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The Hay-Adams

800 16th Street, N.W
Washington, DC 20006
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The Hay-Adams
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Hotel Class:
Hotel Class - 4.5 out of 5
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TripAdvisor Ranking - 4.5 out of 5
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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The Hay-Adams
16th & H Sts. NW, One Lafayette Square | Washington DC, DC 20006
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
4.5 of 5 stars Based on 138 traveler reviews
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
5 of 5 stars “Gracious service; wonderful location”
Feb 23, 2010  PatWisconsinWisconsin
My husband and I spent a weekend at the Hay Adams. We were able to get a very favorable weekend rate from the hotel. Infact they upgraded us when I... more »
5 of 5 stars “if you want to experience how th ePresident lives, go there”
Feb 23, 2010  1travellerBrusselsBrussels
one if noy the best hotel I have visited in my 40 years of intense travelling: great personalized service, wonderful environment and cosy rooms. Nothing to complain about, The Lafayette... more »
5 of 5 stars “Absolutely lovely neighbo(u)rs”
Jan 12, 2010  ClassyLadBrisbane
We chose this hotel because of its amazing position. This was our first visit to Washington DC and we wanted to be close to the action. You won't be disappointed.... more »
5 of 5 stars “Elegant retreat”
Jan 4, 2010  DianeA8
elegant, quiet...great retreat from the dynamism of DC
5 of 5 stars “Small, quiet, elegant, classy, and perfect.”
Dec 25, 2009  museumgoerBaton Rouge, LA
We stayed three nights in a queen room with our adult children in an adjoining queen room. We arrived early in the afternoon and were warmly welcomed and shown to... more »

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Map & Directions: The Hay-Adams

GPS Coordinates:   38.90030    -77.03670
Address:   800 16th Street, N.W, Washington, DC 20006

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Located in Lafayette Square and just walking distance from many of the Washington D.C. landmarks.

Nearest Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport [DCA]
3.53mi


Points of Interest
Lafayette Park
0.01mi
Ellipse
0.14mi
Renwick Gallery
0.18mi
Blair House
0.18mi
White House
0.21mi
Corcoran Gallery of Art
0.31mi
National Geographic Society
0.34mi
National Museum of Women in the Arts
0.41mi
John A. Wilson Building
0.45mi
National Aquarium
0.45mi
From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Get your detailed directions from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Hay-Adams Hotel along with photos, map, and reviews.
  • Head north on George Washington Memorial Pkwy and then north on I-395/Rte 1.
  • Cross the 14th Street Bridge, and stay in the two left lanes to exit onto 14th St NW.
  • Turn left onto I St NW and left onto 16th St NW. The hotel is on the right.


From Washington Dulles International Airport
Get your detailed directions from Washington Dulles International Airport to The Hay-Adams Hotel along with photos, map, and reviews. Tips: Best bets from Dulles: Shuttle service is available for $16-$25, while taxi service and Town Car service both cost more than $36. For $5-$15, travelers can take the Washington Flyer Coach to a Metrorail station and complete the trip by train. Passengers purchase coach tickets at the Arrivals Level- Door 4 and make the 25-minute trip to the Metrorail stop at West Falls Church. There they take the Orange Line to McPherson Square and walk two blocks west to the hotel. All fees subject to change without notice.
  • Head east on Dulles Airport Access Hwy.
  • Continue east on I-66.
  • Cross the Roosevelt Bridge and proceed on Constitution Ave.
  • Turn left onto 18th St NW.
  • Turn right onto H St NW and left onto 16th St NW.
  • The hotel is on the left.


From Baltimore / Washington International Airport
Get your detailed directions from Baltimore / Washington International Airport to The Hay-Adams Hotel along with photos, map, and reviews. Tips: Best bets from Baltimore: Shuttle service is one of the more economical options at $26-$35. Another economical choice-available weekdays only-is to take a MARC train and then Metrorail for a total of $5-$15; travelers take the MARCs Penn Line to Union Station. From there, they take the Red Line to Farragut North and walk three blocks southeast to the hotel.
  • Head west on I-195 and then south on I-95.
  • Head west on I-495.
  • Take exit 33B for Connecticut Ave heading south. Continue on Connecticut Ave for about seven miles.
  • Stay in the center lane and continue under Dupont Circle.
  • Turn left onto H St NW and left onto 16th St NW. The hotel is on the left.




Amenities: The Hay-Adams

Dining
Dining
The Hay-Adams Hotel offers superb cuisine matched by superior service. Their excellent menu offers delicious variety, whether you choose to enjoy a formal luncheon in the Lafayette Room, a light meal...

Meetings and Banquets
Meetings and Banquets
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