TL;DR

Central location: Stately stone building right in the heart of Downtown DC.
Boutique scale: Sub-100 room luxury property, rare for the city.
Historic yet modern: Major 2009 renovation blending old-world charm with modern luxury.
Elegant design: White marbles, barrel skylights, handsome facade, classic DC feel.
Check prices here

The stately Jefferson Hotel, guarding a corner of Downtown DC, is a standout among the larger corporate hotels in the area.

One of the few sub-100 room luxury boutique hotels in the city, the Jefferson is a beautifully designed space, heavily renovated in 2009.

The result is the best of both modern luxury and historical vibes.

Contemporary insides sport shining tile, glowing white marbles and barrel vaulted skylights. A gorgeously designed wooden awning and clean-lined and handsome facade fit DC’s quintessential old-world charm.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 99 total guest rooms and suites.
Classic style: Mix of modern luxury and old-fashioned decor.
Luxury suites: First Lady Suite with 3 balconies, canopy bed, 1000+ sq ft.
Roomy options: Smaller rooms (320–440 sq ft) with king beds, seating, writing desks, iPad service.
Bathrooms: Custom toiletries, in-mirror TVs, walk-in showers, some soaking tubs.
See each room in detail here

Most rooms at The Jefferson Hotel are a nice combination of modern facilities and old-fashioned decor, though the upper-range rooms get particularly opulent.

The First Lady Suite, for example, comes in at over 1000 square feet, boasting three Juliette balconies, a canopied bed, and lovely views of the city.

The smaller options range from 320 to 440 square feet, offering roomy accommodation with king-sized beds, a well-stocked mini bar, individual climate control, plenty of seating, a writing desk, and service accessible by your personal iPad.

Bathrooms offer custom-made toiletries, in-mirror televisions, and walk-in showers.

Certain options provide soaking tubs you’ll want to stay in for hours.

What are prices like?

Check prices here

And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Upscale dining: The Greenhouse Restaurant with seasonal menus and multi-course options.
Cocktail culture: Quill bar with gourmet snacks and creative seasonal drinks.
Relax & host: Library, rentable dining areas, elegant shared spaces.
Fitness: Peloton-equipped gym plus access to nearby University Club pool.
Extras: Spa treatments and outside facilities arranged via front desk.

The Jefferson’s Greenhouse Restaurant is a decidedly upscale dining experience that reflects DC’s top-notch food scene.

It offers seasonal menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as multi-course options.

For something less formal, but no less elegant, you’ve got Quill, a cocktail bar with a gorgeous menu of bar ‘snacks’ like salmon tartare, oysters, or a Gruyère grilled cheese and tomato soup.

The cocktails themselves are seasonal and inventive, with a Halloween-themed fall offering of citrus peel and pumpkin-infused whiskey.

There are plenty of common spaces for rent or relaxing. There’s always an option to rent out the entire Greenhouse, with other, smaller dining areas available as well.

The library, something our eponymous, financially challenged, founding father would never skimp on, lives up to the name, well-provided with the best titles through a partnership with Celadon books.

And if you’re not just in DC to eat, drink, and read, (are you sure?) there’s a Peloton-equipped fitness center in the hotel and a collaboration with the nearby University Club for pool access.

Have yourself a 3D tour of the hotel here:

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Central base: Walking distance to DC’s main attractions.
Culture fix: Smithsonian Museums from art to natural history and space.
Outdoor landmarks: National Mall, Lafayette Park, and historic memorials.
Easy transit: Farragut Station connects to wider DC and Alexandria.

With such a central location, The Jefferson Hotel is minutes from most of DC’s most compelling sights and activities.

You can easily take the metro, or a short cab ride, to Capitol Hill and the National Mall, where you’ll find the jewels of DC’s cultural offerings.

The Smithsonian Museums have a wide variety of offerings – think the National Gallery for the artsy folk, Natural History for your inner geologist and the Air and Space Museum if your head prefers staying among the stars.

The National Mall and Lafayette Park also make for some lovely outdoor time, exploring famous memorials and artwork commemorating centuries of history.

Once you’ve enjoyed all you can of the center, the Farragut subway station connections you to almost every part of DC and Alexandria.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

”One of the best hotels I have ever experienced! My wife and I brought our little papillon dog to stay with us at The Jefferson for three nights, and we had an amazing stay! It was our first time staying here, and we will always choose to stay here whenever we are back in DC….”

”We spent our wedding night at the Jefferson and it’s a memory that we’ll never forget. The Jefferson’s customer service is beyond compare: they allowed our “getaway driver” check in to our suite for us and drop off our luggage in advance so that there was no lugging bags around in our wedding attire at the end of the night; when we arrived they had chilled champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries awaiting us; in the morning staff greeted us by name and the room service breakfast was presented on a charming table. This night will be one we will never forget….”