The Hay-AdamsvsHotel Madera
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Hay-Adams is preferred by most reviewers compared to Kimpton Hotel Madera. The Hay-Adams comes in at 96 with positive reviews from 22 publications like Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Jetsetter.
The Hay-Adams Show All Reviews
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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."
Hotel Madera Show All Reviews
1310 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in Dupont Circle, Hotel Madera is a small Kimpton property that blends contemporary style with an eco-friendly sensibility." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Modern comfort with a stylish twist. This small hotel exudes elegance, sophistication, and power, catering to ladies and gentlemen of classic tastes."
Star Service
"Designed for business travelers, this lodging works equally well for tourists. Anyone seeking out a calm midrange refuge near Dupont Circle will find this to be worth considering." Full review
BlackBook
"First season pilot to younger sister Hotel Palomar but with the leopard print toned down a smidge."
Zagat
3.5
"A "conveniently located" "favorite" just off Dupont Circle, this nonsmoking Kimpton boutique is sought out for its "friendly" vibe."
Frommer's
"The Madera fancies itself a kind of ecoconscious pied-à-terre for travelers." Full review
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Ask for a back-of-the-house room on floors 6 through 10, where views of Rock Creek Park and the Washington National Cathedral can be seen.
Lonely Planet
"Cozy yet cosmopolitan, this hotel is another Kimpton property, the focus here being more of an intimate, small boutique than large funk-da-house hipster haunt." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel combines the selling point of convenience with the fact that it is just far enough off the main drag to provide a quiet stay." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Just a couple of leafy blocks from always-lively Dupont Circle, the Kimpton-run boutique hotel looks like a 1960s apartment building on the outside." Full review
Fodor's
"Tranquil guest rooms at this intimate inn are nicely done with taupe, charcoal, and indigo furnishings, and some are oversized and have balconies." Full review