The Hay-Adams Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
47 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Paige L. Sent on 11/28/2022
A perfect reception location!
The Hay-Adams was absolutely amazing for our wedding! Not only are the rooms so beautiful you barely even need décor, but the staff is attentive and incredible. The reception was truly a dream come true. It is a unique venue with beauty and history. Not to mention the food was incredible!! We could not have found a better venue for our reception!! -
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Katelyn Sent on 10/05/2022Quintessential DC Venue
We wanted a classic, elegant DC wedding venue, and The Hay-Adams was exactly that. The Top of the Hay has stunning views and was a very special and memorable location for guests. Aside from the gorgeous views and the hotel itself, the service was incredible. Truly top notch. Megan was a delight to work with, she and her team made everything run seamlessly throughout the weekend. Every piece of food from cocktail hour to the reception to brunch was delicious. The Hay-Adams is incredible, we couldn’t have been happier. -
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James A. Sent on 05/15/2022A breathtaking & incredibly special wedding venue
Weeks later, we're still absolutely gushing over the Hay-Adams - it was the perfect venue for our wedding. They had it all, from phenomenal staff to incredible food to luxurious facilities, not to mention the stunning views. We could not have asked for better! They truly make you feel like a VIP throughout the weekend and their top notch events team helps ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
We hosted our ceremony at the Top of the Hay on the 9th floor, cocktail hour was down on the 1st floor in the Hay-Adams Room, then the reception was back upstairs at the Top. Guests were in awe of the view (we also lucked out with absolutely perfect weather), how fantastic the food was (my picky grandmother said the ginger-glazed chilean sea bass was the best fish she's ever had!), and how every detail was perfectly executed.
We could not recommend the Hay-Adams enough, and can't wait to return for future celebrations. It's definitely well-worth the investment for a beautiful, love-filled weekend! -
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Kate Sent on 02/04/2018The Hay-Adams is the ultimate Washington wedding experience. We knew we wanted to host at a DC hotel and looked at them all. Upon entering Top of the Hay, we knew this location would not only make our day super memorable for us but also for our guests. The event from planning through execution (with Kathryn) was top notch with incredible service, exceptional hospitality and friendly encounters. Not to mention 100% the best view of Washington.
A family of foodies, the food was one of the most important pieces of the venue for us and the chefs at the Hay pulled out all of the stops to present a creative menu for our brunch wedding. For example, the specialty bar was make your own bloody marys and mimosas, the bread baskets were fresh brunch pastry boards and the entree was the fanciest filet and eggs I had ever enjoyed.
The service was amazing. During hair and makeup in the suite that morning, all of the hairdryers blew a fuse. The building engineer was in our room within 3 minutes to correct the issue (this happened at 6am, no less!). The suite the wedding party got ready in was spacious, gorgeous for photos and very comfortable. There were moments of incredible surprise and delight including upgrades, amenities sent to our room and even special service to our 5 year old flower girl the next morning at brunch.
The Hay-Adams is iconic for many but will always hold a very special place in our hearts and memories! I recommend them without hesitation! -
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Ryan Sent on 11/04/2017We were fortunate enough to have our wedding at the Top of the Hay at the Hay-Adams hotel. The view completely speaks for itself and you’d be hard pressed to find a better wedding venue in DC. But the true quality of the Hay-Adams extends well beyond the view. The staff is knowledgeable and communicative and are more than happy to tailor to all of your specific needs, as a bride planning her wedding from abroad I couldn’t have asked for a better team. There was a wide variety of meals options to choose from and was perfectly prepared.
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Fabrizia Sent on 07/16/2016The Hay-Adams was the perfect venue for our DC wedding. From the beginning, Erin (our hotel contact) was incredibly responsive to our emails and patient with us as we made decisions. The hotel staff was really top notch and
so attentive to my family's needs throughout the weekend. It rained on the day of our wedding, but I wasn't even worried about the weather, knowing that the view from the Top of the Hay is gorgeous rain or shine! -
User2562527 Sent on 03/27/2016If you're looking to give wedding guests the quintessential Washington, DC experience, look no further than the Hay-Adams! The "Top of the Hay" gives an unobstructed view of the White House, Washington Monument, and other local sights. We had a brunch reception, and the floor-to-ceiling windows filled the room with light, while exposing the beautiful view the entire time. Our guests are still raving about the venue, the food, and the service! The Hay-Adams provides catering, tables, chairs, linens, and flatware, unless you opt to rent them from an outside vendor, but there's no need! Also, the hotel works with Kendall's Cakes for the wedding cake, and ours was delicious! Additionally, the concierge coordinated our transportation to and from the ceremony. Overall, we had a classy, fun, memorable reception thanks to the Hay-Adams and Jenny Niesen, our coordinator at the hotel. The staff also made my groom and me, and my family, feel incredibly special during our stay at the hotel. Our guests who stayed there as well were gushing over the rooms and service. I could go on and on ... the Hay-Adams is perfection! -
User2339458 Sent on 09/28/2015I can't imagine a more perfect venue for a wedding. The wood-paneled, votive-lit Hay-Adams room was beautiful for our ceremony, and the magnificent Lafayette Room, where we had the reception and dancing, was beyond elegant. Our guests raved about the incredible appetizers during our cocktail hour and the superb dinner that followed. And one of the best things of all was Rebecca. Her title may be senior catering manager, but it should be wedding planner extraordinaire. From the moment I first met with her to view the Hay-Adams as a potential wedding site until the last guest left the wedding, she guided us through every step. The fact is, the entire staff went above and beyond, resulting in a truly magical wedding that exceeded every expectation.
Upon returning to our lovely suite at the end of the evening, we were greeted by chilled prosecco and chocolate-covered strawberries. When we finally left The Hay-Adams, we didn't walk out the door. We floated.
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User2283899 Sent on 08/24/2015The Hay Adams venue and team are all amazing! Everything is at your fingertips! I had always dreamed of having a fairytale wedding.... and I got it! THANKS TO EVERYONE AT THE HAY! -
User2067193 Sent on 03/15/2015Our wedding at the Hay-Adams was a truly unforgettable experience. A beautiful setting with amazing views and an outstanding location which we, and all of our guests loved. We can’t say enough about all of the staff at The Hay-Adams (especially Rebecca) every need and detail was handled with grace and ease – nothing to small or too large. The food was outstanding and the dinners and desserts were first rate. We have so many great memories there now, and plan to return any time we are in town. -
User1738429 Sent on 07/29/2014We had our wedding dinner reception at Top of the Hay, with our Cocktail Reception at the Hay Adams room prior. The view from Top of the Hay is breathtaking - especially from the balcony, which was perfect for our summer reception. The space is in a "L" shape, so guests have a panoramic view of St. John, Lafayette park and the White House/Washington Monument. The only drawback to this layout was that we had to seat half of our guests on one side of the "L" and half on the other. We worked with the lovely Whitney, who made sure our planning process was special and as stress-free as possible. Our menu was incredible - everything from the hor doeuvres to the dessert display was impeccably prepared and beautifully displayed. Kendall's Cake created a gorgeous cake and macaron towers for us. The service at the hotel and overall experience was perfect! -
User1566971 Sent on 03/25/2014What sets the Hay Adams apart from other hotel venues in DC is the service. Our guests were taken care of from the moment they walked into our cocktail hour, until the moment they stepped back out onto the street. Of course, the Top of the Hay is a stunning venue, the views are unparalleled--many of our guests who came from out of town were thankful for the opportunity to enjoy the view. But the thing that most of our guests were so thrilled about was the service--which lives up to its reputation.
The event planners ( we worked with Allison) are attentive, supportive, and helpful. The waitstaff and bartenders were outstanding. At one point during the reception, my mother--always a crier--got teary. Not more than a minute after her first sniffle, a waiter walked by and discreetly tucked a pair of tissues into her palm. I mean....
The venue is expensive, there are no two ways about it. But the price buys you confidence; confidence that your event will go smoothly, the food and drinks will be ample and exceptional, and the staff will treat your guests like royalty. If you want your guests to know how much you appreciate their love and support on your wedding day--this is your venue.
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User1300143 Sent on 08/24/2013The Hay Adams is absolutely first rate - and a magical place to hold a wedding, especially at The Top of the Hay. The hotel itself is comfy elegance, a very understated Boutique hotel. We stayed in the Bridal Suite - friends stayed in rooms throughout the hotel and ALL were gorgeous. The staff was hugely wonderful - well trained, attentive, warm and friendly. There wasn't one member of the staff who didn't know who we were and why we were there and what event we were hosting at their hotel! Our wedding caterer was just terrific - Jenny is a jewel who deserves all the credit for ensuring our wedding was perfect. Which it was. We had a magical wedding - the best view in town at the best hotel in Washington, DC with the best service! Thank you so much Hay-Adams!
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