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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Washington D.C., United States

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

On Pennsylvania Avenue stands a building that was long one of the city's most important landmarks. Built between 1892 and 1899 in the Romanesque Revival style, the most spectacular feature of the Old Post Office is the former mail hall, now a nine-storey atrium and the central hub of the building, surrounded by suites, restaurants, and lounges. Rising to nearly 100 metres, the clock tower offers one of the finest views in Washington, while the suites explore the building’s history with almost literal precision. The Presidential Suite is in the former office of the Postmaster General, where the cornices still bear the carved symbols of the U.S. Postal Service. Beneath the atrium lies Peacock Alley, named in honour of the bar at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Afternoon tea takes the residence’s heritage even more seriously, with a tea service decorated with the clock’s roman numerals, and tea towers inspired by the Clock Tower itself.

Accommodations

What we like

The Suite

The Franklin One Bedroom Suite, in navy and white, echoing the American flag.

The Drink

At Peacock Alley, order a Lincoln Lime for a taste of history.

The Bite

At Bazaar Meat, the Jamón Experience takes a detour from Washington to Catalonia, best served with Pà Amb Tomàquet.

Location

Address

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

20004 Washington D.C., United States

Airport

Reagan National, ten minutes by car; Dulles for long-haul intercontinental arrivals.

Washington DC

Between the White House and the Capitol; National Mall six minutes on foot, CityCenterDC boutiques ten.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: 9.95 US$ per day