Hotel Washington
Washington, DC
Vibe
Black-and-white tiles give the lobby a salon feel, while details drawn from L'Enfant's city plan bring Washington indoors.
“Cherry blossom rendezvous”
Cherry blossom headboards and graphic murals bring playful color to Beaux Arts grandeur.
Original staircase chandeliers and elevators preserve the character of this nationally registered landmark.
VUE Rooftop gathers happy hour revelers above the monuments, with recurring weekend DJ nights.
Beside the Treasury Building, with the White House and National Mall within walking distance.
“The trademark funky interiors and youth-culture borrowings may prove to be a bit much for some of Washington’s more traditional hotel guests.”
Rooms
Cherry blossom headboards bring the capital's signature spring motif inside, while selected suites look toward the Washington Monument.
“The National Register-listed building’s ornate sgraffito and brickwork provide a striking introduction before you enter.”
Wellness
The lower-level spa offers volcanic body scrubs, lymphatic massage and microcurrent face and body treatments, with a fitness center elsewhere in the hotel.
“Today, the lobby has a salon-like feel, with black-and-white tiles and design nods to L'Enfant's plans for the District.”
Backstory
Elvis occupied rooms 505, 506 and 507 before meeting Nixon, adding a distinctly musical chapter to this address near political power.
Eat & drink
Fireclay serves coastal American dishes with Mediterranean influences, while VUE Rooftop pairs Maryland crab cakes and cocktails with White House views.
The neighborhood
The Treasury Building sits beside you, with the White House and the National Mall's museums within walking distance.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.