The Hay-Adams

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Elegance overlooking Lafayette Square serenity

Historic ambiance and old school architecture define this elegant hotel, situated in a serene neighborhood overlooking Lafayette Square. Delight in exceptional dining and top-notch service, all within walking distance to The White House and vibrant city attractions.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is SAR 1,948
SAR 2,259 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

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A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a nightstand, and a chandelier.

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and curtains with a floral pattern.

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (St Johns Church View with King Bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and curtains with a floral pattern.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (St Johns Church View with King Bed)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lafayette Park View with King Bed)

A spacious living room with a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lafayette Park View with King Bed)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a dresser.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Mobility/Hearing Accessible St. John's Church View King Suite - Roll-in Shower

A spacious living room with a large dark wooden cabinet, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two armchairs.

Mobility/Hearing Accessible St. John's Church View King Suite - Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite, Park View (Lafayette)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a nightstand with lamps.

Junior Suite, Park View (Lafayette)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighborhood in Washington, The Hay-Adams is near the airport and near a metro station. Smithsonian National Postal Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center. Traveling with kids? Make time for National Museum of Natural History, or check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area. Visit our Washington travel guide
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800 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006

What's nearby

  • A statue of a mounted figure with a cannon in front of the White House.
    Lafayette Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A large white building with columns and a fountain in front.
    White House
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A large, curved concrete building with a prominent black and white sculpture of a figure.
    Smithsonian National Postal Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent capitol building, a wide avenue, and various commercial buildings.
    K Street
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A modern building with large glass windows and a flat roof.
    Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Farragut West Station
    4 min walk
  • Washington Union Station
    11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cheesecake Factory
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
    3 min walk
  • Tatte
    3 min walk
  • Peet's Coffee
    5 min walk

About this property

The Hay-Adams

  • Luxury boutique hotel in the city center
  • Located close to White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center, The Hay-Adams provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Lafayette, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
  • Other perks include:
    • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycle rentals
    • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
    • Babysitting (surcharge), an elevator, and laundry services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 145 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Recycling and composting
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
    • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
  • The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hay-Adams pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hay-Adams?

As of 23 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hay-Adams on 20 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 1,948, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 90 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 90 per night.

What time is check-in at The Hay-Adams?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Hay-Adams?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Hay-Adams located?

This family-friendly Washington hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Lafayette Square and Smithsonian National Postal Museum. White House and National Mall are also within 15 minutes. Farragut West Station is only a 4-minute walk and McPherson Sq. Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Hay-Adams Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 914 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was extremely helpful with car service and dining reservations to bringing ice to our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, nice rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a fantastic stay. Everything about this hotel and the staff is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Really elegant hotel with fantastic staff in a brilliant location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous Hotel with amazing staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Located in a good area, quiet at night, very nice, staff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The stay was perfect, the dinner was quaint and exquisite and the accommodations top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel!! Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Historical hotels to being stay

It was good pleasure to be staying here. Good view good location, with best services
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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Historic ambiance, attentive and courteous staff, delicious food, old school architecture, and “southern” charm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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High end professional staff with full service; treat guests like royalty. Location amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Amenities
Historic hotel, good to stay there once. Not worth staying more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is beautiful and service is amazing. We appreciated the cleanliness and amenities the hotel had to offer. Location is excellent, just outside the White House. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful property in a lovely neighborhood. Walking distance to many great sites and restaurants. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Every member of the hotel staff we encountered was courteous, friendly and very professional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful and historic hotel just a stones throw from the White House. We also loved the downstairs bar which is warm and cozy and a great vibe. Staff is lovely and the room was classic beauty from a bygone era in the best possible way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff are extraordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

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Great location close to The White House. A few issues with my room but staff was very responsive and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The service was exceptional. From bottled water to umbrellas to overall friendliness, the staff made our stay fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Hay Adams- would stay again!

The service was wonderful. My room was amazing. I ate in the bar and had a wonderful waiter and the food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Had an amazing view from my room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

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The staff was accomidating. The room was quaint.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The Hay-Adams hotel was very beautiful. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. If I ever come back the Washington DC again, this is place I would stay. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel relative to proximity to White House. Service is almost over the top it is so attentive and on top of you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024