Hotel Lombardy, Washington D.C.
Hotel Lombardy is a true Washington, D.C. landmark, standing elegantly on Pennsylvania Avenue since its construction in 1926. Originally built as an opulent private residence in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, it transitioned into a European-style boutique hotel in the 1970s. Its rich history spans nearly a century, having witnessed everything from the Great Depression and World War II to twenty Presidential inaugurations.
The building is celebrated for its classic 1920s architecture, featuring a striking red-brick and limestone facade. Inside, the hotel retains an intimate, old-world charm that feels worlds away from the standard modern hotel chains. Guests are surrounded by elegant furnishings, rich fabrics, ornate Oriental rugs, and original local artwork that pay homage to its storied past.
For those who enjoy fine dining without leaving the building, the hotel offers the charming Café Lombardy, which overlooks James Monroe Park, and the Venetian Room Bar & Lounge—a perfect spot for a quiet, sophisticated cocktail. These spaces are popular among locals and travelers alike for their refined, cozy atmosphere.
Its prime location is arguably its best feature for tourists. You are just blocks away from the White House, the World Bank, and the IMF. Major cultural hubs like the Renwick Gallery and the monuments of the National Mall are also easily accessible. Whether you are in town for business or to explore the nation’s capital, Hotel Lombardy provides a timeless, historically significant home base.
Expert reviews
“Done up in Venetian decor and beloved by World Bank and State Department types, this European boutique hotel has multilingual staff and an international vibe – you hear French and Spanish as often as English in its halls.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Large rooms
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
Location
Recent guest reviews
10 June 2026
Great place to stay!
Very clean,close to many places,good customer service.
8 June 2026
Central spot and spacious room
Big and very bright room with separate kitchen space. It had all necessary amenities.public transport just under the hotel. Would definitely recommend and come back!
30 May 2026
Unique beauty at an affordable price
The location is excellent and the hotel is beautiful, clean and unique. Staff were great, very friendly and helpful.
My only minus point was the tv in the room- it was ancient! Lots of analog channels and blurry picture.
24 May 2026
The Lombardy is an excellent choice and with multiple stays, it is continually a favorite of mine.
This was my fifth stay at the hotel and I will definitely be there again when I am back in DC. The staff throughout the hotel are exceptional - from the front desk to the front door, the restaurant and the cleaning team. They went out of their way to more than meet our needs. I said to my colleague that it felt as if they were all there just to take care of us. No one was hurried and they anticipated what we would need. The food in the restaurant is excellent and there is even a lovely bar in the back.
I am not sure what could have been better. All was excellent.
24 May 2026
We had a wonderful stay!
Very comfortable and well situated
Everything was great
22 May 2026
The Lombardy is a classy classic.
I wish the room had a small fridge.
22 May 2026
Charming hotel, very good value
Charming European-style small hotel. Quiet restaurant serving delicious, reasonably priced food. Excellent location, spacious room with separate little kitchenette. Great water pressure in shower/bath.
The only thing we didn’t like is that we found the bed too hard.
18 May 2026
COMFORTABLE STAY IN A CHARMING PROPERTY
This is our second stay in this hotel. So we knew what to expect. Room was clean, always serviced properly, This hotel has old world charm, which we liked. Hotel staff are helpful, clear on communications.
Nothing in particular
18 May 2026
Definitely worth the money
Staff very friendly and polite, room was extremely clean, like, really really clean
Little pricey
14 May 2026
An oasis of calm and beauty in central DC
Hotel Lombardy is pure class. It’s my preferred choice in WHS DC. The staff is like family. The kindness and the service something not even the 5 star hotels in town can match. Perfectly located for business and for tourism. You can easily walk to the White House.
10 May 2026
Very good time, Look forward to coming back next year
Hotel and staff were wonderful. Location perfect
No complaints
24 April 2026
A wonderful hotel that almost makes you feel like family.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Our waiter at the hotel restaurant, Mohamed, chatted with us about Washington and the surrounding area, and reminiscing about his time living in Jackson Heights, NY. He even recalled one of my favorite restaurants (Lum's) in Flushing. Staying at this hotel was a very nice experience. Definitely would recommend.
16 April 2026
TX 1st TIME DC
The entire experience. Nostalgic hotel with speak easy atmosphere for bar and the restaurant was phenomenal.
7 April 2026
Great classic hotel well located with very nice staff
Location was great. Charming classic hotel with lovely staff
No real lobby, but the bar was charming
6 April 2026
Older hotel with a luxury feel!
Location!
The price!
4 April 2026
Lovely , central to places of interest. Very happy 😃
Quaint n stylish
Nothing , reception staff can be stiff , not everyone . Porters are great .
30 March 2026
Nice overnight stay to rest from seeing the cherry blossoms and the museums.
Checked in March 28 with a request for a nice room with a view and the Filipina receptionist did give us such a room. Location was walking distance to places we wanted to visit and to the Metro.
29 March 2026
Wonderful DC stay
Very large room with an extremely comfortable bed!
14 March 2026
Great hotel that has become my Washington DC place of choice.
welcoming staff and great service
nothing
27 February 2026
Overall, i was happy with the room. I would encourage you to install USB plug ins to update a bit.
The Suite met my expectations for room size and comfort. It was nice that each room had its own door.
Someone didnt thoroughly vet the room supplies. I was short in the refrigerator, and in the bathroom there was no bath gel in the shower(bottle was empty).
24 February 2026
Very comfortable bed and room, with nice ambiance and lighting. Convenient to the metro. Very friendly and helpful sta
The king size bed was super comfortable, and we had extra pillows. We slept really well. I really appreciated the lighting. There were table lamps instead of overhead lighting, and it is just so much nicer. The room was spacious and had a comfy chair, and a desk with a chair, even a small kitchenette, with a mini bar (which we did not use) but we liked having a fridge to put a few things in, and a coffee maker, and wine glasses. The hotel has historic charm, and everyone was very friendly and helpful, even lending us umbrellas, and storing our luggage after check out.
The location was convenient to the Foggy Bottom metro, with easy access to the airport and the Smithsonian museums.
I also want to say that it was a very good price. I highly recommend this hotel when you are visiting Washington DC
The kitchenette could be a little better if it had a a few plates, or fork or spoon, but we had plastic togo ones. A microwave would have been terrific.
But just having a small table and chairs to eat at was very nice.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers

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15 June 2026
Convenient location, good position for the university, national mall and restaurants.