The Hay-Adams

About The Hay-Adams

The Hay-Adams is a historic hotel on Lafayette Square, directly across from the White House and near St. John’s Church. Its private top-floor event space looks toward the White House and Washington Monument and opens onto a wraparound balcony. The hotel hosts weddings and offers settings for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and post-wedding brunches, with dedicated event and culinary teams available to help plan personalized celebrations.

The facts

Guests

Up to 200 guests

Price

From $45,000

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Hotel

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach The Hay-Adams

• Website: hayadams.com
• Phone: (202) 638-6600
• Address: 800 16th Street NW

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