The Jefferson
Category: Hotel Bars, Cocktail Bars, Luxury
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Price:
Address: 1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
✨ Vibe
Steeped in history and classic luxury, The Jefferson offers a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere defined by impeccable service, colonial-era elegance, and award-winning refinement.🍸 Best For
Intimate nightcaps, historic ambiance, sophisticated cocktail hours, and upscale weekend brunches.🔥 Highlights
- Quill Bar: An upscale, moody destination featuring expertly mixed creative cocktails and contemporary comfort food, perfect for a refined evening in the city.
- The Greenhouse: A stunning dining space anchored by a historic skylight, offering a celebrated weekend brunch featuring signature dishes like cast iron baked eggs.
- The Book Room: A colonial-style library lounge where guests can admire documents signed by Thomas Jefferson and consult with the hotel's historian on Saturday mornings.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are highly recommended for dining at The Greenhouse, particularly for its popular brunch and breakfast services.
- Quill provides a full dinner service alongside its signature cocktail menu, offering a more relaxed "no jacket required" luxury experience.
🔄 Weekly Events
🍳 Daily Breakfast & Lunch at The Greenhouse
Eclectic fare and all-day dining options available daily.
Nightly Cocktails & Dinner at Quill 🍸
Creative cocktails, contemporary comfort food, and full dinner service.
Signature Dinner & Cocktails at Quill 🍸
Experience creative cocktails and contemporary comfort food with full dinner service nightly.
Weekend Brunch at The Greenhouse 🥂
Enjoy delightfully eclectic fare and brunch under a stunning skylight.
📰 In the News
The Best Hotels in Washington, DC, the Nation's Vibrant Capital
The Jefferson is a sophisticated, 99-room historic hotel located four blocks north of the White House that offers a quiet and formal retreat. It features unique historic charms like a library and an old-fashioned dumbwaiter, catering to guests who prefer a serene, traditional atmosphere over modern trends.
The secret history of how Jefferson’s words were doctored inside his memorial
The Jefferson Memorial features wall inscriptions that were selectively edited and stitched together by a 1940s commission to present Thomas Jefferson as an abolitionist. This historical investigation details how the memorial's creators, including Jefferson's descendants, navigated racial politics and segregation to shape a specific narrative of the founding father's complex legacy.
What to Expect at the Jefferson Memorial in Spring 2026
The Jefferson Memorial has completed major exterior and interior renovations, including the cleaning of the dome and the removal of scaffolding from the rotunda and base. While the monument is largely open for the 2026 spring season, the basement museum gallery remains unfinished and is currently awaiting a new exhibit design.
Recent Reviews from Google
The Jefferson is exceptional for the superb service offered by its impeccable staff. Kudos to the doormen, bell staff and reception staff, whose solicitous and attentive welcome set the tone for an...
I came into this hotel with not many expectations, however I was blown away. This hotel is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever seen. And this is not just at the surface level, it is carpets in the...
I cannot say enough good things about the Jefferson Hotel. My husband and I recent stayed there this past weekend and everything was top notch. The service was unbeatable from the doorman, bellhops,...
Used Amex fine hotels for the Jefferson, Conrad and Waldorf. I don’t recommend the Jefferson. There’s nothing to this place and rather a gloomy vibe. The rooms are small and have nothing special to...
We stayed 4 nights in this beautiful boutique hotel that is within walking distance of most all major DC attractions. From the moment you step out of the car and enter the hotel en route to your...
