If you want to pretend you’re a visiting head of state, this is the perfect D.C. hotel to book. Wide hallways in the light-filled atrium lead to your room, which boasts oversized windows—hopefully with a view of the U.S. Capitol or the Washington Monument, if you’re lucky. The decor, designed by prior ownership, is classically opulent, with blue and white drapery, sparkling chandeliers, upholstered furniture, and marble-covered bathrooms. Each one of the property’s 263 guest rooms is unique, but they all retain the building’s original character including architectural details like solid wood doors, wainscoting, and intricate molding.
