The snap pea martini was my sisters favorite!…read more I had the espresso martini. DELICIOUS! 10/10

We did a staycation at Riggs and it was fine, though I'd not return. Check-in staff were friendly…read more I immediately noticed how dirty the carpet was at the front desk. Elevators are slow and I think one wasn't working, which made for an unpleasant wait. The room, though pretty, was tiny. It had a shower/tub combination, which I didn't realize was still a thing these days. I normally do not stay in rooms with that combination. Function seemed not to be a concern during room design. The toilet paper holder was at an uncomfortable level. The glass shelf in the shower was at shoulder level, which was very concerning. The hand towel ring was stuffed next to the sink. These items all could have been placed in better areas. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean. The minibar was stocked with fun items, though we did not partake. The climate control does not go below 67. We called to the front desk to ask and they did not know that, so they sent an engineer to our room. The engineer told us. That means sleeping was miserable for me and I cannot imagine staying here in the summer. We had late checkout, but the keycards stopped working at noon and need to be re-keyed. I was floored. Riggs is in a great location and it is beautiful, but it's only masquerading as luxury.

Rolled in at 3am, dead tired, and the staff was so kind and helpful, offering water to us when we…read morewalked in. Checking in was super quick and our bags were brought up while they showed us to our room. The decor and interior was a nice combination of old meets modern.

You cannot expect anything less than five stars from the Jefferson. Went for drinks one night and…read morebreakfast a different day And of course it's a 10 on 10 overall. The drink menu reflected the Sakura season and I enjoyed my milkshake looking drink. Bartenders are friendly and attentive. The bar vibe is nice and cozy. The encorouterements were delicious...nuts, pickled veggies, olives...

I went to The Hay Adams for their unique "Be Gin the Evening" event, which opens the normally…read moreprivate Top of the Hay to the public for a limited number of dates and times. If you have the opportunity to catch one of these evenings, it is absolutely worth the effort. I arrived early and stopped at Off the Record for a drink before heading upstairs. The bartender mentioned that this event also helps provide additional hours for staff during the slower month of August, which made me appreciate the concept even more. The Top of the Hay itself is stunning. The views and setting are exactly what you would expect from such an iconic DC property, and getting to experience a space that is typically reserved for private events made the evening feel particularly special. The drinks were also excellent. Sweet, but not overly sweet. But what really stood out was the staff. I do not say this lightly. The service was outstanding. I genuinely wish I had caught everyone's names because anyone working between roughly 4:30 and 7:30 that evening in the lobby, Off the Record, or Top of the Hay deserves recognition and a raise! Every person I interacted with was incredibly attentive without ever being overbearing. What impressed me most was that the staff remembered my schedule for the evening and made sure I left Off the Record at exactly the right time so I could be the first person to step into Top of the Hay when it opened. That level of attention to detail is rare. Beautiful space, great drinks, and truly exceptional hospitality. "Be Gin the Evening" is such a clever way to let locals and visitors experience a part of The Hay Adams they otherwise might never see. I would absolutely do it again.

Still wondering what is 5-star about this outdated, tiny-rooms, no view place. Our stay at The…read moreHay-Adams was deeply disappointing and fell far short of basic expectations, let alone what you would expect from a property claiming five-star luxury. For the rates they charge, the conditions and service are unacceptable. The building is old, heavily dated, and features cheap fixings. The bathroom is tiny, featuring a cramped round sink with virtually zero counter space to set down any personal items. Furthermore, for a five-star hotel, lacking a proper hot tub and standalone shower is unacceptable. The towels provided are cheap, rough, and feel entirely out of place at this price point. The bathroom ventilation is so old and loud, that I can't even believe it's there. No fridge in the room, only a mini bar that will charge you if you move around mini bar items to place your own drinks. The view of the White House was severely misadvertised. To actually see it, you are required to pay an extra $700 on top of an already steep $600-per-night room rate. The acoustic insulation is non-existent. If anyone is staying in the room above you, forget about sleeping--every single footstep and movement carries straight through. The front desk staff was entirely dismissive. After promising to switch our room to resolve our issues, they dragged us through three separate attempts, wasted hours of our time with non-responsive answers, and then finally demanded we pay even more money to fix their mistake. After we went through, not even a complimentary breakfast or really anything. Shocked that this place is more expensive than Four Seasons, St. Regents, and the kind. This is barely a three star hotel (except location of course). Stay away.

I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff were all amazing, nice and sweet. (At least the front desk…read morestaff... the lobby bar staff ehhh...). The room was nice. The shower was one I've never seen before it was super cute, and it would be even better as a staycation. I came here for a dc girls weekend, and it was in the perfect location. Easily walkable to all museums and other things in the area. A wawa was right across the street which made things a lot easier if we needed to grab something quickly. The pool area was cute. They had some pool chairs and cabanas available for guest. I went during Juneteenth weekend, and they had a band playing on Friday, then Saturday night they had a rooftop party that was cute and free to guest staying at the hotel. I had a great time here with my friend. We also browsed the lobby which has the button wall, the photo wall with the light. And some other cool stuff. Would i stay again, absolutely! The resort fee was a bit high. But that's DC for you. lol. See pics below

I booked this place last minute, and the pricing felt quite reasonable for the area…read more Upon check-in, the hotel had a lively, buzzing atmosphere. I will say that the spaces appear larger in photos than they are in reality, but it felt more cozy than cramped, which worked well for us. The room itself wasn't particularly spacious--fairly typical for DC--but we were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade from a queen to a king bed. The bathroom, however, was more spacious than expected. The interiors are stylish and distinctive, with a strong purple and pink theme. There are tributes throughout the property to Ruth Bader Ginsburg and other women activists, which gives the hotel a unique personality. If that's not your preference, there are plenty of similarly priced hotels nearby--but I personally appreciated the concept. The location was a big plus. We were able to walk to most major attractions, and when needed, public transportation (bus and train) was just a 5-10 minute walk away. Food was a highlight. The shawarma wings were excellent--though I would have liked a touch more salt--and the pickled chilies and cooling yogurt-based dip were unexpected but complemented the dish very well. The burger and fries were also standout items. The happy hour burger, priced at $10, was filling and well worth it. As someone who takes potatoes seriously, I can say the fries were done right. Drinks were equally impressive. We tried a mix of wines, beers, a Negroni, and a few cocktails--all were well-executed. One minor disappointment was the handling of the "unlimited" coffee, tea, and water mentioned at check-in. While appreciated in theory, they did run out of both coffee and water during our stay. It might be more practical to have refill stations rather than distributing limited cans after advertising unlimited availability. On a positive note, they did give us a welcome nutribar at check in and there were apples to pick at the lobby, which was a nice touch. Overall, the service was excellent, with the exception of one staff interaction. However, I wouldn't judge the entire experience based on a single instance--everyone has off days. Overall, a very good stay with strong highlights in design, location, and food.

We almost always stay at the Morrison Clark Inn whenever we are in DC in part because we have found…read moreit a very comfortable and luxurious place to stay, but also because of its history, its great people on staff, its delicious restaurant menu close to other great restaurants, and its location in downtown DC close to museums, the Convention Center, etc. We couldn't ask for more.

Morrison-Clark Inn is a completely adequate hotel for your stay in the DC area - especially if you…read moreneed to stay near center city. The check in process was efficient and kind, and my room was sufficiently comfortable: good bedding, separate seating area, and fairly quiet. However, I experienced a few issues, which included a less-than-totally-clean bathroom (someone's old contact lens was stuck to the sink surround), a very very slow old elevator, and mediocre service in the hotel restaurant, where I felt like a bother rather than a customer. As a value for the location, I'd say it's pretty good, and I would stay again, but for a little bit more money you can have a much nicer stay.

Let me start off by saying that I was completely wowed by this hotel! I came in with a group of…read morewomen for a bachelorette party and the staff members at this hotel were PHENOMENAL! Everything was well organized from start to finish! And I mean from the moment that we checked in to the moment that we checked out! This is gonna be a long review, so put your seatbelt on and go for this ride with me! When you first arrive, you park your car in the front and check in at the front desk. There was a bellman David, who met me and who was kind enough to help me take my items to my room. At check-in, I met Ellie, and Maggie. They greeted me and thanked me for being a brilliant member, and let me know what benefit benefits came with my stay. If you are a member of the hotels club, they have different incentives for you during your stay. I was advised what time I could come down for breakfast and also the various vending options and dining options available on site. After David, unloaded my items in my room I was able to go and take my car into the valet parking. The valet keeps your car overnight or you have the option to park on the street. If I were you, I would just let the valet handle it. They have an app where whenever you need your car you simply request it and the car is there within seconds! The valet attendant was Semir and he was soooo nice! I mean all of these people were super sweet! I cannot say that enough! Now let's get into the rooms! These rooms are filled with history, and eclectic decor. They have vinyl record players in each room and some really cool literature. But we took it over the top for me was the linen and the pillow pillows on the bed!!!! I literally missed one of the events for the bachelorette party because I sat on the bed and the whole bed grabbed my body, my faced kiss the pillow and I fell slam asleep!!! I feel like you guys need to send me two of those pillows for this review lolllll! Also, the food options were really amazing and there's a café not far down the sidewalk called Mamma Do's that you can dine with for your meals. The entire hotel smells amazing. The showers that I took at this hotel were incredible and it's like they literally have thought of everything and once you get in all you have to do is relax! There's a fridge in the rooms along with water and complementary coffees. They actually serve free alkaline waters in environmental, friendly bottles. One really cool component of this hotel is that they have a rooftop bar and it is like one of the spots in the city. There are many people that come to visit the rooftop, however, they do not have access to the guest floors which I thought was incredible! The security does a phenomenal job at making sure that only guest who are staying at the hotel make it onto guest room floors. That is not an easy task when you have a whole club upstairs. Also I don't know who handles the acoustics at this hotel, but the music did not bother me whatsoever while I was in my room. I literally could not hear it. The pricing at this hotel is beyond affordable, and the location is absolutely astonishing! Your Ubers are going to be literal pennies and you can pretty much walk anywhere! I really would like to send a special thank you to Maggie, who was overly welcoming to our party and who made sure that we had a phenomenal experience! Thank you again to Maggie, Ellie, Lydia, David, and Semir you made me feel home away from home, and I really appreciate it! I look forward to staying at more Langham properties in the future!

Update: After writing this review, I checked out of the hotel the next morning and the manager…read moreMaggie was absolutely fabulous and understanding. She explained to me that they have noise, ordinance restrictions and that if it was disturbing anyone from sleep, it means the rules that they haven't place were not obeyed. I didn't have time to have a full conversation with her and told her I would stop back by after a meeting. When I return to the hotel after my meeting, she was dealing with an emergency on site and I left my phone number at the Front Desk and she called me within a couple hours to finalize our discussion. She was gracious, polite, understanding, kind, and exactly the kind of hospitalitarian and you would expect from a top-tier hotel. I may consider coming back if Maggie is still in the manager. Having worked in the hospitality business for a very long time, she handled the situation perfectly and did everything within her power to make it right. WARNING: If you plan to be here on a weekend night, there will be NO SLEEP until after 2am. The first two nights of my four night stay were fine; Wednesday and Thursday. I booked a jr. suite while in town for a business meeting. It was just over 500SF with a couch and king bed, walk in closet, and vanity area in addition to a steam shower. Pros: firm bed, record player and fellow water kettle in room, easy to order ice, great water pressure. Walkable location to the convention center and many bars and restaurants and other local attractions. Cons: staff is polite, but not very warm or friendly. I didn't see a single woman who worked in hospitality here. The only female staff I saw were housekeepers. Attached food venues are currently closed (Baker's daughter, etc.) No top flat/top sheet on the bed, you sleep directly under the comforter. When I arrived, I had two large suitcases I was bringing in and two people on staff at the front door just watched me struggle through with my suitcases instead of offering to help me. Upon check-in, the only two Junior suites they had remaining were on the fourth floor, and the second one was directly under the nightclub on the eighth floor. The gentleman at Front Desk explained that to me as why he gave me the suite on the fourth floor, I thought I would not be subjected to the noise of the nightclub. WRONG. The listing for the suite quoted a "city view" but my view was only of an internal roof with gravel. TV does not have a "sleep setting" and most of the remote buttons didn't work (guide, menu, etc.) After the club finally closed at 2am and you could hear people screaming and arguing while departing, I also got to listen to my neighbors endeavor into adult activities. The hotel is cute, the beds are comfortable, but as someone who is not looking to go to a nightclub, let alone stay in one, I will never return. Not worth the steep price tags during a conference where rest is valued. Ultimately, I checked out a day early due to the excessive noise that they don't inform you of while booking. Can't recommend this hotel based on this experience as the price paid.

The Henley Park Hotel, a member of the Historic Hotels of America, in a previous life was an…read moreapartment building catering to senators and congressmen. I used to travel a great deal and stay at many Marriott hotels. This is not that hotel. You won't wake up wondering what city your in because the hotel rooms look the same. All aspects of the hotel are unique from the dark wooden entry foyer to the art work in your room and in the lobby. It's like you've decided to live in a little Tudor house. The hotel is very clean. I'm fact, it seemed like every other time I was in the lobby, they were mopping the floor. Unlike some hotels post Covid, housekeeping cleans your room daily. The hotel has recently been renovated. I faced Constitution Ave, and really heard little noise. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Bathrobe, Keurig, safe plus the mandatory flat screen TV. This hotel is centally located near many restaurants and it's easy to get to many sites. I stayed in a single with a queen sized bed. It was a small room but had a desk, chair and upholstered chair. Then again it was inexpensive, by DC standards. Rooms do not have a small refrigerators but you can request one. Note there are no handicapped accessible rooms if that's necessary or important to you. Overall a lovely historic hotel.

The Henley Park Hotel is designated as a Historic Hotel of America. Centrally located in DC, I was…read moreable to score a decent price on Expedia. I say "decent" because it was still over $200 for one night. They add a $60 incidental charge upon check-in, but it will drop off. The hotel itself was gorgeous and clearly old. The kind front desk agent was able to check me in early, and she found me a room that met my requests for a quiet, high floor room away from the elevator and away from Massachusetts Ave. My room was small but perfect for one person. I brought earplugs so I didn't hear any noise overnight but when I woke up in the morning and took them out, I could hear my neighbors pretty perfectly, so that's one thing to keep in mind if you're sensitive to noise. The bed itself was comfy and the room was clean, aside from the hair dryer that was sticky and caked in hair. I left that out on the vanity in hopes that the housekeeper would clean it. They offer secure luggage storage, which is great when you want to tour around the city after check out. If you need the lobby bathroom, walk to the right past the check-in counter and then down the flight of steps. Multi-stall bathrooms are at the bottom of the steps. The lobby area also has a really comfy seating area, as well as a bar, but I did not stop at the bar while there. I wouldn't hesitate to return if the price was right.

My wife treated me to a birthday staycation this weekend, and I am so glad she did! I've visited…read morePendry before for a Yelp event at the pool, but staying here was a completely different experience--and it was absolutely top-tier. From the moment we arrived, the customer service was impeccable. All I wanted for my birthday was a relaxing weekend, and Pendry delivered exactly that. My wife knew how much I needed some time to unwind, and with the help of the amazing staff, this birthday was everything I hoped it would be. Our suite was stunning. The photos truly don't do it justice! We had a beautiful view overlooking the pool, and the room felt more like a luxury apartment than a hotel room (minus the stove ). Everything was spotless, the bedroom was spacious, and the shower was hands-down one of my favorite parts of the entire stay. A special thank you to Jarae and the staff for the thoughtful birthday card and delicious dessert. Those little touches made my celebration feel even more special. While you're there, be sure to check out Bar Pendry, Moonraker, and the spa. And don't leave without picking up one of their soaps, candles, or body washes--you'll definitely want to take that signature Pendry scent home with you! Overall, this stay exceeded my expectations in every way. Between the beautiful accommodations, outstanding service, and thoughtful birthday surprises, Pendry earned a 1000/10 from me. I can't wait to return!

It's just okay. I usually stay at Conrad or Intercontinental. Decided to use my Amex FHR benefits…read morehere and I am glad I got the credit because it's not worth full price. I thought it was luxury but it's not. It reminds me of Thompson brand actually just modern boutique with upscale touches but lacks attention to detail. Love their pool deck. Everything else is just okay. Bed was comfortable though and staff were friendly and tried to be serviceable. Like the accent lighting in room. Tiny rooms tiny bathroom with only 1 sink. Toilet closet is also small and claustrophobic. Wallpaper in hallways by elevator coming apart. When we got to our room there was bug crawling on our ceiling above the bed; took a while for cleaning ladies to come get it and they screamed and giggled as they tried to kill it. There was also one stuck on ceiling looked like a dead crushed gnat she tried for 3 seconds to get it off with her rolling tool and couldn't and left it there. Floor had crumbs and walls had food and makeup stains. Just not luxurious at all. I also do not recommend from a FHR standpoint. We were unable to get in our room early as the advertised noon checkin. I even asked if anything other than our upgraded room was available to get in room sooner and was told no. We arrived at 130 and didn't get in until 345ish. Before getting our room keys in addition to the original 200.00 incidental charge at check in, they charged my card for incidentals multiple times while we waited for the room to be ready and no one could explain why. I asked for manager and he immediately reversed the additional over 400.00 in overages. My card was charged again after that for something else so please watch your cards if staying here. Included with Amex FHR program, you do get 70.00 towards breakfast and a 100.00 credit and I hope there is no confusion at check out. It seems there may be so I am skeptical to use it. More charges hit my card after speaking with manager over 800 in automatic system security deposit charges no one can explain. Unacceptable. Also bathrooms on first floor at night were disgusting not clean at all poop in toilets tissue all over stall floors and ceiling was leaking had a bucket of water in middle of bathroom by sinks.