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Travel + Leisure
The Top 10 Hotels in Washington, D.C.
8th September 2021
Old-school charm wins out at these centrally-located hotels in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., voted World's Best by Travel + Leisure readers. Read on Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report
Hotel Reviews & Travel Booking for Members
3rd March 2021
For over 40 years, Andrew Harper has traveled the globe incognito to discover exceptional hotels and unique experiences for our members. Read on Hideaway Report
Forbes Travel Guide
BLOG – Page 7 – Forbes Travel Guide Stories
16th July 2020
Step up into Sunstone Spa. Credit: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. Spas and gyms swiftly shut down after the outbreak of COVID-19, and many took their offerings online with do-it-yourself spa treatments and virtual workouts. But as hotels around the world reopen, they are reshaping how they do in-person Read on Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Master List Of Luxury Hotel Reopenings
9th July 2020
Return to the Amalfi Coast. Credit: Belmond Hotel Caruso. COVID-19 abruptly halted a thriving travel industry, but business is starting to rebound. Luxury hotels all over the globe are working to reopen, albeit with adjustments to keep travelers safe.. Whether you need to travel for business now or want to start planning Read on Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
13 Historic American Hotels
2nd July 2020
Spirit of ’76: Return to the Colonial era at the Williamsburg Inn. Credit: Williamsburg Inn. If you want a history lesson that comes with room service, check into some of America’s most venerable hotels. While not one of these patriotic properties boasts that George Washington slept here, they are still packed Read on Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Magazine
A Salute To 13 Historic American Hotels
2nd July 2020
Travel back in time to these patriotic properties from sea to shining sea.. If you want a history lesson that comes with room service, check into some of America’s most venerable hotels. While not one of these patriotic properties boasts that George Washington slept here, they are still packed with plenty Read on Forbes Magazine
Insider
Washington DC was named the best place to travel to in 2020. Here are the best things to eat and see there.
9th January 2020
The New York Times just named Washington DC the No.1 place to travel in 2020.. As someone who has regularly traveled to the city, I recommend checking out its museums like the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture.. In terms of food, places like Ted's Read on Insider
Forbes Magazine
Foodservice And Restaurant Trends Driving Innovation In 2020
8th January 2020
The foodservice channel, including commercial restaurants, as well as non-commercial food (colleges, universities, business and industry, healthcare), is changing rapidly, largely driven by tech. Mattson has identified some top themes, and examples of them, to watch in 2020. Read on Forbes Magazine
Big 7 Travel
7 Of The Best Bars In Washington DC – Big 7 Travel Guide
30th August 2019
Washington DC is the capital of the United States and is the driving city behind the government. With so many government agencies and the rest of the industries pulling in long hours, a perfect reprieve from all that work to hit up the bars in Washington DC.. These are the 7 Read on Big 7 Travel
Martha Stewart
This Formal Washington, D.C., Wedding Proves How Timeless a Green-and-White Color Palette Really Is
11th June 2019
Go inside this couple's black-tie winter wedding in Washington, D.C., which featured a classic green-and-white color palette. Read on Martha Stewart
JetSetter
The 7 Best Things to Do in Washington DC (2019)
29th March 2019
Visit museums beyond the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian Institutions (Natural History, American History, Air and Space, etc.) are a must for first-timers, but if you’ve been to D.C. before, it’s time to try something new. On Pennsylvania Avenue, you’ll find one of the most dynamic art institutions in Washington: the Newseum, an Read on JetSetter
Brit+ Co
Your Travel Guide to the Nation’s Capital: 72 Hours in Washington, DC
30th October 2018
Katherine is a freelance writer focusing on travel, culture, lifestyle, and politics. Her work has appeared in The Week, Tasting Table, Elite Daily, POPSUGAR, and Electrify, among other publications. She's traveled to all 50 states and 40 countries, but calls New York City home. Follow along on Instagram at @katherineparkermagyar Read on Brit+ Co
Town & Country
The Best Parties of the White House Correspondents' Dinner Weekend
30th April 2018
Stormy Daniels's lawyer, Kellyanne Conway, and others made the rounds. Read on Town & Country
Afar
Travelers’ Choice Awards 2018: The Best Hotels for Every Traveler
19th April 2018
Every year, we ask AFAR readers to vote for the hotels that capture their imagination and inspire their travel plans. This year's awards highlight the best hotels of the moment, from wellness retreats to romantic getaways. Read on Afar
Martha Stewart
This Classic D.C. Wedding Took Place at a Historic Venue
12th March 2018
Get inspired by one couple's classic Washington, D.C., wedding. The setting influenced most of the details of the day, and the grooms' dogs added some personality, too. Read on Martha Stewart
VOGUE
Inspired by The Post: A Guide to Washington, D.C.’s Journalist Hangouts, Past and Present
7th January 2018
While The Post portrays a world of dinner parties in Georgetown townhouses, smoky newsrooms, and white-tablecloth breakfast meetings that’s far from the reality of most writers today, there are still certain places in D.C. that draw journalists and politicos. With the film up for six Golden Globes—including Meryl Streep’s nomination Read on VOGUE
The New York Times
Michael Wolff, From Local Media Scourge to National Newsmaker
4th January 2018
A journalist who loved to needle the Manhattan elite enrages the president with his insider account of the year he spent reporting from the West Wing. Read on The New York Times
Home Decor
30 Of The Most Haunted Hotels In The World To Book for Halloween
10th October 2017
We can't say no to a good fall getaway. Usually that involves apple-picking and foliage tours, but maybe you're looking for a slightly edgier trip this year. Whether you're a budding paranormal investigator or just a fan of the fright night ambience, there's no better way to truly get in Read on Home Decor
InsideHook
4-Hour Rule: Washington D.C.
3rd October 2017
Stipulated: the perfect travel time for a three-day weekend getaway is four hours. More, and you waste your vacation. Less, and you’re still near home. Hence our series, The 4-Hour Rule, dedicated to revealing the best destinations that are far away, yet still close to home.. d.c. (4 images). STAY. Considering D.C. welcomes Read on InsideHook
Robb Report
Off the Record at The Hay-Adams Hotel
7th September 2017
This subterranean spot with a secret society vibe sits just a short distance from the White House. The political caricatures that adorn the walls evidence the establishment’s rich history and influ… Read on Robb Report
Robb Report
The Hay-Adams, Washington, D.C.
7th September 2017
Washington D.C. naturally offers the most patriotic fireworks show in the country. Combine that with the inescapable history of the nearly 90-year-old Hay-Adams hotel, located directly across from … Read on Robb Report
Food & Wine Magazine
The Best Hotel Bars In Washington, DC
22nd June 2017
In the nation's capital, citizens abide by the rule of work hard, play hard. Hotel bars here, in particular, fit the bill for the latter, with their p... Read on Food & Wine Magazine
International Traveller
Cultural guide to Washington DC
19th June 2017
Beneath the surface, Washington, DC is a city thriving with a unique history, diverse food scene & some of the most beautiful architecture in the USA. Read on International Traveller
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The Hay-Adams
800 16th And H Streets Northwest, Washington
38.900393°N -77.036795°E
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24 hour reception
Free wi-fi
145 rooms
The Hay-Adams
Check in: 1600 Check out: 1200
Hotel Facilities
24 hour check-in / Laundry/Valet service / Safe deposit box / Room service / Restaurant / Pets allowed / Onsite laundry / Multilingual staff / Lounges/bars / Housekeeping - daily / 24-hour front desk / Free high speed internet connection / Car rental desk / Bicycles are available to rent / Bell staff/porter / Air conditioning / Accessible parking / Accessible facilities / 24-hour security / Valet parking