Best Historic Hotels in Washington DC

Housed in an historic, 19th-century Victorian Mansion, the Morrison Clark Inn Washington DC Convention Center is a full service hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in Downtown DC, 2625 feet away from the Metro Center and Mount Vernon Square Metro Stations. Each of the 114 guest rooms is individually decorated with authentic period furnishings, some with Italian Carrara marble fireplaces or private balconies. A flat-screen TV is provided and the private bathrooms come with bathrobes and a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, valet parking, laundry and dry cleaning services are available for guests at the property. The accommodations is 1581 feet from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and 5.6 mi from Reagan National Airport. Capitol Hill is 2.6 mi away, while the White House is 1.2 mi from the property.

- "Wonderful boutique hotel experience in the heart of DC." - "Great location, great staff, and beautiful rooms." - "First time, but definitely not the last time!" - "Excellent experience. Would happily stay again." - "Wonderful hotel with excellent staff." - "Rarely do I give a hotel the highest rating possible but this one deserves it!" - "Stay was very comfortable, if I needed anything the front desk was prompt and delivered excellent service. Very close to"

Only steps from the heart of Washington, D.C., this boutique hotel is 1969 feet from Mount Vernon Metro Station. Guests can enjoy complimentary W-Fi offered by the property. Upon arrival at the Henley Park Hotel, guests are greeted by European-style decor, complete with marble gargoyles and stained-glass windows. All guest rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk and a private bathroom with bathrobes and free amenities. The property offers an on-site 24-hour business center, fitness center, in-room spa spa services and laundry services. The Smithsonian Museum, Capitol Hill and the Convention Center are located within 3.1 mi of the property.

- "Fantastic please. Would highly recommend it" - "Very comfy stay" - "A great place to stay" - "Just what I needed" - "We regularly stay at the Henley Park, and feel almost like it’s our second home!" - "Good value and location" - "Decent hotel. Nice location. Staff is good. Change the carpet in the elevator."

Located on world-famous Pennsylvania Avenue, 1312 feet from the Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro station, Hotel Lombardy offers gourmet on-site dining and rooms with original artwork and free WiFi. Showcasing classic 1920s décor, the guest rooms at Hotel Lombardy include a fully stocked mini-bar. Guests can watch cable TV or work at the spacious desk. The Venetian Room Bar and Lounge is part of the Lombardy and offers a wide selection of wines and cocktails. The European bistro-style Café Lombardy is located in the lobby and serves gourmet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The on-site gym features floor-to-ceiling mirrors and cardio machines with personal TVs. In-room spa services are available. The JFK Center for Performing Arts is 2953 feet from the historic Hotel Lombardy. The Lincoln Memorial is 0.9 mi away, while the Verizon Center arena is 1.4 mi from the Lombardy.

- "Just thumbs up!" - "We enjoyed our stay at this hotel very much" - "Friendly staff, clean comfy room, and great location." - "Perfect historic hotel that is centrally located to anything that you might want to see in DC." - "Great staff and nice location" - "Great location to Foggy Bottom, GWU, White House" - "Thourouly enjoyed our stay and good to know after an exhausting day we were going back to nice accommodation"

Swann House is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Washington, D.C. Where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace. Complimentary Wifi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation features luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests. At the bed and breakfast, units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A balcony with outdoor furniture and garden views is offered in some units. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free. The breakfast offers buffet, continental, or American options. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Phillips Collection is a 10-minute walk from the bed and breakfast, while White House is 1.4 miles from the property. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 7.5 miles away.

- "Excellent value" - "Beautiful Inn in a wonderful location." - "The hospitality was unparalleled! I was recovering from COVID and the staff were very sensitive and understanding of my" - "Was nice, the woman host was great" - "Christine was a gracious host!" - "Relax in the heart of Washington DC" - "Perfect." - "Gorgeous stay at the stylish and historic Swann house." - "A luxurious and relaxing stay." - "Lovely B&B facility. Was able to stay at facility after check-out as train was at 1pm back to NYC."

Featuring a location overlooking the White House, this historic Washington, D.C. hotel offers gourmet on-site dining options and easy access to major attractions. The Hay-Adams hotel offers free WiFi, in-room Bose CD players and fine Italian bed linens. The hotel also offers a free daily newspaper and a business center. While at The Hay, guests can enjoy on-site dining at the Lafayette Room, serving contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Off the Record Bar is also on-site and offers a unique dinner menu along with an extensive wine list. Top area points of interest, including the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building, are within 2.1 mi of The Hay - Adams while The Smithsonian the National Mall are within 1.2 mi of the property.

- "Excellent w/ nostalgia!" - "The service is very polite. Everyone was very kind and helpful." - "Perfect location, perfect staff" - "I like everything,the staff and their hospitality." - "Want the best then stay with the best." - "We had the POTUS as our neighbour" - "Comfortable and relaxing stay"

Located along the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the historic Watergate Hotel offers luxurious rooms with private balconies and views of the river. Complimentary WiFi is available in public areas. A flat-screen TV and work desk are offered in each of the 336 sleek guestrooms at the Hotel Watergate. Each room features a floor-to-ceiling marble bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and custom toiletries created by La Bottega. Guests can grab a drink at The Top of the Gate, a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Georgetown waterfront and Washington Monument. Casual and fine dining are also available and a whiskey bar is located just off of the hotel's lobby. Featuring an on-site spa, The Watergate Hotel offers a fitness center where guests can exercise, as well as an indoor pool. Concierge services are provided and a business center and gift shop are available for guest convenience. The Capitol is 3.4 mi from The Watergate Hotel, while The White House is 1.4 mi away. Ronald Reagan National Airport is 5 mi from the property.

- "Extremely pleasant" - "Excellent location next to Kennedy Center in Wash DC." - "Staff was excellent. Restaurant staff treated us like old friends." - "Stylish hotel that subtly reminds you of its unique history" - "It was the most beautiful place I’ve ever stayed in." - "Washington’s best hotel." - "Pleasant hotel with an amazing staff" - "Excellent" - "PERFECT hotel from the lobby to the room and back again"

The Riggs Washington DC is located in the former home of Riggs National Bank, and offers modern accommodations 5-minutes away from Gallery Place - Chinatown Metro Station. Rooms at the Riggs Washington DC include a city views of Penn Quarter. Riggs Washington DC rooms offer Smart TV and WiFi access is free throughout. Guests can enjoy all-American cuisine at Cafe Riggs and Lounge. Silver Lyan is a cocktail mixology bar that can be found in the original basement vault. A rooftop event space is available as well. The National Portrait Gallery is 1 mi from the property.

- "Friendly staff and amazing hotel. Perfect weekend getaway." - "We had a fantastic stay. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!" - "Outstanding property in the heart of Washington, everything was A+++++" - "Lovely" - "Great hotel!" - "Stay in style in the Best locationin DC." - "Great location to explore federal triangle" - "Loved it" - "A beautiful solid spot for your first stay to DC."

Located within a 8-minute walk of Phillips Collection and 1.5 miles of White House, American Guest House, a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Washington, D.C.. Offering a shared lounge, the property is located within 2 miles of National World War II Memorial. US Holocaust Memorial Museum is 2.7 miles from the inn and Washington Monument is 2.8 miles away. At the inn, rooms include a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at American Guest House, a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms have a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Vietnam Veterans Memorial is 2.1 miles from the accommodation, while Walter E Washington Convention Center is 2.2 miles from the property. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 7.5 miles away.

- "Traditional and classic. Great neighborhood. Close to restaurants and transportation." - "Good" - "Clean, comfortable, quiet." - "Overpriced for what it is"

With an established reputation as Washington, DC's most discerning hotel, just blocks from the White House and historic DC landmarks, The Jefferson is a 99-room luxury boutique hotel featuring an intricately thought-out design, elegantly appointed suites, the most modern amenities, experiential dining and exceptional personalized service. Areas of discovery unfold at every turn-- including private cabinet rooms, and a cozy Book Room that offers guests a place to sit with a morning coffee or an after-dinner cocktail surrounded by volumes of books on an array of subjects in addition to signed editions by contemporary authors who have been among the hotel's guests. Elegantly decorated in rich colors and plush bedding, each guest room at The Jefferson Hotel features a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and an Italian marble bathroom. Some rooms have skyline views. The Greenhouse serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the Quill Bar and Lounge offers unique cocktails and offers a menu for dinner service A 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour butler services are available at The Jefferson. The White House is 0.6 mi from the hotel. The Washington National Monument is 1.2 mi away.