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The Jefferson

Washington D.C. • Downtown • SPLURGE

avg. $529 / night

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At a glance

A 1923 Beaux-Arts landmark four blocks from the White House with Federal and masculine room aesthetics.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and political history buffs

Highlights:

  • 1923 Beaux-Arts limestone tower by Jules Henri de Sibour
  • Rooms split between Federal-period warmth and masculine ebonized aesthetics
  • Barrel-vaulted skylight dining room with Wedgwood-blue plasterwork
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PB hotel design editorial

At 1200 16th Street NW, four blocks from the White House, a nine-story Beaux-Arts limestone tower designed by Jules Henri de Sibour opened in 1923 as a residential apartment building for Washington's political elite. That pedigree — proximity to power, an address that has sheltered senators and diplomats for a century — gives The Jefferson its particular gravity, and the 2009 restoration by SR/A Interior Design honored it without retreating into pastiche. The facade presents as a compressed neoclassical monument: restrained rustication at the base, paired pilasters climbing the upper floors, a deep cornice capping the whole in a manner de Sibour borrowed freely from Second Empire Paris. Inside, the 99 rooms and suites calibrate between two registers. Some carry a Federal period warmth — Louis XVI-style sleigh beds in painted oak, toile drapery in sage green, bouillotte lamps on inlaid marble-topped nightstands — while others take a darker, more masculine line: ebonized four-poster beds dressed in burnt orange, charcoal leather settees, silver-gilt chandelier arms above geometric carpet. The front desk sits beneath a monumental pastoral oil painting, black-and-white marble underfoot, gold-toned Empire chairs flanking mahogany writing tables. The restaurant dining room is the building's most theatrical interior: a barrel-vaulted skylight of leaded glass arches above Wedgwood-blue plasterwork friezes, candle sconces, and harlequin marble floors — a room that makes Washington's appetite for neoclassical ceremony feel entirely earned.

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Set in a restored 1926 Beaux-Arts building, The Jefferson, Washington, DC offers timeless elegance in the heart of the capital, just minutes from the White House and the Washington Monument. Sophisticated rooms and suites feature classic furnishings and refined details, complemented by 24-hour butler service, a serene spa, a fitness center, and distinguished dining experiences.

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The Jefferson Reviews

1,649 reviews

"My sister and I spent the weekend here May 15-17. We had a superb time here. The service was perfect, the ambiance terrific and the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and special. My sister left her designer sunglasses by mistake on a table and Eden (the breakfast hostess) saw them and returned them to my sister. Kevin Lauter, the food and beverage manager, was excellent and gave us great advice and much needed help with Chat GPT!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 17, 2026

"Beautiful old hotel that is refurbished, clean and nice. They offer workout room a really good restaurant and doorman are very accommodating. I loved our housekeeper. She was very nice and helpful. We are returning and rebooked. Highly recommend"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 15, 2026

"By far our favorite hotel in DC. This was our second stay there and it was as perfect as the first. The hotel has a boutique feel but all the amenities of a larger hotel. You never feel overrun by lots of guests or tourists - which is the case in some of the larger five star DC hotels. We love the restaurant - beautifully appointed with a fabulous breakfast. Most of all - the service is fantastic - from the bellmen to the front desk staff to the waiters - everyone there went out of their way to make for a perfect visit."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 11, 2026

"Charming hotel and very friendly staff especially during check-in. My one and only complaint is how noisy my stay was. I highly recommend asking for a room far away from the house-keeping closet space because they are constantly in and out and shutting doors at all hours of the day. The doors to the rooms need to be sealed better but I understand it's an older hotel."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 04, 2026

"just returned from an incredible 5-night stay at The Jefferson, and it exceeded my expectations as always. While I’ve stayed at other 5-star hotels, the friendly and welcoming service here is a significant step above. Every single employee—from the valets to the front desk—went out of their way to make me feel at home. The rooms are elegant, blending historic charm with modern luxury, and the attention to detail in the housekeeping was perfect. If you're looking for wonderful service in a stunning, historic setting, this is the place to stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 14, 2026

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