The Capital Hilton
Washington, District of Columbia
The Capital Hilton
1001 16th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036 Original Property Opened in 1943 Historic Hotels of America member since 2014
In the heart of the nation’s capital, The Capital Hilton rewards guests with all that Washington, D.C. has to offer, including art galleries, theatres, museums, memorials on the National Mall, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Situated two blocks north of The White House, every U.S. president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt has visited the hotel, attending inaugural balls, meetings, and private gatherings. The Capital Hilton offers a thoughtfully blended contemporary and historic setting, with renowned service, impeccable accommodations, and modern conveniences. Guests will enjoy fresh, regionally inspired cuisine at North Gate Grill and The Statler Lounge, or recharge at the complimentary fitness center.
Discover
- Discover The Capital Hilton’s regal design and exquisite features throughout this historic hotel, which are complemented with historic décor that cements its identity as one of Washington, D.C.’s most celebrated hotels throughout history. The Capital Hilton has hosted presidents, dignitaries, and notable leaders throughout its distinguished history.
- Admire the Presidential Ballroom and the Continental Room, which have held important historical events and prominent gatherings since the hotel opened as the Statler Hotel in 1943. Featuring event spaces that were unheard of prior to the hotel’s opening, this historic hotel has hosted inaugural balls in the Presidential Ballroom, and private presidential interviews for vice presidential candidates in the Continental Room, which was the first official presidential holding room for the president to engage in private conversations.
- Stay where presidents have stayed, as every president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt has stayed at The Capital Hilton, thereby continuing this presidential tradition for decades.
Explore
- Tour La Galerie on K, an original art exhibtion space at The Capital Hilton. La Galerie on K partners with local artists and community centers to celebrate the unique cultural landscape of the nation’s capital. The rotating exhibitions always ensure something inspiring to encounter in the hotel’s lobby. La Galerie on K is free and open to the public daily.
- Take a look at the White House, the people’s house and the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States, which is located at the most iconic address in the city, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Admire the Neoclassical architecture.
- Explore the Smithsonian Museums, which are among the most famous museums and galleries in the world. Comprised of nine research facilities and 19 museums, including the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Museums cover a wide range of subjects including cultural history, air and space, American art, and natural history. Then roam across the National Mall, designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant. Some of the memorials to visit include the Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, as well as the World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Experience
- Take part in lively seasonal events at The Capital Hilton. Enter the hotel’s Halloween costume contest, or celebrate D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms at the hotel’s lobby. During the beloved Cherry Blossom season, guests can share their springtime wishes in the hotel lobby in a version of a Japanese tradition or participate in the Blossom Kite Festival with a complimentary kite.
- Experience a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the busiest performing arts facility in the United States, which hosts approximately 3,500 performances for nearly two million visitors every year. The Washington National Opera, the National Symphony Orchestra, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet all make their homes at the Kennedy Center.
- Get to Georgetown and take a guided or self-guided tour of this historic neighborhood. Established 50 years before Washington, Georgetown originated as a small Maryland port city on the banks of the Potomac River. Georgetown now boasts the most expensive and desirable property in the city, as well as Georgetown University, rich history, shops, and famous cupcakes.
Taste
- Savor special offerings celebrating the cherry blossoms at the hotel's coffee shop and lounge. Cherry blossom lattes are available at the Grind, while visitors to the Statler Lounge can enjoy seasonal cocktails and bento boxes and Japanese whisky tastings.
- Dig into a sumptuous breakfast at Old Ebbitt Grill to see powerbrokers, members of Congress, and lobbyists peppering the booths, devouring their breakfasts, and taking their morning meetings.
- Enjoy a meal in the main dining room of The Occidental restaurant. A gathering place for the nation’s political powerbrokers, sports figures, and celebrities since 1906, the photos of these notables line the walls of the restaurant and serve as a barometer for the city and a reminder of the honorable, scandalous, and fun adventures that have taken place within its walls.
- Bite into a Washington, D.C. original half-smoke sausage at Ben’s Chili Bowl, a casual eatery that has played host to jazz legends Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Ella Fitzgerald, and was popularized by President Barack Obama.
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Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Take part in a magic-filled weekend in the heart of Washington, DC with spectacular performances, thematic cocktails, and unforgettable memories.
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