Riggs Washington DC

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and purple chairs, a curved sofa, and a fireplace with a green rug.
A long dining table set with white plates, silverware, and glassware, flanked by blue upholstered chairs.
A spacious lobby with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, and a glass display case with flowers.
A room with a red sofa, two round tables, and a red lamp.
A bar area with marble columns, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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900 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20004
  • Place, Smithsonian American Art Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ford's Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Riggs Washington DC

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour health club, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, valet parking, and conference space. Change of towels is available on request.
Riggs Washington DC offers 181 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A 24-hour health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Riggs Washington DC. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Smithsonian Institution. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Cafe Riggs, a brasserie that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the restaurant
  • Steps from Smithsonian American Art Museum and Ford's Theater
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Riggs Washington DC offers its guests a 24-hour health club and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

2 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (232 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Riggs Washington DC. Parking is available for a fee.

This Belle Époque Washington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cafe Riggs - This brasserie specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Silver Lyan - This bar specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Awards and affiliations

Riggs Washington DC is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 64 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 6 to 32 for adults and USD 6 to 32 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Riggs
  • Silver Lyan

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,500 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 11 floors
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1891
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 46.38 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 32 for adults, and USD 6 to 32 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 64.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 81-5379080
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Up to 4 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Riggs Washington DC Hotel
Riggs Washington DC Washington
Riggs Washington DC Hotel Washington

Riggs Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1111 out of 1425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1425 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Maranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic old style hotel. Excellent location, nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the hotel are terrific and I always stay there when in DC
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful attached restaurant with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Clean Rooms, Great Style and Friendly Staff - Loved the bar
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rikhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, we felt instantly welcome! The service was as great as the atmosphere!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great location and fabulous staff. Spacious, clean rooms. Great breakfast and restaurant/bar. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location, service, rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful place I’ve everything stayed I will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is beautiful, extremely welcoming staff, very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riggs Cafe was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only meal we had at the hotel was a brunch at Café Riggs. Everything we ate was spectacular. The food was fresh, imaginative, and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great facility
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great late check out options. Fabulous location steps to exhibits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was top notch. Great coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable location in the heart of things
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff, rooms were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and check out and great helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant has great food quality and selection. Good service and nice atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Beautiful hotel, very kind staff members very clean hotel rooms. Riggs Café delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026