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The Hay Adams Hotel

Received 2009 Four Diamond (21 consecutive years)

Chosen as one of the world's top 1% of hotels - 2008

Selected by Five Star Alliance, the online luxury travel agency, as one of the World's Best Luxury Hotels for 2007

Most Excellent Service" - Award noted by Leaders Club - January 2007

"Highest Ranked Hotel in Washington, DC" - 2008, 2006
"Most Excellent Hotel" - Condé Nast Johansens - 2008, 2007
"Top 500 in the World Gold List" - 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
"World's Best 700+ Places to Stay" - January 2006
"Most Excellent Service" - Condé Nast Johansen - 2008, 2006
Nominated for "Most Excellent Hotel" - January 2006
"Top 75 North American Hotels" - Reader's Choice Awards - 2005, 2003

In 2001, the hotel closed its doors for a major renovation. In the spring of 2002, the Hay-Adams re-emerged, stunningly restored with its unique ambiance enhanced with distinctive luxury features orchestrated by widely acclaimed Washington designer, Thomas Pheasant.
The spirit of hospitality originated by the John Hay and Henry Adams households lives on at the Hay-Adams today. The stability and strength of its management and staff combined with distinctive luxury features create the residence of choice for discriminating visitors and an elegant oasis for the citizens of Washington.
The Hay-Adams has maintained its reputation over the years due to the dedication and sensitivities of its private owners and its dedicated staff.

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The Lafayette PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
This distinguished and remarkable penthouse suite features a separate living room and one-and-a-half bathrooms. The beautiful living room overlooking the White House, Lafayette Park and St. John's Church includes a large dining table as well as gas-lit corner fireplace. The master bedroom features a spectacular view of the White House.