Historic Hotels
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Note: Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning
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Willard Inter-Continental This
is certainly among the most historic of hotels. Epochal events,
including the birth of the League of Nations, were discussed here by
principal figures. Royalty from all over the world have been guests.
Willard Inter-Continental
Hay-Adams Hotel Constructed
on the sites of the homes of John Hay and Henry Adams, this elegant
hotel has carried on the tradition of the finest hospitality. The recent
restoration is a triumph. Renaissance Mayflower Hotel Opened
to a huge crowd on the day of Calvin Coolidge’s 1925 presidential
inauguration, this hotel has been a fixture for politicians – Franklin
D. Roosevelt wrote his 1933 inaugural address here and J. Edgar Hoover
had lunch here nearly every day. A classic hotel with complimentary shoe
shines, and multilingual staff. The Jefferson The
decorations on the Beaux Arts façade are eye-catchers, and inside are
displayed prints and documents, including some associated with Thomas
Jefferson. The hotel is popular with celebrities. It has recently been
renovated.
Jefferson Hotel
St. Regis Hotel If
both Queen Elizabeth II and the Rolling Stones chose to stay here, the
St. Regis must be doing something right. Calvin Coolidge took part in
the 1926 opening of this grand hotel, styled after a Renaissance palace
and appointed with antiques, chandeliers, and fine tapestries. Hotel W The
historic Hotel Washington is now Hotel W, a prestigious property of
Starwood Resorts and Hotels. Located next to the White House, many of
its rooms have views of the White House or the Capitol. Its exceptional
service continues in a luxurious setting. Morrison-ClarkInn Created
from two townhouses, this mansion served as the Soldiers, Sailors,
Marines, and Airmen’s Club for 50 years. Decorative touches remain,
including four gorgeous mirrors. Phoenix Park Hotel Named
after the famous park in Dublin, this hotel expresses an Irish theme.
Built in 1922, the stately Georgian Revival hotel retains an Old World
flavor. Henley Park Hotel The outside is festooned with gargoyles, and the interior boasts original stained glass. Four-poster beds furnish some rooms. Churchill Hotel Opened as an apartment building in 1906, this grand hotel provides huge, tastefully furnished rooms with panoramic views.
Luxury Hotels
Grand Hyatt Washington The
location is superb and the concierge offers full information on local
sports, theaters, and events, and can arrange to have a rental bicycle
delivered. The sports bar is a popular meeting place, and the business
center even offers desktop publishing. Four Seasons Hotel This
is Washington D.C.’s only five-star hotel. The spa is renowned, and
afternoon tea at the Garden Terrace will make any visitor feel special.
Convenient to Georgetown and Rock Creek Park. Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC Monumental
views over the Potomac Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial are plentiful
at this elegant hotel. Rooms boast king beds and silk tapestries, as
well as amenities such as plasma TVs and Internet. There is also a
fitness center, pool, and spa. Park Hyatt Washington The
decor at this recently refurbished hotel features original artwork
enhancing its elegant ambience. The hotel has an indoor pool and a
fitness center. Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center South
of Washington, the Gaylord National is the largest combined hotel and
convention center on the east coast. The 18-story glass atrium offers
spectacular views of the Potomac River and Alexandria. Ritz-Carlton The
Ritz-Carlton provides the finest quality furnishings – Egyptian cotton
sheets and down pillows – to make guests comfortable. The marble
bathrooms are roomy. Internet access provided in all rooms. Westin Embassy Row The
theme here is country elegance, reflected in the decor. Located at a
prime Embassy Row location, the hotel attracts diplomats, and also
celebrities looking for less conspicuous accommodations. A concierge and
a fitness room are available 24 hours a day. Fairmont Washington D.C. This
hotel’s garden courtyard is gorgeous, and a recent $12 million
renovation has made the entire hotel a showplace. Some rooms have
delightful balconies. Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill A bustling hotel that takes up an entire block. It is within easy walking distance of the Capitol and the Smithsonian. Washington Court Hotel Larger than average rooms and the location is convenient. The lobby is an atrium design with a waterfall.
Lobby, Washington Court
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