Name: Riggs Washington DC
Address: 900 F Street Northwest, Penn Quarter, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, US
Price range: US$271–US$914 per night
Rating: 9.1

What guests think

At Riggs Washington DC, travelers consistently praise friendly, attentive service, comfortable stylish rooms in a beautifully restored bank, and a central, walkable location near museums and the Metro, making it an appealing base for sightseeing and events.

Many mention spotless upkeep, quiet rooms, and a well-regarded gym. Common drawbacks include small or awkward bathrooms, limited storage and lighting, occasional AC or water-temperature issues, and slow or out-of-service elevators. Dining and bars earn strong praise, though some report slow service, private-event closures, and high prices. Overall, a boutique experience with more charm than sprawl.

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Facilities

Lively bars and attractive historic spaces are complemented by a well-regarded gym. Recurring issues include slow or out-of-service elevators, valet-only parking with high costs, and occasional closures of public areas or the rooftop for private events.

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Thomas

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Solid hotel and the location is perfect. Rooms were a bit smaller than the pictures seemed, but big enough. Only thing that really was a bit frustrating was the wait time for elevators.

2

ASHUTOSH

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There is no parking provided by hotel and you have to pay $64/day for vallet..

6

victoria

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Food quality was not good. Diner type of food, definitely not upscale. Not sure why they designate themselves as luxury. Also the cafe/lounge area/lobby was closed down for a private event from 3pm until the next morning and there was not where to hang around. Main areas should not be closed for private events when there are other guests checked in. Would not come back to this one. Waldorf DC was much better. Front desk staff was very nice though.

10

Kimesha

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good stay. Warm staff. Valet parking pricey - similar pricing around the area. Walkable and accessible to restaurants, public transportations.

6

Anita

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom access was poorly laid out. Of 3 elevators 2 were not working. No dresser of any kind in the room.

8

Lee

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

very classy, but the rooftop bar is not for guests. That was disappointing.

8

MR Andrew

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very good hotel, great location for Mall and museums. Capitol a short walk. Cafe Riggs is good for food and drinks. Gym is good for a city hotel.

10

Stephanie

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast at cafe Riggs was delicious, the gym was one of the nicest I’ve seen at a hotel. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. Would definitely stay again!

10

Richard

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Boutique hotel in old bank building in Penn Station area. Friendly, well trained staff. Bellmen were especially helpful! Spacious King room with luxury and modern amenities. Elevated experience in bar and restaurant. We had a lovely Sunday brunch in the dining room. Great gym and cool speakeasy on the bottom floor. Our favorite DC hotel!

8

Matthew Joseph

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed our stay overall, the rooms were clean and the hotel it's self was maintained well. The only negatives were the water in the shower seemed to be on the cool side in the morning and also the restaurant seemed to be closed for private parties pretty frequently.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe spotless rooms and well-kept common areas. A few guests reported lapses such as a stray hair, a missed clean, or an isolated pest sighting.

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10

Robin

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spotless and the staff above and beyond nice and helpful.

10

Claudio G

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service from start to finish! The doorman, check-in staff, and housekeeping were all professional and welcoming. The room was spotless, and the location is ideal—close to great restaurants, entertainment, and shops. Highly recommend Riggs Washington DC!

10

Stanley

26 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and quiet with friendly staff. Walkable to many restaurants and attractions.

10

Elizabeth

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly and efficient staff, location, price for the location, ambience and decor

6

Meghan

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had very high expectations for this hotel but was unfortunately pretty disappointed. The staff were wondering and so many of them made a special effort to engage with our young son. With that being said, the property itself cannot be a 5-star stay. First, there was a long black hair in our shower that says everything I need to know about the cleanliness of the facility. And that aside, the towels are scratchy, the beds have no support, the rooms are cute but leave a lot left to be desired, and overall the hype did not live up to the reality of this experience. I’m very surprised about the hotel rating. A few more positive notes would be that the rooms seemed very sound proof (unlike many others we’ve experienced in DC), the location cannot be beat, and our check in and checkout were seamless. We also had a good breakfast on our first morning.

10

Carolyn

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location! Everything was clean and staff was terrific.

10

Lindsay

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really well maintained building. Very friendly and helpful staff. DS&Durga scented bodycare a nice surprise. Overall a very comfortable stay.

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Sameer

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom was very small. The shower was awful to work. The bedroom was tiny!!!!! They did not state it was less than queen bed but rather a full sized bed. Definitely not for a small family . Our two little girls didn’t even fit! Awful hidden fees. They charged us for amenities… that basically included a gym which we never used!!!! Our room wasn’t even clean! Found dirty socks in room!

10

Scott

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice Washington Style decor with awesome onsite restaurant. 3-Blocks from National Mall. Many restaurants in quick walking distance. Room needs minor maintenance (patching/painting/wall cleaning).

10

Allen

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Very well, updated historic building, great bar area, the staff were very helpful, and nothing was out of place for our whole stay, which was one week

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Rooms

Stylish and generally comfortable, with many noting quiet stays, but numerous reviews cite small or awkward bathrooms, limited drawer space and lighting, and layouts that hinder storage or working. Some mention AC noise, neighbor noise, or inconsistent water temperature.

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Carol

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms poorly lit. No drawers. Odd and inconvenient shower attachments. Great Riggs bar and coffee room. Staff very friendly and helpful.

8

Rhonda

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel but rooms are very small. Especially the bathroom

8

Thomas

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Solid hotel and the location is perfect. Rooms were a bit smaller than the pictures seemed, but big enough. Only thing that really was a bit frustrating was the wait time for elevators.

10

Frances

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older facility and rooms on the small side but everything is tidy and pleasant. Beds are comfy and clean. Walkable location.

8

Elizabeth

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel building is beautiful and impeccably kept. We had a standard room. Room was beautifully decorated, clean, specious. There were two things that we were not satisfied with. The bathroom was small, but that's not the complaint. The complaint is that the door did not fully open in order to get into the bathroom. When you opened the door it stopped at the shower door and in order to enter the room completely you had to slide to the right next to the toilet then close the door, then enter the room to either shower or use the toilet. If we had been large people we would not have been able to do this. The second complaint is there is nowhere to put your clothes. There was a closet with 4 hangers to hang clothes, but no chest with drawers. As much as i loved the hotel and appreciate it's history and architecture, I will probably not return because of these matters.

10

Jessica

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I heard zero footsteps in hallways and above room. The soundproof rooms were a selling point. Sleeping somewhere different is always difficult for me because of noise. The location was also perfect.

8

ROBERT

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Visually, this property is stunning. Beautiful, clean, upscale. Room is very pretty and immaculate. But it is not made for 2 people comfortably for more than 1 night. There is only 1 chair in the room. No real table or counter space. Sink space very limited. This place is ideal for an overnight stay because of it's beauty and general room comfort.

8

John Bradley

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Room was a bit small and strangely laid out: no room to put clothes other than closet (IE. no chest of drawers), small bathroom, no clock in the room.... nice bed, quiet and comfortable - but seemed to be missing a couple of items.

10

Amir Shahram

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very upscale and clean but requires redoing bathroom showers in deluxe queen rooms with more soun proofing between rooms

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Amir Shahram

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The set up in a queen deluxe room is okay but the shower set up is not the very best- also you can hear in a queen deluxe room on the third floor when people use the bathroom shower in the room next door which is quite annoying

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, professional, and proactive across doormen, front desk, and housekeeping. A few guests encountered inconsistent attitudes or delays during busy periods.

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David

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A very friendly and stylish hotel in the perfect location for exploring Washington’s key sites. The facilities are excellent, the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, and the service is warm, attentive, and truly welcoming.

10

michelle

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel in perfect location. Absolutely no complaints. Highly recommend!

10

Claudio G

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service from start to finish! The doorman, check-in staff, and housekeeping were all professional and welcoming. The room was spotless, and the location is ideal—close to great restaurants, entertainment, and shops. Highly recommend Riggs Washington DC!

10

Neil

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent welcome, even as we walked in, with a great experience at reception. Staff spoke every time we interacted in lift etc. service is what matters.

10

Katrina

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Always a great stay Staff is phenomenal.

10

Stacey

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My family recently stayed at The Riggs while we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. The staff at the Riggs were always friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. Garret and the other doormen always remembered us and welcomed us back each day and made sure we had what we needed, even making sure we got everything out of the Ubers we arrived in. The staff were also kind enough to deliver a bottle of champagne and a chocolate cake to us on arrival day to celebrate our special occasion and even included a card. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful and well kept. We really enjoyed the warm coziness of the rooms with tasteful decor and color instead of the sad beige rooms we've had at other hotels. It was also wonderful to see throwbacks to the time the building was a bank, like the room number plates that resemble safe deposit box plates. Everything was clean and the complimentary robes, slippers, umbrella, and reusable bag were very nice to have. I also have to talk about the onsite restaurant, Cafe Riggs. The food was absolutely delicious. A few of our favorites were the Shakshuka, the salmon toast, and the goat cheese tart. The coffee was also a highlight for us. It was rich but not bitter in the slightest and was easily one of the best cups of coffee we’ve had. The location of the hotel is also perfect, it's in central DC and is only a block from the metro station or a quick Uber to most anything in DC. The Riggs staff always made sure we had everything we needed

10

Heather

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional service!! Very friendly staff.

10

Mark

5 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Awesome hotel right in the middle of everything. Service was impeccable, quiet room and safe. Rooms were a little small for a guy over 6'3" but we were not in the room very much. Many great sights to see. Our dinner was for our 40th wedding anniversary and it was amazing. Our waiter suggested the lamb and it was a great choice.

10

Sara

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic staff- every interaction- go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and valued. Haley at the front desk, cafe staff, Coach and each bellman and valet- everyone exceeded expectations of the guest experience.

10

Robert

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

All of the staff were first-class and made an effort to provide excellent service. Haley at the front desk went above and beyond to make sure our stay went well. Thank you!

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Location

Central and walkable to major museums, the Mall, Metro stops, and Capital One Arena, making sightseeing easy. Many guests found it convenient and safe for exploring.

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Joseph

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for walking downtown! It’s in the center of it all! Great vibes and Cafe Riggs is the perfect hang out for breakfast or an evening cocktail!

10

Gilad

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel with great hospitality, great location

10

Jessica

7 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful weekend in DC.Riggs is centrally located. It is close to everything.

10

Meghan

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous location. Rooms were wonderfully soundproof! Despite being in the city, you heard nothing. Friendly/helpful staff. Food/drinks at Cafe Riggs and room service was delicious. Would love to stay again!

10

Molly

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel full of history. Perfect location- right in the heart of everything

10

Carolyn

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location! Everything was clean and staff was terrific.

10

Nathan

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Close to metro

10

Jennifer

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great architecture, great service. Restaurant is amazing. Easy walk to attractions. Quiet, clean, up to date rooms. Definitely will stay here again.

10

Christa

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Riggs is a beautiful old bank building, with comfortable rooms and attentive staff. They make great cocktails too! The Riggs is in a great location too - all the main sites are walkable - the Mall is only a few minutes away from where you can see all the main sights including the Capitol and Washington Monument. If you need to go further afield, the Metro is very efficient and cheap, with a station not far from the hotel. In all an ideal location to explore Washington DC

10

Bryan

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

great location - near multiple metro stations to get anywhere; very clean

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Dining

Cafe Riggs and the bars earn strong praise for quality food and cocktails, including popular breakfasts. Some guests faced slow or inconsistent service, limited late-night options, private-event closures, and higher prices.

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Bridget

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cafe Riggs is gorgeous and the food was wonderful. We had some drinks in Silver Lyan beforehand and loved the cozy lounge vibe. The staff was super friendly and were enjoyable to be with! The rooms were clean and comfortable.

10

Liam

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff , brilliant location and restaurant was top notch

10

Stacey

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My family recently stayed at The Riggs while we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. The staff at the Riggs were always friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. Garret and the other doormen always remembered us and welcomed us back each day and made sure we had what we needed, even making sure we got everything out of the Ubers we arrived in. The staff were also kind enough to deliver a bottle of champagne and a chocolate cake to us on arrival day to celebrate our special occasion and even included a card. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful and well kept. We really enjoyed the warm coziness of the rooms with tasteful decor and color instead of the sad beige rooms we've had at other hotels. It was also wonderful to see throwbacks to the time the building was a bank, like the room number plates that resemble safe deposit box plates. Everything was clean and the complimentary robes, slippers, umbrella, and reusable bag were very nice to have. I also have to talk about the onsite restaurant, Cafe Riggs. The food was absolutely delicious. A few of our favorites were the Shakshuka, the salmon toast, and the goat cheese tart. The coffee was also a highlight for us. It was rich but not bitter in the slightest and was easily one of the best cups of coffee we’ve had. The location of the hotel is also perfect, it's in central DC and is only a block from the metro station or a quick Uber to most anything in DC. The Riggs staff always made sure we had everything we needed

8

Luka

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There room was not ready exactly at 4pm. Btw, that's kinda "late" checking in. And, unfortunately, had to wait almost 50 minutes for my risotto at Cafe Riggs, that's ridiculous...

8

Teresa

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool hotel in a converted bank within easy walking distance to the Mall. Lively restaurant and bar with excellent food, good design, courteous staff.

10

Kahina

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Would stay again. The late night menu is lacking so eat before you get there if you’re arriving after 10pm. Only 2 choices. Other than than staff is accommodating, dining and lobby is stylish and buzzy. My 2nd time staying and would stay again.

10

Kimberly

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was extremely quiet. The hotel restaurant for breakfast was awesome.

10

Christa

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Riggs is a beautiful old bank building, with comfortable rooms and attentive staff. They make great cocktails too! The Riggs is in a great location too - all the main sites are walkable - the Mall is only a few minutes away from where you can see all the main sights including the Capitol and Washington Monument. If you need to go further afield, the Metro is very efficient and cheap, with a station not far from the hotel. In all an ideal location to explore Washington DC

10

Paul

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone from valet, checkin to the waitstaff were so friendly and the food at Rigg’s cafe was fantastic! Will definitely come again!

6

Hau

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service at the cafe riggs is bad

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Month	Average price
January	US$220
February	US$264
March	US$384
April	US$404
May	US$363
June	US$350
July	US$328
August	US$183
September	US$333
October	US$354
November	US$251
December	US$219

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $354	2 $423	3 $900
4 $321	5 $436	6 $662	7 $704	8 $394	9 $900	10 $914
11 $411	12 $498	13 $787	14 $800	15 $453	16 $508	17 $450
18 $372	19 $437	20 $857	21	22 $491	23 $403	24 $415
25 $320	26 $437	27 $436	28 $480	29 $329	30 $329	31 $271

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $437	18 $543	19
20 $287	21	22	23	24	25 $560	26 $866
27 $333	28 $723	29 $787	30 $788

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Room options

Family Room (Deluxe)

Superior Double Room

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Suite (First Lady Caroline Harrison)

Suite (Atelier)

Family Room (Classic)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Suite (First Lady Angelica Van Buren)

Classic Double Room

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room (Superior)

Suite (First Lady Louisa Adams)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Suite (Gallery)

Suite (First Lady Ida Mckinley)

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