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The Normandy HotelvsThe Hay-Adams

The Normandy Hotel and The Hay-Adams are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Hay-Adams scores significantly better than The Normandy Hotel. The Hay-Adams scores 98 with recommendations from 19 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

The Normandy Hotel
7/10
2118 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20008
From $74/night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Business Center
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Tennis Court
  • Air Conditioning
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Concierge Concierge
"Located on a leafy side street within walking distance of Dupont Circle's restaurants and bars, the Normandy has a mellow, tucked-away feel."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"On a quiet residential street, the Normandy has the feel of a bed-and-breakfast."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Offers plenty of perks... this boutique hotel is a good value for the neighborhood." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Go residential and international at this elegant stay on a quiet street just off of DC’s tony embassy row." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"On a quiet street in the embassy area of Connecticut Avenue stands this small Irish chain hotel." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The look is disceetly elegant, rooted in tradition but with some lively modern touches. Rooms have duck-down duvets, entertainment systems and in-room Nespresso machines. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This boutique hotel is charming, it’s Parisian, and it’s pretty... the clientele is an international mix." Full review
The Hay-Adams
9/10
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
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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 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 Oyster
Luxury
"Quite possibly the most famous hotel in the capital, and deservedly so." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the city's finest hotels, this rebuilt 19th-century residence also boasts what is arguably the city's best location." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"From the gold-leaf and walnut lobby to the sleek modern rooms, the Hay-Adams is one of DC’s finest hotels."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"With a view of the Executive Mansion from its location across Lafayette Square, the lauded Hay-Adams is closer to the White House than any of the city's grande-dame hotels."
Star Service Star Service
"The small porte cochere, usually clogged with luxury sedans, leads right into the period, high-ceilinged lobby, where a staff member intercepts all guests. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This establishment was a residential hotel in the 1920s. Today it hosts a clientele that includes pleasure travelers, ambassadors and celebrities."
BlackBook BlackBook
"If you can't be the president, be his neighbor. Immediate prestige is just a slingshot's shot away from the secret service men staring back at you from the White House roof."
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