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The Hay-Adams

800 16th Street N.W, Washington, DC, USA, 20006
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Located across Lafayette Square from the White House, the historic Hay-Adams offers guests Washington's most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John's Church, the "Church of the Presidents". The hotel is just minutes from the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, the Mall, as well as convenient to Metro stations and the convention center. Able to host events for up to 340 guests, the hotel boasts three Lobby level meeting rooms, a private dining room and the spectacular new Top of The Hay venue located on the 9th floor. Each room presents a distinctive and elegant setting, from the rich woodwork and period ceiling treatments of The Hay-Adams Room, to The Top of The Hay rooftop terrace featuring the only private event space in D.C. with panoramic views of the White House, national monuments and the Capitol, each space provides a sophisticated backdrop for formal and informal events.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1928
Renovated2016
Total meeting space6,350 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms124
Venue typeBoutique hotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
2025 Travel & Leisure, "World's Best Hotels" Forbes Travel Guide "Four Star Award" (23 consecutive years) U.S. News & World Report, “Best Hotels in the USA” TripAdvisor, Certificate of Excellence GBAC Certified

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,350 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,927 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
800 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
340

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Royal conference
Top of The Hay
3,262 sq. ft.
97 x 96 sq. ft.
15 ft.
340
36
250
340
150
80
40
60
50
-
Hay Adams Room
1,927 sq. ft.
49 x 38 sq. ft.
15 ft.
175
36
150
175
75
50
36
50
40
-
Concorde Room
648 sq. ft.
16 x 40 sq. ft.
10 ft.
75
24
50
75
60
32
30
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Windsor Room
547 sq. ft.
22 x 26 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
18
30
50
30
28
20
15
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Private Dining Room
800 sq. ft.
48 x 16 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
-
40
40
--
25
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South Terrace
|
1,426 sq. ft.
62 x 23 sq. ft.
15 ft.
120
36
120
150
-
70
40
60
40
40
East Terrace
|
1,836 sq. ft.
108 x 17 sq. ft.
15 ft.
150
40
130
150
120
100
40
60
-
40
Parlor Room
710 sq. ft.
-
10 ft.
8
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8
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
124
Suites
21
Tax rate
15.95%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $68.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

White House
White House
Historical landmark
1 blk
Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House in 1791. Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC, US 20500
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National Mall
National Mall
Park
1 mi
The National Mall is one of the most iconic and meaningful places in the world and a reminder of America's complex and storied history.
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CityCenterDC
CityCenterDC
Shopping
6 blks
With more than 30 retailers and restaurants —plus prime office space and luxe residences— CityCenterDC is the hub of all that’s happening in DC.
10th & H Street, NW
Washington, DC, US 20001
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Smithsonians
Museum
6 blks
The world's largest museum and research complex with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoo, and many research centers.
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St. John's Church
St. John's Church
Historical landmark
0 mi
Welcome to St. John's Church, Lafayette Square—our historic protestant Episcopal church located across from the White House. We invite you to join with us for worship, Christian fellowship and outreach.
1525 H Street NW
Washington, DC, US 20005
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Cancellation Policy

A cancellation is free of charge if done 1 day prior to the check-in date, 12:00 PM (hotel local time). Penalty charge for late cancellation is 1 night

Additional details

The property features a variety of room types with different views, bedding options and lavish décor featuring marble bathrooms, intricately carved plaster ceilings and ornamental fireplaces and balconies in select rooms. Beautiful Elizabethan and Tudor motifs complement the Italian Renaissance architecture, creating sophisticated backdrops for unforgettable formal and casual events.

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The Hay-Adams Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Hay-Adams's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.hayadams.com/our-hotel/environmental-mission
Does The Hay-Adams have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Eliminate the use of Styrofoam, paper and plastic containers for personal use and recycles at least 80 percent of white paper used for administrative and sales functions.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Hay-Adams and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Hay-Adams's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Hay-Adams developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does The Hay-Adams clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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