The Willard InterContinental

The Willard InterContinental

"The Willard is more the center of Washington than either the Capitol, the White House, or the State Department," Nathaniel Hawthorne once observed, without irony. History and luxury go hand-in-hand at The Willard InterContinental, an integral part of Washington life during the Civil War – and of Washington lore for over a century and a half. The hotel has hosted nearly every president since 1853 and remains a lively meeting place for power brokers, statesmen, heads of state and celebrities. Here Julia Ward Howe penned The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Martin Luther King, Jr. polished his "I Have a Dream" speech, and Ulysses S. Grant invented the term "lobbyist" for the supplicants who pestered him in the hotel lobby while he enjoyed brandy and cigars... the guest list has included Charles Dickens, P.T. Barnum, Buffalo Bill Cody, Walt Whitman and many more noted names, past and present... Steeped in elegance, luxury and history, five-star The Willard InterContinental is ideally located just two blocks from the White House and the National Mall, close to the Smithsonian Institution as well as the business and theatre districts. Besides a French bistro and the classic Round Robin Bar, amenities include a full-service spa, 24-hour in-room dining, and afternoon tea in the hotel's lavish Peacock Alley. The phrase "I'm staying at the Willard" speaks volumes...

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004