Hotel in Washington DC, United States
The Jefferson
920Pearl PointsCalm, central, polished
About The Jefferson
The Jefferson is the right D.C. pick when you want a quiet, polished boutique stay rather than a large downtown hotel scene. Its Michelin 2 Keys, 2025 World Travel Awards recognition, and Travel + Leisure ranking make it a credible splurge, especially for couples, business travelers, and first-timers who value atmosphere over amenity volume.
The Jefferson in Washington, D.C. is a premium hotel entry with a small set of confirmed details that are useful for booking decisions. Verified recognition includes Michelin 2 Keys in 2024, World Travel Awards 2025 Leading Boutique Hotel, and Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World #53 in 2025 with 98 points. The verified dress code is smart casual.
A recognized Washington, D.C. hotel with limited verified detail
The strongest confirmed reason to consider The Jefferson is its recent recognition. Michelin 2 Keys in 2024, a 2025 World Travel Awards Leading Boutique Hotel honor, and a 2025 Travel + Leisure placement support treating it as a notable hotel option in Washington, D.C.
Beyond those points, this guide does not have verified details for specific room features, service style, restaurant format, wellness facilities, family amenities, prices, hours, or neighborhood positioning. Travelers should confirm any trip-critical amenities directly before booking.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Book The Jefferson if confirmed hotel recognition and a smart-casual setting are enough to make it a strong candidate for your Washington, D.C. stay. It is best evaluated as a recognized hotel rather than through unverified claims about a particular dining program, spa setup, room count, or location advantage.
Cross-shop if your decision depends on details not verified here, such as loyalty-program benefits, family amenities, wellness facilities, room configuration, or a specific dining experience. In that case, compare current information for The Jefferson with Hotel Washington, Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG, The Darcy, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. or Mayflower Inn as relevant to your trip.
For broader planning, use our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide, then pair the stay with our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide or our full Washington, D.C. bars guide if food and drinks are central to the trip.
Quick reference: choose this for a Washington, D.C. hotel with confirmed recognition; verify any amenity, dining, family, or wellness details before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does The Jefferson compare to other hotels?
The Jefferson stands out in the verified data for Michelin 2 Keys in 2024, World Travel Awards 2025 Leading Boutique Hotel, and a 2025 Travel + Leisure placement. If you are comparing options, also check current details for Hotel Washington, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. The Darcy, and Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG.
Is The Jefferson family-friendly?
This guide does not have verified family-amenity details for The Jefferson. Families should confirm room setup, services, and any child-specific needs directly before booking.
How is the location of The Jefferson?
The Jefferson is in Washington, D.C. This guide does not verify a street address, neighborhood, or landmark-based location claim.
Do loyalty programs work at The Jefferson?
This guide does not have verified loyalty-program details for The Jefferson. If points or chain benefits are important, compare current booking terms with alternatives such as Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG.
How is the pool and spa at The Jefferson?
This guide does not have verified pool or spa details for The Jefferson. If wellness facilities are a priority, confirm the current amenities directly and compare them with other Washington, D.C. hotel options.
How is the dining at The Jefferson?
This guide does not have verified details on cuisine, restaurant format, chef, dishes, hours, or pricing at The Jefferson. Treat dining-specific claims as something to confirm directly before booking.
Location
1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Washington DC, United States
Compare The Jefferson
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| The Jefferson | Near Impossible |
| Hotel Washington | Unknown |
| The Darcy | Unknown |
| Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG | Unknown |
| Mayflower Inn | Unknown |
| The St. Regis Washington, D.C. | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- Hotel Washington, Notable alternative
- The Darcy, Notable alternative
- Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG, Notable alternative
- Mayflower Inn, Notable alternative
- The St. Regis Washington, D.C., Notable alternative
How The Jefferson compares in Washington, D.C.
Choose The St. Regis Washington, D.C. if you want a grander, more formal luxury-hotel experience with a stronger classic-brand signal. Choose The Jefferson if a quieter boutique atmosphere is the reason for the spend. Both sit in the luxury conversation, but the decision is scale: St. Regis for a more traditional statement stay, The Jefferson for a lower-profile, design-led base.
Hotel Washington is the better cross-shop for travelers who want a livelier central stay and more of a social-hotel feel. The Darcy and Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG are more practical alternatives if value, easier booking, or a less formal mood matters more than award-backed boutique polish.
Mayflower Inn is the outlier in this set: consider it only if the trip benefits from a more retreat-like hotel choice rather than a central D.C. base. For most first-time Washington stays, The Jefferson is the stronger call when location and calm are both priorities; Hotel Washington or The Darcy make more sense when the hotel is mainly a launchpad for the city.
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