Lyle Washington DC
Washington, DC
Dupont Circle
Vibe
The first-floor Parlor mixes eclectic furniture and art, giving this former apartment building a living room feel.
“Burlwood and scarlet”
Burlwood headboards anchor quiet bedrooms; a scarlet private dining room delivers a playful surprise.
Former 1940s apartments retain their Art Deco character, shaping the hotel's residential feel.
The Bar at Lyle's pairs a curved counter with Thursday sets from DJ Coco.
On residential New Hampshire Avenue, an eight-minute walk from Dupont Circle Station.
“The 1940s Art Deco building that’s now home to the Lyle is a handsome one, but it’s the interiors that really shine.”
Rooms
Burlwood headboards, rattan seating and Berber carpets bring texture to neutral bedrooms, while handmade tiles line the bright bathrooms.
Wellness
The 775-square-foot lower-level gym has bikes, a rowing machine and free weights, while spa services come to your room.
“The showstopping design element in the guest rooms are the headboards fashioned from crosscut tree trunks, a dramatic touch of nature in the refined space.”
Backstory
Jacu Strauss painted 37 abstract works for the hotel while working on the roof of its sibling property Riggs.
Eat & drink
Lyle’s serves contemporary American dishes beneath a pendant cluster, with cork-lined walls and resident DJs accompanying weekend brunch.
The neighborhood
Residential New Hampshire Avenue puts you in Dupont Circle, an eight-minute walk from the station and midway between the zoo and White House.
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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.