SouthVietnam Memorial 1 Mi SouthKennedy Center 2 Mi WestU.s. Capitol Building 1.5 MiHolocaust Museum 1 Mi SouthTheatres/National Theatre 4 Blocks EastNational Zoo 3 Mi NorthSupreme Court 1.5 Mi EastU.s. Treasury 1 Block SouthU.s. Chamber Of Commerce Next DoorGeorge Washington University 1 Mi WestGeorgetown University 2.5 Mi WestWorld Bank 4 Blocks West.

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