Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Washington, D.C. is the United States capital and is the home of the White House, the official residence and workplace of the U.S. president. Although Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third president, submitted plans for the contest to design the building architect James Hoban ultimately won. President George Washington oversaw the building's construction but never lived there. The White House is close to nearly every major attraction in the city and is surrounded by multiple luxury hotels.
The Hay-Adams is a historic luxury hotel in Lafayette Square across from the White House. Called one of Washington's "most revered landmarks" according to the hotel website, the hotel is named for previous site residents John Hay, Abraham Lincoln's private secretary/later Secretary of State and Henry Adams, descendant of John and John Quincy Adams and distinguished author. It features a gourmet on-site restaurant,The Lafayette, which serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Off The Record is another on-site rooftop restaurant and bar that serves dinner and features an extensive wine list. The hotel is minutes away from area attractions including The Washington Monument, the Capital Building, the National Mall, the Smithsonian and area metro stations. Additional area attractions include the Renwick Gallery, an American art museum steps away from the White House.
The Hays-Adams
Sixteenth & H Sts.
N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006
202-638-6600
hayadams.com
The St. Regis Hotel is 0.23 miles from the White House and has been the choice of royalty, presidents and prime ministers visiting Washington, D.C. Decor pairs modern furnishing and touches with its original Palladian windows and Italian Renaissance Louis XVI chandeliers. This pet-friendly hotel features personalized butler service and 24-hour business services among other amenities. Adour is a restaurant adjacent to the hotel lobby which serves French cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Area attractions include the Washington Monument, the Capital building as well as the National Geographic Museum at Explorer's Hall, a small, high-tech exhibit area on the first floor of the National Geographic Society's headquarters.
St. Regis Hotel
923 16th and K Sts., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-638-2626
starwoodhotels.com
The Sofitel Lafayette Square is a pet-friendly hotel that borders the White House on the corner of Lafayette Square and features the ICI Urban Bistro which serves traditional French bistro cuisine with a contemporary twist for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's elegant French-inspired decor includes a wood-paneled library, marble fireplaces and works by English photographer Tim Walker. Nearby landmarks and attractions include the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Union Station RFK Stadium and the Kennedy Center. Josephine is a nearby club luxuriously decorated with richly-colored sofas, chandeliers and flocked walllpaper. The Park at Fourteenth is a dance club situated near the hotel and Bobby Van's Steakhouse is a nearby restaurant that serves lunch and dinner and features an extensive wine list.
Sofitel Lafayette Square
806 15Th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-730-8800
sofitel.com