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The Dupont Circle vs The Hay-Adams
The Dupont Circle and The Hay-Adams are both rated highly by experts. On balance, The Hay-Adams is the choice of most writers compared to The Dupont Circle. The Hay-Adams is ranked #1 in Washington DC with recommendations from 22 publications such as BlackBook, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
The Dupont Circle
Oyster
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Lonely Planet
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1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $305 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"Despite its modest 1940s-era exterior, the Dupont Circle Hotel is in the vanguard of modern design among D.C. hotels after a yearlong, top-to-bottom renovation."
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Michelin Guide
"A rebranding and extensive renovation of this hotel turned it into a contemporary gem in a can't-be-beat location."
Star Service
"Parked in the midst of D.C.'s most vibrant social scene, it is a scene-stealer in its own right: a midcentury-modern hotel with a theatrical aesthetic that disguises its Irish roots."
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Gayot
"Having reopened in 2009, this property overlooking Dupont Circle has made a splash as a moderately-priced property with a modern flair."
Lonely Planet
"Part of the Doyle group, this spot is chic and glamorous, in a more contemporary and sleek fashion than the embassy row it sits near."
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The Hay-Adams
Concierge
Insight Guides
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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16th & H Sts. NW, One Lafayette Square, Washington DC, DC 20006
From $369 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"This venerable hotel... has such a good bird's-eye view of the First Mansion that network news divisions often book a room here just for the camera angles."
Insight Guides
"If it's good enough for the Obamas, it's good enough for the rest of us. This grand, historic hotel faces the White House and has hosted many a famous face."
Oyster
Luxury
"Quite possibly the most famous hotel in the capital, and deservedly so."
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Travel + Leisure
"One of the city's finest hotels, this rebuilt 19th-century residence also boasts what is arguably the city's best location."
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DK Eyewitness
"Constructed on the sites of the homes of John Hay and Henry Adams, this elegant hotel features beautifully restored rooms filled with antiques and boasting ornamental ceilings."
