The Hay-Adams to close for rooftop and elevator renovations. More Info

David McCullough, Renowned Author, Historian, and talented Artist speaks at The Hay-Adams Select Author Series.

The Hay-Adams featured in Elite Traveler for winning The Leading Hotels of the World's 2009 Commitment to Quality Award. More Info

Institutional Investor Magazine names The Hay-Adams as one of the Top 100 Hotels in the world. More Information

The Hay-Adams is the first hotel in the world to receive the Luxury Eco Certification Standard (LECS) from Sustainable Travel International (STI).  More Info.

The Hay-Adams receives the Committment to Quality Award for the United States and Canada from Leading Hotels of the World.

The Hay-Adams' Select Author Series features Robert W. Merry. More Information

The Hay-Adams opens a State of the Art Fitness Facility for our in house guests. Open 5am - 10pm Daily.

The Hay-Adams introduces their Environmental Mission Statement. More Information

The Hay-Adams offers themed cuisine for Cherry Blossom festivities in Washington D.C. More Information

2008 Forbes’ Top 400 Hotels: The World’s Very Best Hotels and Resorts
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The Hay-Adams welcomes Justin Kraemer as the new director of restaurants. More Information

The Hay-Adams has been named 'The Most Excellent Hotel' in the United States and Canada in 2009 by Conde Nast Johansens. More Information

Michelle Obama portraits by Annie Leibovitz at The Hay-Adams featured in Vogue.com
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Obama Family Moves Into Hay-Adams.
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O's Room at the Inn.
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Obamas checking in to hotel steeped in D.C. history.
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A Room With a View.
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Obamas to Stay at The Hay-Adams Hotel.
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Five Star Alliance features The Hay-Adams Monuments By Night Package in their Informed Traveler Blog. Click here to read the article.

Chosen as one of the world's top 1% of hotels by Expedia® Insiders' Select™, 2008

Hay-Adams awarded Best Service in the U.S. in the 2008 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards

HotelInteractive.com awards the Lafayette Room at The Hay-Adams with the best hotel restaurant service in the U.S. for 2007

Ranked #1 Hotel in Washington, DC in Travel + Leisure's 2007 World's Best 500 Hotels

Wall Street Journal of October 20, 2007, issue listed breakfast in the Lafayette Room of The Hay-Adams as one of the nation's top four Power Breakfast spots.

Awarded most excellent service in The Americas by Condé Nast Johansens, 2008.

Ranked #1 Hotel in Washington, DC in Conde Nast Traveler's 2007 Top 700 Hotels in US and Canada

Selected by Five Star Alliance, the online luxury travel agency, as one of the World's Best Luxury Hotels for 2007

Named one of the Top 100 hotels in the Continental United States and Canada by Travel + Leisure Magazine in its World's Best Hotels 2007 Awards.

"Most Excellent Hotel in North America and Canada" – Condé Nast Johansens – February 2007

"Luxury Hotels Upgrade, Expand, Receive Awards - More of DC's Accommodation Caters to Traveling Elite" Washington Business Journal, January/February, 2006

Continuing to impress guests with its strong heritage and renowned views of the White House and Washington Monument, The Hay-Adams was awarded the AAA Four Diamond Award in 2005 for the last 19 consecutive years, and was named one of Condé Nast Traveler's Top 75 North American Hotels. Rich with history, the hotel has also done its part to keep up with the needs of today's travelers. The hotel recently spent $450,000 to refurbish the Concorde and Windsor rooms, and global travelers benefit from the newly-renovated, 24-hour business center, equipped with wireless internet.

"Gold List - World's Best 700+ Places to Stay" Condé Nast Traveler, January 2006

District of Columbia - This Italian Renaissance property is "across from the White House - how can you beat that?" Rooms have ornamental fireplaces, carved plaster ceilings, and in some cases private balconies. "Staff are discreet, with no attitude." Breakfast is served in the Lafayette Room "amid the tinkle of crystal and the whispers of Capitol VIPs."

“Trend Lines Boutique,” Hotel Design, October-November, 2005

"The Hay-Adams is a traditional property and we embrace that,” says Kay Enokido, spokesperson for owner Sadao Iue. “We have many old-timers that love our hotel, but at the same time we look to invite a new breed of client to visit us in the heart of Washington, DC. That is why we are careful to combine old and new in a luxurious setting, while playing up our strengths – location, history and guest service.”

Commander-in-Chief ABC Television Program, October 4, 2005 starring Geena Davis

“The Hay-Adams was mentioned twice in the second episode “First Choice” of the ABC drama about a female President in the Office.”

“BizKnow – The Back Page” Washington Business Journal, September 30-October 6, 2005 by Mark Bisnow

“And Nicole Kidman came to town to start filming “ The Visiting” … at a press conference on the rooftop of The Hay-Adams, flanked by fellow leads Daniel Craig and Jeremy Northam.”

“Invasion, ‘downgraded to a ‘Visting,” will hit city – Baltimore gets to be itself in Kidman film” Baltimore Sun, Septemeber 24, 2005 by Chris Kaltenbach

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“Finally, a movie where Baltimore gets to play Baltimore – and starring Nicole Kidman, no less… The press release by Nicole Kidman, director Oliver Hirschbiegel told a gathering of some 50 national and international media on top of the rooftop of DC’s swank Hay-Adams hotel.”

“Where Everybody Gets Star Treatment” Washington’s Finest, Fall 2005 by Teri Schulman

“It’s never “just another night” at a hotel when guests book into the gracious Hay-Adams in the heart of the Nation’s Capital. It’s a night to remember – a stroll through America’s historical past and her modern culture… An extensive $18 million dollar renovation, completed in 2002, was carried out with the purpose of adding 21st Century comfort without altering the famous Hay-Adams traditions of comfort, gentility, warmth and Old World Charm…. The Hotel also has been recognized in Travel & Leisure’s “Best Hotels in the World;” the Institutional Investor’s “The World’s Best 80 Top Hotels” and “Best in the City;” and by Conde Nast Traveler’s Awards for “Top 100 in the World Gold List.”

“Historic Luxury in Our Nation’s Capital” Affluent Living, September-October 2005

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“We suggest staying at the historic Hay-Adams, Washington’s landmark residence of choice…all guest rooms combine heritage and luxury with contemporary comfort and technology… Recognized as one of Washington’s leading choices for gracious dining and entertainment, The Hay-Adams provides superb cuisine and attentive service in a stately setting… Enjoy the history of our Nation in elegant surroundings.”

“Watergate’s Last Chapter” Vanity Fair, October 2005 Photography by Annie Leibovitz

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“We’re the guys who called him Deep Throat – Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, photographed at The Hay-Adams in Washington DC, on July 29, 2005”

“The Vitals Valet – People to Know: Top Concierges share inside information” Vitals Magazine, Fall 2005

“Jack Nargil, The Hay-Adams: Rooms ending in -06 are luxe and comfortable. They feel very residential, and they overlook the White House and Lafayette Park.”

“Kicking Back with The Hay-Adams Soccer Team” The Washington Times, July 21, 2005 by Teri Schulman

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“Hay-Adams staffers whose teamwork helps keep the hotel No. 1 in the nation’s capital has squeezed enough time in their devotion to hotel guests to finish No. 2 in the indoor soccer field this year…The hotel’s owner representative, Kay Enokido, said The Hay-Adams was so busy this season that “on some nights, our players’ loyalty to our hotel guests left us short-handed on the field. Our determination is unwavering to get back on top next season so our soccer ranking again matches our No. 1 hotel ranking… Our team’s victories are a constant reminder of all our staff’s commitment to excellence. But above all, the trophies represent a symbol of the team spirit developed on the job that carries over to make our soccer team a true winner”.

“Hit the Roof” The Washington Post July 15, 2005 by Eve Zibart

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“Two of Washington’s most spectacular views are available only for substantial prices but would make fabulous settings for special occasions and catered events…And from its vantage point facing Lafayette Park, the roof of The Hay-Adams Hotel gazes straight across the White House; entirely appropriate for a hotel names for the son of one president and the secretary of another.”
(Descendants U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and Secretary of State John Hay).

“Staying in town and partying around the world” The Washington Post July 4, 2005 by Roxanne Roberts

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“Since we couldn’t zip off to London for Harrod’s department store’s famous July sale, we dropped by The Hay-Adams hotel Saturday for a pink champagne luncheon … a portion of proceeds went to the Crisis Homeless Center in London.”

“Party Lines: Baseball theme a hit without team” The Washington Times July 1, 2005 by Ann Geracimos

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“Plenty of steady hotel clientele turned out to bask in stellar views of the White House and be rewarded with baseballs and hats… D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission Chairman Mark Tuohey, Washington Baseball Association Chairman Neil Alpert and Hay-Adams representative chatted during the hotel’s baseball-themed gathering for top clients. Hot dogs, hamburgers and Philly cheese steaks were on hand with all the trimmings …as part of an annual fete hosted by hotel representative Kay Enokido. It drew such guests as the protocol chief for the British Embassy and a representative of the Bank of Japan.”

“Long view across the street” The Examiner June 22, 2005 by Karen Feld

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“Deep thinkers gathered to hear Congressional Quarterly’s President Robert Merry present his new U.S. foreign policy book, “Sands of Empire,” at a Hay-Adams suite overlooking the White House…Novelist Patricia O’Brien, introducing, Merry at the hotel’s Select Author Series…Well known voices and faces at the brainy party included WAMU talk show hostess Diane Rehm, Selwa (Lucky) Roosevelt, Mark Shields, Gloria Borger, John Fox Sullivan, Aram Bakshian, and Kay Enokido, the hotel’s owner’s representative, who thought of the idea of hosting a series of intimate, conversational salons in an effort to rejuvenate the tradition established by John Hay and Henry Adams in the late 1800s.”

“The Filmmakers are back in town” The Examiner June 10, 2005 by Michale Neibauer

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“Movies, TV shied away from D.C. shoots after Sept. 11 … Film crews now get their obligatory White House views from the roof of The Hay-Adams Hotel, or from H Street or Lafayette Park.. We take a look at each request on an individual basis and determine as to the needs, the time of year and basically what functions are going on in the hotel, says Doug Camp, Hay-Adams Director of Sales and Marketing.”

“After the Dinner; Weirdness And Wonkiness” The Washington Post May 2, 2005 by Roxanne Roberts

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"The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is Washington’s press prom…So guests were a tad wobbly as they entered yesterday’s post-dinner brunch hosted by John and Cristina McLaughlin on the rooftop terrace of The Hay-Adams Hotel."

“McLaughlin Brunch at The Hay-Adams” Washington Life Summer 2005

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“A-listers, still tired from the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and the Bloomberg News after-party, pulled themselves out of bed to attend a fabulous morning-after brunch on the rooftop of The Hay-Adams Hotel hosted by John and Cristina McLaughlin.”

“Sake: An adult beverage for the adventurous drinker” The Hill, April 7, 2005 by Jeff Dufour

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“With the cherry blossoms approaching full bloom, Washingtonians’ attention traditionally turns to all things Japanese, to commemorate Japan’s gift of cherry trees nearly 100 years ago… Among scores of events that honor this century-old gesture between East and West is at The Hay-Adams annual sake dinner – a sold-out affair… Proceeds from the six-course, $125-per plate dinner are directed towards the Park Service’s efforts to replenish the trees continuously. Kay Enokido, the Executive Vice President from The Hotel, and Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution, will tap and remove the lid of a…barrel filled with Sake. Sake Master Kazuhide Yamazaki… In selecting the sake for The Hay-Adams this week, he said, “They gave me a menu, and I used my best imagination.” But selecting the menu for a sake tasting is a different matter. “It is difficult to match,” said Peter Schaffrath, the German chef at The Hay-Adams…”I’ve been thinking about it all year,” he said… So have the city’s sake lovers.

"Movers and Shakers" The Hill March 3, 2005 by Jeff Dufour

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"Never a tee totaling town, D.C. has always had bartenders who play a key role in stitching together the city's social (and political) fabric... "This is the best bar job in the world," says John Boswell, the affable weeknight bartender at the venerable Hay-Adams upscale basement retreat...On two occasions, he says, the subjects of questions on "Jeopardy" -- which Boswell leads his guests in playing -- have actually been sitting in the bar."

"Holding the Keys to Power" The Washington Post January 2, 2005 by Maureen Fan

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"Concierges are discreet about how they work their magic. 'There will be requests which we had not anticipated, and that's where we scratch our heads and scratch our Rolodexes and get it done,' said Jack Nargill, The Hay-Adams head concierge."

"The World's Best Hotels" Travel & Leisure, January 2005

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"We identified the 500 highest rated properties -- those that have a demonstrated track record of excellence... The Hay-Adams, an Italian Renaissance-inspired icon facing the White House...As close as you can sleep to the city's biggest attraction."

"The Fab Five; Hotel Robes You'll Cherish" The Boston Herald December 5, 2004 by Wendy O'Dea

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"There's something decadent about luxury hotel rooms. The fine soaps, the big tubs, the fluffy pillows, the fancy bathrobes... The Hay-Adams Hotel, Washington, DC...has my dream robe: a light terry lining and a silky micro fiber shell the color of butter cream."

"The World's Best Hotels" Institutional Investor, November 2004 Compiled by Sathya Rajavelu and Jane B. Kenney

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"This year's panel...are seasoned travelers who spent an average of 52 nights in hotels over the past year. But no matter how far they have come, our panelists appreciate finding practical luxury when they arrive at their hotels. When choosing a hotel, they consider not only location, ambiance and service but increasingly...high technology amenities...and a business center...and wrap it all up in a breathtaking building."

"Service with a Style" Arrive Magazine November/December 2004 - Bonnie Tsui

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"These days, stately Doric columns, balconies and marble baths still wow guests, and an $18 million restoration in 2002 added high speed Internet and state-of-the-art stereo systems to bring The Hay-Adams comfortably into the 21st Century."

"Staying in the Lap of Luxury" Associated Press November, 2004 - Darlene Superville

"The Hay-Adams $25,000 inaugural package buys four nights in the Federal Suite, which has panoramic views of the White House, Lafayette Park and St. John's Episcopal Church.

The package, which sold on Friday, also comes with an "on call" Cadillac sedan, presidential cuff links and a Tiffany commemorative keepsake."

"10 Great Places for Presidential Suite Dreams" USA Today, Friday, October 29, 2004

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"The views of the White House – and they are spectacular…are what set The Hay-Adams Presidential Suite …apart from all the others."

" Count the Night Away" Washington Post, Friday, October 29, 2004 - Eve Zibart

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"The Hay-Adams Hotel's Off the Record Bar, which has a political- junkie décor of caricatures and cartoons, is one of many Washington in-crowd establishments with a choice of partisan cocktails…"

“56 Hotels We Love” National Geographic Traveler, September 2004 - Andrew Nelson

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“The Hay-Adams and its classical columns…lavish breakfasts and the proximity to the seat of government make the hotel the capital’s favorite place to move, shake, advise and consent.”

“Featured Wedding” I Do Magazine, September, 2004

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“That Sunday, at midday [they] exchanged wedding vows during a civil ceremony in a Hay-Adams ballroom, followed by an elegant roof-terrace reception under a tent and sunny skies.”

"Washington Connection" Season Magazine, Summer, 2004 - Kathleen Neal

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"Both the history of the Hotel and its prime-time perch next to the President's house seem to put in proper perspective the responsibility of reporting the news in the nation's capital."

"World's Best Hotel Bars" Forbes.com, July 8, 2004

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"The best bars are ones that provide enough solitude for when you need it, but also can conjure up a festive atmosphere when the occasion demands."

"Washington's Classic Hotels Still Put on the Ritz for Visitors" The Washington Diplomat, April 2004 - Anna Gawel

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"Since the 1920s, The Hay-Adams has stood as a testament to refined luxury….and still has the look and feel of a prestigious private residence."

"What's Fun for Kids in Washington, DC" Child Magazine, April 2004 - Karla Taylor

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"Located across Lafayette Park from the White House, this elegantly restored hotel welcomes young guests with a history-based picture book, kids' room service menu, child-size robe and rubber duck."

"10th Annual Gold List" Conde Nast Traveler, January, 2004

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"You just can't believe you can sleep this close to the White House."