Hotel The Hay - Adams

800 16th Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20006, United States of America – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 120 reviews)

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9.3
Wonderful
120 reviews

The location of The Hay-Adams is fabulous. It was close to so many functions I was attending while in Washington, DC. The staff was so attentive and accommodating. The rooms are beautiful and quite spacious.

Laura United States of America

The staff was so kind and makes you feel like family, the best hotel in Washington.

Jaclyn United States of America

Great staff. One of them brought us to the top to take some gorgeous pictures. The bartender was so nice. Breakfast in the dining room was great. The room was comfortable and beautiful. We started our year at this special place.

Lynn United States of America

Breakfast was delicious and was served to us even though it was after breakfast hours

Mary United States of America

The room was beautiful; every finish and detail providing an air of comfort and luxury. The colors and design were refined, elegant, and relaxing. I love the nesspresso machine in the room and breakfast was delivered prompt and was delicious.

Felicia United States of America

Eloquent old charm...The helpfulness of the staff, was spot on...

Garth's United States of America

The staff were incredibly helpful. Always ready to go above and beyond the call of duty.

Michael United States of America

The view from the Breakfast is one of the best in the United States. The rooms are nice, comfortable, and exceptionally well appointed. The staff are friendly and helpful. The location is great for sightseeing.

James United States of America

Location is superb. Steps away from the White House. Service is excellent. The dining room has one of the best views in DC.

Ximena United States of America

One of the great hotels of the world. I first stayed there in 1972 and it has been consistently impeccable ever since. The people are friendly and exude a sense of happiness that you only see when people love their work.

Frank United States of America
9.3
Wonderful
120 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location of The Hay-Adams is fabulous. It was close to so many functions I was attending while in Washington, DC. The staff was so attentive and accommodating.”
    Laura Laura United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was so kind and makes you feel like family, the best hotel in Washington.”
    Jaclyn Jaclyn United States of America United States of America
  • “Great staff. One of them brought us to the top to take some gorgeous pictures. The bartender was so nice. Breakfast in the dining room was great. The room was comfortable and beautiful.”
    Lynn Lynn United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was delicious and was served to us even though it was after breakfast hours”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was beautiful; every finish and detail providing an air of comfort and luxury. The colors and design were refined, elegant, and relaxing.”
    Felicia Felicia United States of America United States of America
  • “Eloquent old charm...The helpfulness of the staff, was spot on...”
    Garth's Garth's United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff were incredibly helpful. Always ready to go above and beyond the call of duty.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “The view from the Breakfast is one of the best in the United States. The rooms are nice, comfortable, and exceptionally well appointed. The staff are friendly and helpful.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is superb. Steps away from the White House. Service is excellent. The dining room has one of the best views in DC.”
    Ximena Ximena United States of America United States of America
  • “One of the great hotels of the world. I first stayed there in 1972 and it has been consistently impeccable ever since.”
    Frank Frank United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 10
High score for Washington, D.C.

Stay in the heart of Washington, D.C. – Excellent location – show map

Featuring a location overlooking the White House, this historic Washington, D.C. hotel offers gourmet on-site dining options and easy access to major attractions.

The Hay-Adams hotel offers free WiFi, in-room Bose CD players and fine Italian bed linens.

The hotel also offers a free daily newspaper and a business center.

While at The Hay, guests can enjoy on-site dining at the Lafayette Room, serving contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Off the Record Bar is also on-site and offers a unique dinner menu along with an extensive wine list.

Top area points of interest, including the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building, are within 2.1 mi of The Hay - Adams while The Smithsonian the National Mall are within 1.2 mi of the property.

This is our guests' favorite part of Washington, D.C., according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

The Hay - Adams has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 26, 2009

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Parking on site
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

9.3
Wonderful · 120 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 10
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laura United States of America

    “The location of The Hay-Adams is fabulous. It was close to so many functions I was attending while in Washington, DC. The staff was so attentive and accommodating. The rooms are beautiful and quite spacious.”

  • Jaclyn United States of America

    “The staff was so kind and makes you feel like family, the best hotel in Washington.”

  • Lynn United States of America

    “Great staff. One of them brought us to the top to take some gorgeous pictures. The bartender was so nice. Breakfast in the dining room was great. The room was comfortable and beautiful. We started our year at this special place.”

  • Mary United States of America

    “Breakfast was delicious and was served to us even though it was after breakfast hours”

  • Felicia United States of America

    “The room was beautiful; every finish and detail providing an air of comfort and luxury. The colors and design were refined, elegant, and relaxing. I love the nesspresso machine in the room and breakfast was delivered prompt and was delicious.”

  • Garth's United States of America

    “Eloquent old charm...The helpfulness of the staff, was spot on...”

  • Michael United States of America

    “The staff were incredibly helpful. Always ready to go above and beyond the call of duty.”

  • James United States of America

    “The view from the Breakfast is one of the best in the United States. The rooms are nice, comfortable, and exceptionally well appointed. The staff are friendly and helpful. The location is great for sightseeing.”

  • Ximena United States of America

    “Location is superb. Steps away from the White House. Service is excellent. The dining room has one of the best views in DC.”

  • Frank United States of America

    “One of the great hotels of the world. I first stayed there in 1972 and it has been consistently impeccable ever since. The people are friendly and exude a sense of happiness that you only see when people love their work.”

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Hotel surroundings *
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Lafayette Square
    0.1 miles
  • Bernard Baruch Statue
    0.1 miles
  • Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Statue
    0.1 miles
  • Farragut Square
    0.2 miles
  • The White House
    0.2 miles
  • Bragadier General James B McPherson Statue
    0.2 miles
  • Albert Gallatin Statue
    0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • US Holocaust Memorial Museum
    0.9 miles
  • Phillips Collection
    0.9 miles
  • The National Mall
    1 miles
  • Newseum
    1.1 miles
  • National Gallery of Art
    1.2 miles
  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
    1.3 miles
  • Jefferson Memorial
    1.3 miles
  • National Museum of the American Indian
    1.4 miles
  • The Capitol
    1.7 miles
  • US Marine Corps War Memorial
    1.9 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Farragut West Station
    0.1 miles
  • Subway McPherson Square
    0.2 miles
  • Subway Farragut North
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
    3.5 miles
  • Washington Dulles International Airport
    22.4 miles
  • Baltimore - Washington International Airport
    27.6 miles
How to get to The Hay - Adams from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
    Car
    Parking available
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Lafayette

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Hay - Adams

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Parking on site
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Aerobics Off-site Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast) Off-site Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance Off-site Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy Off-site Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site
  • Bikes available (free)
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 62 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Hay - Adams takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed by request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed by request
$30 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express The Hay - Adams accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note roll away beds are only available for certain room types. Contact the property directly for availability.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Hay - Adams

  • The prices at The Hay - Adams may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Hay - Adams (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Parking garage
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Accessible parking

  • Room options at The Hay - Adams include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The Hay - Adams has 1 restaurant:

    • The Lafayette

  • Check-in at The Hay - Adams is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Hay - Adams offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Bike tours
    • Fitness
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Aerobics
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bikes available (free)
    • Happy hour
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Hay - Adams by:

    • Car 20min

  • Guests staying at The Hay - Adams can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • The Hay - Adams is 350 feet from the center of Washington, D.C..