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The Jefferson Hotel, Washington

1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA (show on map)

Expert reviews

Frommers review:

“If you can afford to, stay at The Jefferson, which I consider to be D.C.’s best hotel. And if you can’t afford to, at least stop in at Quill, the hotel’s delightful bar, where the bartender will invent a cocktail to please you, right on the spot.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Washington.

Fodors review:

“Many regard this small historic hotel, within walking distance of the White House and sumptuously renovated in 2009, as the city’s best. Distinguished guests have been staying here since 1923.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Washington.

Forbes review:

“The Jefferson, Washington, D.C. underwent a major renovation before reopening in 2009, when the lobby was updated and an arched skylight dating back to the 1920s was unveiled. The decor and art throughout the hotel echo the taste of Thomas Jefferson — most of the furniture consists of custom-built replicas of pieces from Monticello, Jefferson’s home.”

Telegraph review:

“This historic boutique hotel in a 1920s building charms guests with its elegant design and Michelin-starred restaurant. A luxurious library lounge, stylish cocktail bar, high-end spa services and large bathrooms are highlights of this upscale hotel that pays homage to founding father Thomas Jefferson.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Jefferson Hotel, Washington. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 5th in Washington

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All you need to know

This fine and luxury five-star hotel is located on 1200 16th Street in the Northwest district of Washington where it offers only the best in hospitality services and amenities. The hotel offers everything guests would need with satisfaction and comfort guaranteed. For the best in hospitality services and amenities, the Jefferson Hotel is the place to stay while in Washington.

The hotel is a boutique styled hotel that offers luxury services such as a full-service spa and exquisite on-site dining where guests can enjoy some of the best meals. The hotel is designed and styled as a tribute to Thomas Jefferson, and it includes memorabilia and historical documents signed by him, which are found throughout the hotel. 

The hotel offers chic and posh room options such as Classic Queen Room, Premier King Room, Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Suite and Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds. These rooms are furnished with the latest and most fashionable décor and designed with the most elegant of colors.

The hotel offers proximity to several attractive places such as the White House which is just 1 km away, and the National Monument which is just 2 km away.

Guest rooms are fitted with modern and standard amenities needed for a comfy stay such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa.

The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Uri

11 January 2024

Exceptional

4.5
Crisi

4 November 2023

Fabulous

5.0
Blanca

3 October 2023

Exceptional

2.5
Mark

23 September 2023

Over priced for what you get. You are living in the past

Comfortable bed and shower

No coffee or tea making facilities. They were extra. That is disgraceful for a 5 star hotel

5.0
Maria

9 August 2023

Exceptional

5.0
Donald

7 August 2023

Exceptional

5.0
Kathryn

28 July 2023

Exceptional

5.0
Gail

17 July 2023

Exceptional

5.0
Mohamed

23 May 2023

Exceptional

4.0
Ricardo

4 May 2023

Very good

Great location. Classic and nice hotel. Rooms are very confortable

Service was far from excellent for this type of hotel: 1) one night we didn't have the evening turndown room service (and although this was reported nobody explained why and no correction was implemented); 2) food was good but breakfast service was suboptimal: we were put on a side room and the waiter only came rarely (had to stand up twice to call him); 3) more than 30 minutes to receive a request from room service (just simple ice)

5.0
Kelsey

8 April 2023

It was perfect!

Best service of any hotel I’ve ever stayed at. So many treats for my kids!

4.5
Jane-ashley

6 April 2023

Will return!

Very efficient hotel with a nice staff and a nice location. We are repeat guests having stayed here four or five times in the past few years. Currently much better than the nearby St. Regis.

Fire alarm went off at 4:30 a.m.

4.5
Thomaz

3 April 2023

great service and location, great experience!

location is great. staff was very responsive, kind and helpful. food was fantastic, but a bit pricey. room was very clean and comfortable.

everything just a bit pricey

5.0
Naimy

30 March 2023

perfect in every way

everything

nothing

5.0
Kristin

27 February 2023

Exceptional

Staff and bellmen we extremely helpful and thoughtful. My daughter absolutely loved the stuffed animals they brought out for her.

5.0
Sica

2 February 2023

Exceptional

Service was exceptional. The Greenhouse had a nice ambiance and was perfect for a brunch with friends. The room was very comfortable and lush with no detail overlooekd.

Since there is no coffee in the room would have like coffee and tea service all day in the lobby

5.0
Katy

19 January 2023

perfect stay

everything

nothing

5.0
Anna-maria

3 January 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful hotel at a great location. The staff was nice and the managers very capable. Great concierge as well, very helpful with advice & restaurant bookings.

5.0
Mohammed

25 December 2022

A wonderful experience!

I liked everything about this beautiful hotel! The staff was very welcoming and the suit I stayed in was very spacious and luxurious! I would definitely stay with The Jefferson again!

It’s a bit pricy but worth it!

4.0
Ian

13 December 2022

Very good, with a few areas for improvement

Lovely room, decent size, great staff (friendly). Very comfortable bed. Nice bathroom. Very good place to relax and unwind at the end of a long day.

Not sure what the doormen do, seem to just chat to the drivers. Saw loads of people battling through the doors themselves. No coffee facilities in rooms.

5.0
Anna

11 December 2022

It’s a place that makes you want to extend your stay.

Truly a fine hotel. Warm professional staff.

4.0
Kaushik

9 November 2022

Very good

quiet area

5.0
Victoria

1 November 2022

beautiful hotel, fantastic location

the hotel was beautiful, facilities were great and the location perfect. the staff were wonderful

5.0
Janet

23 September 2022

a wonderful experience

very tastefully deco

4.5
Okoye

8 September 2022

It all felt perfect.

The style, furnishing of the room is lovely. Especially the bathroom. The tub is divine and was glad there was sea salt.

Having a steam room/sauna on ground would make everything worth it. All Management staff should remember they don't own the place and that the guests pay their salaries. Try not to judge anyone that doesn't look like a politician.

5.0
Sian

15 August 2022

Perfect.

Everything about this property is exceptional.

There was nothing I didn’t like about the property.

5.0
Laura

8 August 2022

after hours traveling for the delays arriving to The Jefferson was the best thing. great staff, so helpful and nice, the

the staff was extremely efficient and nice, the hotel was in perfect condition and the room and shower was perfect. very comfortable bed.

Nothing. It was perfect

4.5
Mohamed

29 July 2022

Fabulous

Great location and great and professional team

5.0
Sandhya

26 July 2022

excellent

the decor the rooms

no room service afere late hours. for passengers coming from overseas.

5.0
Hong

14 July 2022

Love

The room is very cozy and comfortable with surprises such like iPad music as background, cookies and personalized greeting card. The room service was pretty impressive. The waiter is so kind and polite. The food arrived as expected time. The bread, butter, Salmon and salads are so delicious. I just loved everything about this hotel. Morning Coffee is the best! All hotel personnel provided the five star service with kindness and lovely attitude. I will definitely come back again with my family for the next trip to DC. Thank you for everything!

None

5.0
Anonymous

9 July 2022

elegant, phenomenal staff, great meals

everything

4.5
Charlotte

8 July 2022

Wonderful hotel, very comfortable and beautiful room, very nice hotel facilities (reading room, etc)

Wonderful hotel, very comfortable and beautiful room, very nice hotel facilities (reading room, etc)

The staff at breakfast was not very nice, which contrasted with all the other services.

4.0
Krishnamoorthi

6 July 2022

Very good

The room was smaller than what I expected. There was also no ironing board and iron in the room.

5.0
Yelena

29 June 2022

Exceptional

very beautiful well taken care on stylish

5.0
Lisa

22 June 2022

exquisite boutique hotel.

beautiful

5.0
Dawn

20 June 2022

The perfect place to celebrate our anniversary.

It was beautiful, intimate, and very welcoming

5.0
Małgorzata

27 May 2022

Exceptional

Amazing team, very supportive. Hospitality 10/10. Great concierge services. Beautiful bar and the restaurant with great menu. Definitely will come back again!

4.0
Aless

13 May 2022

Very good

We loved the fact that we could use the meeting rooms. They were an added bonus for us!

5.0
Stephen

9 May 2022

elegant luxury with fine service

Beautiful building and room. staff were exceptionally helpful. Great location to walk to major sights of the Capital

5.0
Kathryn

3 May 2022

This is the best spot to stay in DC!

The service was impeccable. The restaurant is exquisite and rooms very comfortable and quiet. The staff is amazing and tends to every need from the friendly bellman, to the checkin to the restaurant hosts. We felt so well taken care of and can't wait to return!

I would increase the offerings in the mini bar and provide fluffier towels.

5.0
Keith

30 April 2022

Stay was great, will do it again but will still do most meals elsewhere.

Location was fantastic/close to interest points. Breakfast was good/fresh. Service was impeccable and communication was prompt.

Prices were a bit over the top when it came to breakfast, etc.

5.0
Darling_eileen

24 April 2022

Treat yourself

Hotel is beautiful and the room and bathroom wonderfully clean. Staff were friendly, responsive, and helpful. I especially enjoyed thoughtful touches such as water bottles regularly placed in the room.

Nothing

5.0
Noella

10 April 2022

Exceptional

The best of the best

5.0
Susan

29 March 2022

We will definitely be back the next time we visit Washington D.C. We were blown away!!!

Everything about our stay was delightful. Superior staff and a beautiful and comfortable room. Easy access to both D.C. attractions, fantastic restaurants and lovely furnishing. Especially loved the library where tasty coffee and hot Earl Grey tea was served every morning. You can wake up in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere.

There was nothing we did not like. Everything from room to staff to food and drinks was outstanding.

5.0
Noella

25 March 2022

Exceptional

The best in DC!

5.0
Barbara

21 March 2022

Perfect from check in to check out. Relaxing and incredibly luxurious all food and beverage was top notch!

Incredibly luxurious hotel with responsive and attentive staff. It was a very beautiful corner room, spacious and bright with anything you would require.

Everything was fantastic.

5.0
Tracy

19 March 2022

wonderful place to stay with friendly staff and great restaurant.

the staff was so helpful and friendly!!!!

wish they had a car for quick drop offs and pick ups! because of covid they do not.

5.0
Ann

18 March 2022

super hotel. excellent welcome and staff. perfect location.

perfect position for visiting the national mall and Smithsonian galleries

5.0
Isla

17 March 2022

perfect hotel for a few nights in DC

wonderful hotel, excellent location, fantastic staff

4.5
Mary

15 February 2022

If you're looking for luxury, look no further.

Room was very large and well-appointed. Very comfortable overall. Bathroom was spacious. Wine list was phenomenal. Food was quite good (Quill and room service). Loved completing a preferences sheet ahead of time to provide information to the hotel staff.

Our room was in a bit of an odd spot, and we were directed to an elevator that required us to go through the stairway and up a small set of stairs. We felt like we were not quite in the right places and had to figure out if we were in the right place. A little discombobulating to start. We ordered a bottle of wine at Quill and, overall, it was great but it was a big red and would have appreciated it being decanted ahead of serving. This is extra nitpicky but the TV connection was great so we couldn't watch some basic channels like NBC.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid meals
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Fitness
  • - Happy hour

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Entertainment and family services

  • - Board games/puzzles

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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