The Hay-Adams

Location. Located on Lafayette Square, The Hay Adams across from the White House is located in Washington, D.C. The hotel offers views of the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John's Church. The National Mall, Smithsonian Institution and Washington Monument are within five blocks. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial are 12 blocks away.
Hotel Features. The lobby of The Hay Adams across from the White House features sparkling chandeliers, wood-paneled walls and carved plaster ceilings. Two dining options are available on site. The Lafayette Room serves contemporary American cuisine and offers Sunday brunch. The hotel's Off the Record Bar features a creative menu and wine selections. Red booths and walls decorated with caricatures of current political players add character. A 24-hour business center is located on site and includes complimentary use of the computer, fax and printer. Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel's public areas. A concierge is available to assist guests with tickets, sightseeing tours and dining reservations.

Guestrooms. The Hay Adams across from the White House features 145 guestrooms that include ornamental fireplaces, intricately carved plaster ceilings and tailored upholstery. Beds feature canopy headboards and Frette Italian linens. Marble bathrooms include brass fixtures and Etro toiletries. Select rooms feature balconies with views of Lafayette Park and the White House. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available. Room service is offered 24 hours a day. Full meals and light snacks are available.

Expert Tip. Built in 1928, The Hay Adams across from the White House takes its name from John Hay, private assistant to President Abraham Lincoln and later secretary of state, and Henry Adams, an acclaimed author and descendant of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

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