The Willard Hotel has been a central gathering place for elegant dinners, meetings and gala social events for more than 150 years. The historic luxury hotel is a Washington institution that has hosted almost every U.S. president since Franklin Pierce in 1853. Politicians, heads of state, celebrities and other famous guests have frequented the hotel. The Willard Hotel is located in the heart of downtown, one block from the White House and within walking distance of the Smithsonian Museums, the National Theater and other major Washington attractions.

The Willard Hotel is impressive in style with a beautiful lobby featuring great columns, huge chandeliers, mosaic floors, elaborate carved ceilings, plush rugs and a spectacular staircase.

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Founded: 1847
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United States

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Karthik Kumar T S (18 months ago)
We didnot stay there but went for dinner around 6pm on our Washington trip, we met the chefs before we met the host/waiter. Chefs were so respectful and treated us nicely, their food was very tasty, but little pricey being it is an five star hotel restaurant. Kudos to the chefs! The host/waiter were not smiling and welcoming us like they did with other guests, it felt very racist to us. The waitress was very hesitant to even give a crayon pack to my kid for coloring the shapes before our food arrives to keep the 2year old toddler engaged. Such a bad experience. The location was excellent and restaurant was neat, foods were tasty. We ignored their behaviors towards us and had a good time enjoying our food. Finally when I gave 20% tips to the waiter then I could see her smile and sending us off with respect. How ridiculous this is! I have been there to many 5 star hotels and stayed in on many of them, never experienced this kind of behavior anywhere. So rude and racist! Never going back there!
Brian Holm-Hansen (21 months ago)
Fantastic hotel with an amazing history that includes Abraham Lincoln and other Presidents. The lobby is beautiful. Afternoon tea was wonderful with a great tea selection and delicious finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Fantastic service. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were spacious and very nicely appointed. Great location just a short walk to the White House.
Rrr (2 years ago)
Very good hotel. Although it is an old hotel in DC, But the beautiful decoration makes the place very luxurious, Especially the lobby section, And the service is also very good. The bed here can let me sleep well, And delicious food, The afternoon tea and bar will not disappoint you either. Next time in DC, I would still choose here!
T (2 years ago)
Beautiful hotel, lovely and helpful staff that make you feel cared for. Everything is high quality and ornate. The only issue I had were the toilet and shower. The toilet had super low water pressure and had to be flushed in a certain way to work, and there was no hot water in the shower. None at all. The hottest it got was barely lukewarm. I think it’s because the pipes are older? That put a little damper on the trip but I still enjoyed my stay.
Lori Lowe (2 years ago)
The main reason for two stars is the price to quality ratio. The hotel itself is beautiful as well as historic and conveniently located. I don't mind paying more but this was not in line with what other similar quality hotels charged. The plumbing was wonky. Our sink wouldn't drain the first evening. They fixed it the next day. The hand shower was difficult to operate, and it took a visit from engineering to get it to work. There seemed to be a lot of wear in the bathroom. The staff kindly provided disposable ear buds. The staff were all polite, kind, and seemed to do their best to respond to our issues. It was an ok stay for a lot of money.
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