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The Hay-Adams vs Washington Hilton

The Hay-Adams and Washington Hilton are both rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Hay-Adams ranks significantly higher than Washington Hilton. The Hay-Adams ranks #1 in Washington DC with approval from 22 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.

The Hay-Adams
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."
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Washington Hilton
Washington Hilton
7 / 10
1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20009
From $139 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel's vast conference facilities make it a sure pick for big tour and business groups." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 1960s-style semicircular structure has all the amenities you expect from a Hilton." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located uphill from Dupont Circle, farther from the monuments but closer to the D.C. nightlife, this massive, 1,070-room convention-focused Hilton became a great hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Hilton Washington is just a stone's throw away from Dupont Circle and is convenient to a number of Washington, D.C. area attractions, including Georgetown and the Smithsonian National Zoo." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The garden setting is lovely, and the elevated location gives a good view of the skyline. Both the layout and size of this complex create a resort atmosphere."
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