The Hay-Adams vs The Jefferson, Washington, DC
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The Hay-Adams ranks slightly higher than The Jefferson, Washington DC. The Hay-Adams comes in at #1 in Washington DC with endorsements from 22 publications such as Star Service, Rough Guide and Oyster.
The Hay-Adams
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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."
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
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1200 16th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $284 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A Beaux Arts beauty built in 1923, The Jefferson has reopened after a two-year makeover that restored the gleam to its ornate plasterwork."
Insight Guides
"A relatively small hotel, offering discreet and sensitive service in elegant surroundings."
Oyster
Luxury
"After a massive renovation in 2009, this boutique reopened, and regained its place among DC's elite hotels."
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DK Eyewitness
"The Beaux Arts façade is particularly eyecatching with prints and documents, including some associated with Thomas Jefferson, on display inside."
Michelin Guide
"Built as a grand private residence in 1923, the.Jefferson dazzles with its established reputation, impeccable service and classic exterior."