Kimpton Banneker Hotel By Ihg, Washington

Kimpton Banneker Hotel By Ihg - A boutique Washington hotel with French bistro, rooftop bar, and White House views from Embassy Row

Located in Embassy Row, a historic neighborhood of grand mansions dating to the 1800s, the Kimpton Banneker's 144 guest rooms offer views down 16th Street NW toward the White House. This Washington hotel features a ground-floor French bistro, Le Sel, and a year-round rooftop bar with panoramic city vistas. Each room includes a private bathroom with bathrobes, a flat-screen TV, WiFi, and a work desk. The hotel provides a fitness center, daily continental breakfast, morning newspapers, and a restaurant serving breakfast, dinner and weekday happy hour specials. A collection of Venus statues decorates the front lawn, while the interior showcases curated abstract art. The Banneker sits a few blocks from Dupont Circle's art galleries and historic buildings, within walking distance of the National Museum of American History and Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

Pros

Rooftop bar offers unobstructed views of DC landmarks including the White House

Located on a quiet, tree-lined avenue in the historic Embassy Row district

Daily happy hour in lobby features complimentary wine and local beers

Contemporary French bistro provides all-day dining and sidewalk seating

Cons

15-minute walk to nearest major attractions like the White House

Front lawn statuary may not appeal to all guests