The Hay-Adams

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Junior Suite, Park View (Lafayette) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Serves lunch, dinner and happy hour

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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800 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006
  • Place, White House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, K Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Accessible

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

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

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Junior Suite, Park View (Lafayette)

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

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About this property

The Hay-Adams

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, valet parking and 24-hour room service.
The Hay-Adams offers 145 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Fridges, in-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Hay-Adams. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Smithsonian Institution. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Lafayette, a fine-dining restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Valet parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Smithsonian Institution and 8 minutes on foot from White House
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 6300 square feet (585 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Hay-Adams. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Lafayette – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Off the Record – This bar specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 25 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Hay-Adams Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 901 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam Kellett

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Fabulous hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

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We had a fantastic stay. Everything about this hotel and the staff is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

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Fabulous Hotel with amazing staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

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Great hotel!! Friendliest staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Michał

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Historic hotel, good to stay there once. Not worth staying more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Amenities
Really elegant hotel with fantastic staff in a brilliant location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Devon

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Excellent hotel worth the cost
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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Best of DC

Excellent, 5 star accommodations service Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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Beautiful hotel!! Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Located in a good area, quiet at night, very nice, staff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aliette

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The stay was perfect, the dinner was quaint and exquisite and the accommodations top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

mamdouh

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Excellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Xia

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Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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Wonderful staff and location is perfect for walking DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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Amazing historical location, classic hotel, feels like you’re staying at the White House!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed out stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Hernan

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Best hotel I have been in a very long time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

JEHYUN

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Historical hotels to being stay

It was good pleasure to be staying here. Good view good location, with best services
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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Everything- professionalism, attention to detail, cleanliness…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic ambiance, attentive and courteous staff, delicious food, old school architecture, and “southern” charm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marcy

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Staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

wai yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to White House, Capital and the Mall - all walkable. Excellent service and breakfast was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High end professional staff with full service; treat guests like royalty. Location amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023