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“This is a special place. An old bank building, with all the associated grandeur and large proportions, completely overhauled with gallery-worthy contemporary style. Rooms are all individually designed; there is a superb french bistro and a bar that's sure to keep you coming back!”

“This is a special place. An old bank building, with all the associated grandeur and large proportions, completely overhauled with gallery-worthy contemporary style. Rooms are all individually designed; there is a superb french bistro and a bar that's sure to keep you coming back!”

Recommended For

  • City Style
  • The hoteliers have done a stellar job here, blending the grandeur of the old bank building with some cool contemporary style
  • Sights nearby
  • Visit the iconic Washington Monument and the Memorial Mall or the U.S. Capitol
  • Museums
  • The National Gallery of Art is a must see on any trip to the city
  • Other Activities
  • Pay your respects at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
  • Pet friendly
  • Small dogs are welcome (up to 40lbs)
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Designer
  • Luxury
  • Contemporary
  • Traditional
  • Disabled access
  • Child friendly
  • Gym
  • Chic
  • Historic
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Arguably one of the most inventive cocktail lists offered in the city in this elegant bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Small dogs are welcome (up to 40lbs)
  • Suites
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Massage
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • Concierge
  • Air conditioning
  • Disabled access
  • Child friendly
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • Visit the iconic Washington Monument and the Memorial Mall or the U.S. Capitol
  • Museums
  • The National Gallery of Art is a must see on any trip to the city
  • Other Activities
  • Pay your respects at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

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Riggs Washington DC: First In

This new D.C. hotel breathes new life into a historic building— and might just have the most inventive cocktail list in the country.

Originally published by CNTraveller (view article)