The Hay-Adams Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Award

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The Hay-Adams Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’s 
2026 Readers’ Choice Award

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 6, 2026 – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with The Hay-Adams recognized one of the best hotels in the United States. 

Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards hold a prestigious legacy as the travel industry's longest-running accolades from Condé Nast Traveler’s readers, and remain an enduring symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector.

The full list of winners can be found here.

“Being recognized in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards is an extraordinary honor, made especially meaningful by the guests who have shared their experiences of The Hay-Adams,” said Nicolas Béliard, Managing Director, The Hay-Adams. “This recognition reflects the care, intuition, and attention to detail our colleagues bring to every stay, and the personal connections they create with our guests. We are deeply grateful to our guests for their support and proud to celebrate this honor with the team who bring the character and soul of The Hay-Adams to life.”

The 2026 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

About The Hay-Adams
Steeped in rich history and surrounded by the nation’s most iconic institutions, The Hay-AdamsⓇ is the downtown Washington hotel for discerning guests. Enveloped by views of the White House, St. John's Church, and the scenic Lafayette Park, the 5-star accommodations at The Hay-Adams are the embodiment of refined residence. Marked by Washington, DC's most accommodating amenities and dedicated services, The Hay-Adams is the boutique hotel of choice for the modern luxury traveler and is consistently recognized as one of the world's best hotels by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Fodor's Travel and U.S. News & World Report. A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the largest collection of distinctive independent luxury hotels in the world, The Hay-Adams exemplifies the collection's distinctive luxury, blending timeless elegance with local culture. For reservations and additional information, visit www.hayadams.com.

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