Get an overview of this hotelWashington, DC grande dame on Lafayette Square
Distinguished friend
Call it Washington's second-best address if you must, the Hay-Adams is nonetheless the grande dame of DC hotels; it sits across from the city's best address and, perhaps, shares some of its secrets.
Historic treasure
The Hay-Adams, which was built in 1928 and renovated in 2002, offers 24-hour room service, valet parking, and a business center.
Classical elegance
Guestroom niceties at The Hay-Adams include Frette luxury linens, canopy headboards with dimmer lighting, marble and brass bathrooms, and turndown service. High-speed Internet access is complimentary.
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800 16th Street NW Washington DC 20006Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The Hay-Adams in Washington, DC offers a distinguished address across Lafayette Square from the White House and 4 blocks from the National Mall.
Amenities include a complimentary 24-hour business center, 24-hour room service, and banquet facilities.
- Total number of rooms - 145
- Year Built 1928
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare
- Luggage storage
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 8
- Bar/lounge
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Number of meeting rooms - 9
- 24-hour business center
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Laundry facilities
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Babysitting or childcare
- Refrigerator (on request)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Turndown service
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free newspaper
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Free local calls
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Digital TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- HDTV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free dial-up Internet access
- Down comforter
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
Lafayette Room - Contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch. Dinner Monday through Friday evenings. The Hay-Adams' Lafayette Room is elegant and sunny.
Off the Record Bar - Classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The décor includes red-plush booths and walls decorated with caricatures of current political players—the drawings are changed regularly.
Nearby Activities
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
Accessibility
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Dogs only
- 1 per room (up to 25 lb)
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Fees
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 49 per day (in/out privileges)
Hotel Name
- Hay-Adams
- Hay-Adams Hotel
- Hay-Adams Hotel Washington
- Hay-Adams Washington
- Hay Adams Washington Dc
- The Hay-Adams Hotel Washington Dc
We should mention
Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- The Hay-Adams is listed in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2013 Travel + Leisure 500.
- The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.