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1) The Hay Adams - Located on Lafayette Square across from the White House, the Hay Adams was named after John Hay and Henry Adams, whose homes previously resided on the site.  Built in the late 1920's as a residential hotel, the Hay Adams hosted many notable guests over the years, including Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh.  

You know you've arrived somewhere special as soon as you pull up to the porte-cochère and step inside. The Hay Adams is the epitome of a classic, historic, luxury, boutique hotel. The hotel maintains the historic elegance throughout with top-notch hospitality.  Rooms are comfortable and stays are enhanced with time at the beautiful restaurant, bar, and rooftop. For more information and the ability to book, click here.

2) Riggs Washington DC - Further SE in Penn Quarter, Riggs is a modern version of a repurposed historic Riggs National Bank building built in 1891. The bank was known as the ‘Bank of Presidents’ handling the personal banking of 23 U.S. Presidents and other notable residents, while providing financing for significant projects and advice to Presidents. 

The hotel embraces the former bank architecture throughout from the check-in at former bank teller windows, to safes that serve as mini bars in the rooms, to the bank vault that houses one of the bars. The hotel has lux, vibrant furnishings throughout. The ground-level restaurant & bar is a sight of its own with soaring ornate ceilings, marble Corinthian columns, and tall arched windows with artistic F&B to match. More details on the hotel, along with the ability to book is accessible here.

3) Lyle Washington DC - Shifting NW towards Dupont Circle, the same ownership group as the Riggs, nailed it again with the Lyle Hotel. The Lyle Hotel provides a chic, modern version of its Art Deco 1940's roots.  The design choices are simple, yet impactful from the room headboards to the art. Rooms vary in size with some having kitchenettes beneficial for longer stays. More details, along with the ability to book is accessible here. 

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4) Hotel Zena - Moving back downtown, Hotel Zena is a modern option that opened in late 2020 following an extensive renovation and re-branding. The hotel has an airy feel decorated with creative art focused on celebrating women. The hotel has extensive F&B options, including a spacious rooftop with fantastic city views and an outdoor pool for warm DC days. The hotel also offers an amenity program called the Z Shed to make your time in DC more fun complete with electric scooters & cruiser bikes, cameras, picnic baskets, and games. More details, along with the ability to book is accessible here. 

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5) Eaton DC - Continuing down to K Street, may be DC's most unique hotel concept. Opened in late 2018, the Eaton DC is only the second of its kind following the original in Hong Kong. Founded by Katherine Lo, daughter of the Executive Chairman of the Langham Hospitality Group, the Eaton is striving for mission-driven hospitality. With a mission to uplift the human spirit and create a place of belonging, creativity, and community through a wide range of cultural programs.

The design aesthetic is a hip, Hong Kong meets Brooklyn, vintage vibe complete with a record player in each room. There's a cafe and library, in addition to a restaurant and two bars, including one on the rooftop, providing ample communal space. There's also a wellness retreat containing saunas and treatment rooms. More details, along with the ability to book is accessible here.