Riggs Washington DC

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour front desk
VIP Access

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Serves lunch and dinner
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Serves lunch and dinner
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Suite (First Lady Caroline Harrison) | City view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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900 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20004
  • Place, Smithsonian American Art Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ford's Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪9 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (First Lady Louisa Adams)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (First Lady Ida McKinley)

  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (First Lady Caroline Harrison)

  • 429 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (First Lady Angelica Van Buren)

  • 433 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Gallery Suite

  • 390 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Atelier Suite

  • 364 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Superior Room

  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Deluxe Room

  • 614 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., Riggs Washington DC is next to popular attractions like Smithsonian American Art Museum and Ford's Theater. This 5-star hotel has 181 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian American Art Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ford's Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • CityCenterDC - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gallery Place Chinatown Station - 4 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 20 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Succotash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Courtyard Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riggs Washington DC

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour front desk
Renovated in 2020, Riggs Washington DC offers a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Valet parking is available for USD 64.00 per night, and there's also limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free use of bicycles, a porter/bellhop, and an ATM.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Tempur-Pedic beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, safes, and phones are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
A 24-hour health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Riggs Washington DC is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 64 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 6 to 32 for adults and USD 6 to 32 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Riggs
  • Silver Lyan

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,500 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1891
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Renovated entire property - February 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 46.38 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 32 for adults, and USD 6 to 32 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 64.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 81-5379080
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Tax ID number is 81-5379080.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Riggs Washington DC Hotel
Riggs Washington DC Washington
Riggs Washington DC Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Riggs Washington DC?

Riggs Washington DC provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Riggs Washington DC?

As of Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riggs Washington DC on Jan 3, 2026 start from $145.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Riggs Washington DC?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Washington D.C. within a 10-minute walk of National Mall, Smithsonian Institution, and Capital One Arena. You'll also find White House and National Museum of Natural History less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Riggs Washington DC?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 64.00 per night with in/out privileges. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Riggs Washington DC include a casino?

No, Riggs Washington DC doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Riggs Washington DC?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Riggs Washington DC?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Riggs Washington DC?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Riggs Washington DC have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Riggs Washington DC serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Cafe Riggs.

Does Riggs Washington DC allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Riggs Washington DC for a fee of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Riggs Washington DC?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Riggs Washington DC?

The closest major airport to Riggs Washington DC is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 5.2 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 14.7 mi away (28-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Riggs Washington DC?

No, at Riggs Washington DC, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Riggs Washington DC host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Riggs Washington DC if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

Riggs Washington DC Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1104 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1439 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurence, Saint Petersburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene, west orange

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was a greatnplace to stay with clean room, good service, and great restauarent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir Shahram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very upscale and clean but requires redoing bathroom showers in deluxe queen rooms with more soun proofing between rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel- walking distance to museums and an amazing bar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amir Shahram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, Hockessin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fabulous design. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Greensboro

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, helpful and friendly staff, great location, great food, even gave my daughter a birthday surprise which was much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satoshi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimesha, Brooklyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good stay. Warm staff. Valet parking pricey - similar pricing around the area. Walkable and accessible to restaurants, public transportations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimo, Miami Beach

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, East Haddam

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025