The Hay-Adams

The Hay-Adams - overview.

• Situated directly across Lafayette Square from the White House, this charming hotel offers immediate access to Washington’s downtown business district as well as the monuments and museums of the National Mall.
• Built in 1928 and thoroughly renovated in 2002, the Hay-Adams has retained the grace and charm of a bygone era—when guests included the likes of Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and Sinclair Lewis.
• Sumptuous guestrooms show attention to detail, with custom European linens, canopy headboards with dimmer lighting, and free high-speed Internet access.

The Hay-Adams - Room details

The Hay-Adams features 145 guestrooms and suites. Most rooms feature one queen or two double beds and can accommodate up to four guests.
• Standard Room - These rooms combine old-world luxury with the latest conveniences. The décor features an eye-pleasing gold and cream palette, and comfortable armchairs invite relaxation after a long day of business or sightseeing. Special touches include a component audio system, an umbrella for walks in the rain, and a choice of morning newspapers.

The Hay-Adams - Property information

What to expect: Entering the Hay-Adams is like stepping back in time to the elegant world of 1920s Washington—although it’s possible that not even presidents had it this good.
• Amenity highlights: The rich décor and personalized service are just the beginning. Each room features custom European bed linens and down pillows, a component audio system, dimmable lighting mounted in a canopy headboard above the bed, and an analog alarm clock that eliminates fussing with the buttons on digital clock radios. Bathrooms contain brass and porcelain fixtures with all-marble walls and floors, designer Etro toiletries, and both fixed and handheld showerheads. Business travelers will appreciate the free high-speed Internet access, as well as the three dual-line telephones in each room with free local, toll-free, and credit card calls.
• Insider tip: The Hay-Adams is also notable for its fantastic location, tempting guests to explore on foot across Lafayette Square to the White House, then a few blocks beyond to the Washington Monument. From there, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials beckon to the west and south, while to the east sits the Capitol and the Smithsonian museums lining the Mall. For a taste of Beltway power dining, head a couple of blocks in the opposite direction to one of the old-fashioned steakhouses on or near K Street (such as Prime Rib, 2020 K St NW), where men in dark suits scoff at “business casual” while closing deals over martinis, crab cakes, and—what else?—steak.

The Hay-Adams - Dining information

• Lafayette Room - Savor contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch, with dinner offered Monday through Friday evenings only. The dining room is elegant and sunny and the menu tempting.
• Off the Record Bar - Enjoy classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The décor features plush red booths, and the walls are decorated with caricatures of current political players—the drawings are changed regularly to reflect who’s up and who’s down in Washington’s power games.

The Hay-Adams - Policy information

• Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
• Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
• Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
• All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

The Hay-Adams - Attractions

• Lafayette Square
• The White House - directly across Lafayette Square
• Art galleries - 2 blocks
• National Mall - 4 blocks
• National Aquarium - 4 blocks
• Washington Monument - 5 blocks
• Smithsonian museums - 5 blocks
• U.S. Capitol Building - 10 blocks
• Lincoln Memorial - 12 blocks
• Jefferson Memorial - 12 blocks

  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 6 miles.

  Driving directions from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: - Take Washington Exit onto George Washington Pkwy. Exit onto 14th Street Bridge, Rte. 395 N. Stay in the two left lanes to exit onto 14th St. Continue to I St. Turn left onto I St to 16th St. Turn left onto 16th St. The hotel is on the right.

The Hay-Adams - Address

The Hay-Adams
"800 16th Street, N.W"
Washington