Few hotels can claim they’ve hosted nearly every U.S. president since Franklin Pierce, but the Willard InterContinental Washington isn’t just any hotel. One block from the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, this 1901 Beaux-Arts landmark is where history is made and celebrated, and staying here feels like stepping into a gilded chapter of American history.
The location is unbeatable: you’re a short stroll from the White House, the National Mall, the Smithsonian museums, and the monuments that draw millions to the capital each year. Downtown puts Metro stations, top restaurants, and theaters within easy reach, so the whole city opens up right from the lobby.
This five-star icon blends old-world grandeur — soaring lobbies, marble columns, chandeliers — with modern comfort. Highlights include the legendary Round Robin Bar, where deal-makers have gathered since 1847, a full-service spa, refined dining, and impeccably kept rooms and suites.
The Willard is perfect for history lovers, romantics, and anyone who wants their Washington trip to feel grand — equally suited to a special-occasion getaway or a luxury business stay in the heart of the capital.
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