The Hay Adams Across From The White House in Washington, DC

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The Hay Adams across from the White House

Location. Located on Lafayette Square, The Hay Adams across from the White House is located in Washington, D.C. The hotel offers views of the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John's Church. The National Mall, Smithsonian Institution and Washington Monument are within five blocks. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial are 12 blocks away.
Hotel Features. The lobby of The Hay Adams across from the White House features sparkling chandeliers, wood-paneled walls and carved plaster ceilings. Two dining options are available on site. The Lafayette Room serves contemporary American cuisine and offers Sunday brunch. The hotel's Off the Record Bar features a creative menu and wine selections. Red booths and walls decorated with caricatures of current political players add character. A 24-hour business center is located on site and includes complimentary use of the computer, fax and printer. Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel's public areas. A concierge is available to assist guests with tickets, sightseeing tours and dining reservations.

Guestrooms. The Hay Adams across from the White House features 145 guestrooms that include ornamental fireplaces, intricately carved plaster ceilings and tailored upholstery. Beds feature canopy headboards and Frette Italian linens. Marble bathrooms include brass fixtures and Etro toiletries. Select rooms feature balconies with views of Lafayette Park and the White House. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available. Room service is offered 24 hours a day. Full meals and light snacks are available.

Expert Tip. Built in 1928, The Hay Adams across from the White House takes its name from John Hay, private assistant to President Abraham Lincoln and later secretary of state, and Henry Adams, an acclaimed author and descendant of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

Surrounding Area

ACROSS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE

Room Information - The Hay Adams Across From The White House

Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior Interior 1 Queen Long Description: One queen bed with Frette-brand linens and goosedown pillows and comforter (hypo-allergenic bedding available on request). Interior view. 345–385 square feet. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Three dual-line telephones. CD player. Minibar. In-room safe. Windows which open. Iron/ironing board. Plush microfiber bathrobes and slippers. Marble bathrooms with brass fixtures, Frette towels, Etro bath amenities, hair dryer, and make-up mirror. Complimentary shoe shine and nightly turndown. Complimentary newspaper. Umbrella. Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior Interior 2 Double  Long Description: Two double beds with Frette-brand linens and goosedown pillows and comforters (hypo-allergenic bedding available on request). Interior view. 345–385 square feet. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Three dual-line telephones. CD player. Minibar. In-room safe. Windows which open. Iron/ironing board. Plush microfiber bathrobes and slippers. Marble bathrooms with brass fixtures, Frette towels, Etro bath amenities, hair dryer, and make-up mirror. Complimentary shoe shine and nightly turndown. Complimentary newspaper. Umbrella.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Floors - 8
Guestrooms - 145
Hotel Built - 1928
Hotel Renovated - 2002
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Lafayette Square - On Site
The White House - Across the Square
The National Mall - 4 blocks
The National Aquarium - 4 blocks
Washington Monument - 5 blocks
Smithsonian Institution - 5 blocks
United States Capitol - 10 blocks
Lincoln Memorial - 12 blocks
Jefferson Memorial - 12 blocks

Driving Directions - The Hay Adams Across From The White House

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is six miles.

Drive north on George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Drive north on I-395/Route 1.
Cross the 14th Street Bridge and stay in the two left lanes.
Exit onto 14th Street NW.
Turn left onto I Street NW.
Turn left onto 16th Street NW.
The hotel is located on the right.