Navy Yard's transformation from decommissioned industrial waterfront to Washington's most closely watched new neighborhood found one of its clearest expressions in the Thompson Washington D.C., which opened in 2020 as part of the broader mixed-use development at 221 M Street SE. The building's dark brick facade, articulated with large black-framed warehouse windows set in a grid across its nine-story face, draws a credible line back to the district's maritime and industrial past without pretending to be something it isn't — this is new construction wearing its references lightly rather than in costume. Interiors designed by INC Architecture & Design work a vein of mid-century American club sensibility through the property's 225 rooms, layering dark-stained oak floors, arched leather headboards with charcoal-painted surrounds, and copper-toned wall sconces against a palette of slate grey and warm cream. The furniture program in the larger suites mixes cognac leather sofas with marble-topped cocktail tables on deep indigo rugs — the overall atmosphere closer to a well-appointed private club than a conventional hotel room. The street-level restaurant carries this through with wainscoted walls, channeled leather banquettes, gingham-clothed tables, and framed prints arranged in salon clusters, the whole room landing somewhere between a Parisian brasserie and an old Georgetown dining room. Above it all, the rooftop bar shifts register entirely — terracotta tile, bleached oak shelving, and sage-green stools opening onto views across the Anacostia waterfront.

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Stay in the heart of Navy Yards, D.C.'s hippest neighborhood. Thompson Washington D.C. is situated in the historic Navy Yards, near the waterfront and Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and where dining, nightlife and shopping surround. Designed to be a gathering place, Thompson Washington D.C. brings people together for an elevated hospitality experience and pays homage to the neighborhood’s storied past. Drawing inspiration from traditional American dishes and classic spirit-forward cocktails, enjoy a true supper house experience at Surveyor. After dinner, head up to the Rooftop at the Thompson and unwind with 360-degree waterfront views while sipping craft cocktails and taking in Navy Yard’s lively social scene. Thompson Bar Room is also available to guests. The 225 rooms and suites all feature hardwood floors, oversized windows and custom furnishings. Many of the rooms have views of Nationals Park or river views. Upgrade your stay to a suite or to a room with a balcony. Hotel is an ideal location 1 mile from the US Capitol, 2 blocks from Nationals Park, 3 blocks from the Metro and with easy access to all the museums and monuments that DC has to offer.