The Hay-Adams

Located in Washington, DC, The Hay-Adams is an iconic wedding venue. This historic hotel provides a luxurious backdrop for to-be newlyweds and their guests. For couples seeking a glamorous celebration, this venue offers an elegant space that can accommodate intimate or grand occasions.

Facilities and Capacity

With a 6,350-square-foot space for events, The Hay-Adams can host up to 250 guests. Couples and their loved ones can choose from four distinct areas within the hotel for their wedding, each with a unique ambiance. The Top of the Hay is located on the gorgeous rooftop. Featuring French doors, trellises, and vaulted skylights, this provides a stunning setting for a decadent celebration of love. The Top of the Hay also boasts crystal chandeliers and a spectacular panoramic view of the White House. For a warm atmosphere, couples can host their celebration in the Hay-Adams Room, featuring intricate woodwork and period ceiling details. The Concorde Room takes inspiration from the Belle Époque. With delicate crystal and brass chandeliers, hand-painted wallpaper, and a stunning ornamental fireplace, this room offers a sumptuous and sophisticated backdrop for intimate receptions.

Services Offered

The professional team at The Hay-Adams is happy to host rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and post-wedding brunches. With their wedding package, they can provide event planning services, setup, and cleanup. Couples and their loved ones can comfortably prepare for the big day in the provided get-ready rooms on-site. This venue offers catering services that include a cocktail reception, sparkling wine toast, a custom four-course dinner menu, wedding cake, and an open bar. All necessary food and beverage items can be included, including chairs, tables, linens, flatware, glassware, and china.

Accommodation

This hotel features a range of rooms and suites for couples and their loved ones to choose from. Each room contains timeless and elegant decor and furnishings for a luxurious stay. For weddings with 100 or more guests, The Hay-Adams provides a complimentary suite for the newlyweds on the night of the wedding.

History

Built in the 1920s and named after John Hay and Henry Adams, this location is steeped in history. John Hay served as a secretary to President Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Secretary of State. Henry Adams, a descendant of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, was a Harvard professor and historian. The hotel was designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson and contains many of the original features, along with luxurious modern amenities. Over the years, it has hosted famous figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Mark Twain.

Location

The Hay-Adams is conveniently located in downtown Washington D.C. Couples and their guests can enjoy a wealth of nearby attractions such as The White House, the Smithsonian Museum, and Capitol Hill. The hotel is positioned 1.4 miles northwest of the Lincoln Memorial and the Potomac River.