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The Hay-Adams
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
Elegance overlooking Lafayette Square serenity
Historic ambiance and old school architecture define this elegant hotel, situated in a serene area overlooking Lafayette Square. Delight in exceptional dining and top-notch service, all within walking distance to The White House and vibrant city attractions.
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Gym
- Breakfast available
The current price is S$928
S$928
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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Deluxe Room (One King Bed or One Queen Bed)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
14 reviews
(14 reviews)
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Classic Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
18 reviews
(18 reviews)
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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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
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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
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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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
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Premier Room, 2 Double Beds
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Junior Suite, Park View (Lafayette)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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About the area
Located in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighbourhood in Washington, The Hay-Adams is near the airport and near a metro station. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for National Museum of Natural History, or head to an event or a match at Nationals Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area. Visit our Washington travel guide
800 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006
What's nearby
White House3 min walk - 0.3 km
Smithsonian Institution3 min walk - 0.3 km
K Street5 min walk - 0.4 km
National Mall12 min walk - 1.1 km
Walter E. Washington Convention Center16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
- Farragut West Station4 min walk
- Washington Union Station11 min drive
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)15 min drive
Restaurants
- The Cheesecake Factory4 min walk
- Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab3 min walk
- McDonald's4 min walk
- Tatte3 min walk
- Peet's Coffee5 min walk
About this property
The Hay-Adams
- Luxury boutique hotel near Smithsonian Institution
- Located close to White House and Washington Monument, The Hay-Adams provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar. The on-site American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Lafayette, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
- Other perks include:
- Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
- Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and a front desk safe
- Wedding services, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
- Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
- Room features
- All 145 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
- Other conveniences in all rooms include:
- Childcare services and free infant beds
- Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
- Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
- 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
- Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks
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.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Limo/town car service
- Valet parking on site (USD 62 per day; includes in/out privileges)
- Extended parking on site (USD 62 per night)
- Limited on-site valet parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Lafayette
- Off the Record
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Piano
Family friendly
- In-room babysitting
- In-room cot
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator on request
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Business services
- 6,300 square feet of conference space
- Business centre
Spa
- In-room massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Assistive listening devices
- Handrails in stairways
- Lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
- 1 building
- 8 floors
- Built in 1928
- Fireplace in lobby
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Down comforter
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Free cot
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Dressing gowns
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
- Pay films
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Minibar
- Refrigerator on request
More
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Free daily newspapers
- Free local calls
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 11 kg per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
- Valet parking fee: USD 62 per day (in/out privileges)
- Extended parking fee: USD 62 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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Reviews
The Hay-Adams Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 901 reviews
10 - Excellent
762
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 901 reviews
8 - Good
94
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 901 reviews
6 - Okay
29
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 901 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 901 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anastasia
22 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. Everything about this hotel and the staff is great.
Anastasia
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen
15 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Hotel with amazing staff and service.
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Johnnie
21 Aug, 2023
Liked: Amenities
Really elegant hotel with fantastic staff in a brilliant location
Johnnie
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Michał
9 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Historic hotel, good to stay there once. Not worth staying more
Michał
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brice
17 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Located in a good area, quiet at night, very nice, staff were great
Brice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
27 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!! Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aliette
7 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was perfect, the dinner was quaint and exquisite and the accommodations top notch.
Aliette
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JEHYUN
4 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historical hotels to being stay
It was good pleasure to be staying here. Good view good location, with best services
JEHYUN
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
John
22 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic ambiance, attentive and courteous staff, delicious food, old school architecture, and “southern” charm.
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
scott
29 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High end professional staff with full service; treat guests like royalty. Location amazing.
scott
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
2 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Christine
19 Nov, 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent.
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Julie
15 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property in a lovely neighborhood. Walking distance to many great sites and restaurants. Great staff.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jennie
9 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Libby
5 May, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Every member of the hotel staff we encountered was courteous, friendly and very professional.
Libby
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Luis
1 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was accomidating.
The room was quaint.
Luis
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sheila
18 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location close to The White House. A few issues with my room but staff was very responsive and polite.
Sheila
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are extraordinary.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
27 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was exceptional. From bottled water to umbrellas to overall friendliness, the staff made our stay fantastic.
Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam
11 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Eric
21 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing view from my room.
Eric
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheree
24 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
William
18 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel relative to proximity to White House. Service is almost over the top it is so attentive and on top of you.
William
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Robert
21 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024