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The Hay-AdamsvsHamilton Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, The Hay-Adams is the choice of most professionals compared to Hamilton Hotel Washington DC. The Hay-Adams ranks #1 in Washington DC with approval from 22 publications including Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Hideaway Report.
The Hay-Adams
Concierge
Insight Guides
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
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16th & H Sts. NW, One Lafayette Square, Washington DC, DC 20006
From $369/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This venerable hotel... has such a good bird's-eye view of the First Mansion that network news divisions often book a room here just for the camera angles."
Insight Guides "If it's good enough for the Obamas, it's good enough for the rest of us. This grand, historic hotel faces the White House and has hosted many a famous face."
OysterLuxury
"Quite possibly the most famous hotel in the capital, and deservedly so." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the city's finest hotels, this rebuilt 19th-century residence also boasts what is arguably the city's best location." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Constructed on the sites of the homes of John Hay and Henry Adams, this elegant hotel features beautifully restored rooms filled with antiques and boasting ornamental ceilings."
Rough Guide "From the gold-leaf and walnut lobby to the sleek modern rooms, the Hay-Adams is one of DC’s finest hotels."
Michelin Guide "With a view of the Executive Mansion from its location across Lafayette Square, the lauded Hay-Adams is closer to the White House than any of the city's grande-dame hotels."
Star Service "The small porte cochere, usually clogged with luxury sedans, leads right into the period, high-ceilinged lobby, where a staff member intercepts all guests. " Full review
Gayot "This establishment was a residential hotel in the 1920s. Today it hosts a clientele that includes pleasure travelers, ambassadors and celebrities."
BlackBook "If you can't be the president, be his neighbor. Immediate prestige is just a slingshot's shot away from the secret service men staring back at you from the White House roof."
Hamilton Hotel
Frommer's
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Time Out Lonely Planet
1001 14th St. NW, 14th and K Street, Washington DC, DC 20005
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Guest rooms feature dark-wood armoires and headboards and comfortable accommodations like the seven-layer bed." Full review
Lonely Planet "This restored 1920s building has been taken back to its classic, elegant roots." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is a distinguished hotel, where the guest rooms offer a desk with high-speed Internet and voice mail, and cable TV with in-room movies."
Star Service "Primarily oriented toward business travelers, the hotel attracts tourists as well, with easy access to the McPhearson Square metro station a block away." Full review
Fodor's "This architectural gem evokes the glamour of the 1920s, when it was built, with art-deco style and rooms done in silver and plum that pay tribute to the city's history with maps and posters." Full review
Time Out "The gorgeous Beaux Arts architecture of the Hamilton dates from the 1920s, the elegant exterior on Franklin Square complementing the 318 small but elegantly appointed rooms and suites inside" Full review
Lonely Planet "Dating from 1922, this beaux-arts beauty in downtown DC recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation that mixes its classic roots with contemporary flair. Hints of its namesake,..." Full review
