Hay‑Adams Hotel - Lafayette Square Landmark

The Hay‑Adams hotel is named for the earlier residences of John Hay and Henry Adams that once stood on its site and overlooks Lafayette Square one block north of the White House. Since opening in the early 20th century, the hotel has hosted presidents, foreign dignitaries, and political figures and is noted for its prominent view of the White House and its role in Washington social life. The building is considered a historic hotel and a long-standing part of the Lafayette Square streetscape.