The Jefferson Hotel

Just blocks from the best-known address in Washington, D.C., this storied boutique hotel transports visitors back in time. Built in 1923, the gorgeous Beaux Arts building features furnishings and décor inspired by its namesake, Thomas Jefferson, with layered influences from his Monticello plantation home throughout its 95 rooms. Guests can learn plenty about our founding fathers and the capital’s monuments during their stay via chats with in-house historians or by skimming the leather-bound volumes stocked in the beautiful Book Room. Six documents signed by Jefferson himself hang in the lobby, adding to the authenticity of the space, while seasonal dishes at Michelin-starred Plume and cocktails accompanied by live piano tunes amp up the modern elegance. From $305–$675