The Hay-Adams
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Located on Lafayette Square, across from the White House, the Hay-Adams offers guests Washington DC 's most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St.John's Church, the "Church of the Presidents". The hotel is just minutes from the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument & the Mall, as well as convenient to Metro stations and the convention center. The Hay-Adams offers 145 guestrooms, including 21 suites, all of them recently renovated and featuring views of the White House, Lafayette Square or St. John’s Church, the “Church of the Presidents.” Lavish décor including ornamental fireplaces, intricately carved plaster ceilings and balconies adorn…
Business travelers and family vacationers alike will find a welcoming retreat at The Hay-Adams, situated in Lafayette Square across from the White House. With the Smithsonian museums and the Washington Monument only moments away, imagine the activities available for children! There’s a variety of elegant accommodations, from rooms with king-size beds that overlook Saint John’s Church or the White House to well-appointed suites with ornamental fireplaces. All rooms have down duvets, Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers, 50- to 55-inch smart TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Power diners flock to the hotel to eat among Washington’s elite.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Rooms on the seventh and eighth floors provide the most incredible views of the White House, memorials, and monuments.
The property, in facts
| Where | 800 16th Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 145 |
| Room types | 6 |
| Nearest airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · 3 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | City Life, Landmarks, Local Immersion |
Rooms and suites
- One Bedroom Church View Suite — A true one bedroom suite with separate living room and master bedroom with king bed, facing historic St. John's Church and 16th street - main entrance of the…
- One Bedroom Lafayette Park View Suite — Beautifully appointed suite overlooking Lafayette park, with extensive parlor room that has comfortable living room arrangement and dining table seating up to…
- Premier Room — Overlooking beautiful Lafayette Park, guest has a choice of one king bed or two double beds. Connecting rooms option available. Windows opens for fresh air.…
- Junior Suite — Junior Suites are one large room with king bed and generous sitting area with two couches, coffee table, and lounge chair. One of the couch is a sleeper sofa.…
- Deluxe Room — Beautifully decorated room with options of one king bed or two double beds facing St. John's Church, or studio style room courtyard facing with queen bed and…
- Classic Room — Entry level room, faces another office building, beautifully decorated and perfectly suited for the single traveler with choice of one double or one queen bed.…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail · Wheelchair Accessible
What advisors say
100% of the 21 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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