This post is in partnership with the Washington Court Hotel and I was gifted a complimentary stay in their Executive Suite and adjacent Capitol View King. This in no way alters my thoughts of the hotel and as always, all opinions stated are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that support The Espresso Edition.
If you’re planning a trip or staycation in Washington, D.C. then you need to book a night (or more) at the Washington Court Hotel – a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the city.
Over the second weekend in July, I took a road-trip with my friend, Kaylyn, to Washington, D.C. I’ve been to this city more than a dozen times in my life, since I live less than three hours away, in Richmond. However, I’ve never really had the opportunity to explore much of it as an adult. I wanted to book a stay somewhere that was in the heart of all the activity, so I was incredibly blessed by Washington Court Hotel and their generosity in putting us up for the evening.
When we arrived at the hotel, the valet immediately jumped into action to take care of our car, and the hotel attendant placed all our luggage on a trolley to bring up to our room. Check-in service was quick and easy, and in no time, we were taking the glass elevator up to the 14th floor.
The executive suite provides an immense amount of space, with an entire living room, dining area, and wet bar. There was a pull-down bed (that can easily be pushed back up onto the wall), fully made and ready for Kaylyn, and a complimentary charcuterie board from the chef awaiting our arrival. Adjacent to this already luxurious sitting area was the “Capitol View King” room.
This hotel is just a few blocks from the Capitol Building and if you book this suite, you’ll be met with the most breathtaking view of the cityscape each time you peer out the window. In all honesty, I would’ve been perfectly alright spending my entire trip to D.C. just lounging on my king-size bed or couch, staring out the window, and counting the rooftop bars. I’m not even kidding when I say it was one of the most stunning city views I’ve ever seen.
Let’s talk a bit about what you’ll experience when you stay at the Washington Court Hotel.
Let me just preface this by saying that I never sleep well on the first night in a hotel. It’s a whole thing. I’m always trying to adjust to an unfamiliar mattress, with lights in odd places, and sounds that startle me awake. However, I slept like a rock during my one-night stay at Washington Court Hotel. Their bed was the perfect combination of cushy and firm, they had blackout curtains that fully closed, every light turned out, and I had individually-controlled air conditioning (allowing me to keep it several degrees cooler in my room than in the living area where Kaylyn was resting). If my alarm hadn’t gone off the next morning, I think I would’ve slept way past our check-out time at noon.
If I could’ve changed one thing, it would’ve been the speed of the internet. As a blogger, I need to be able to navigate social media and my website quickly and easily, and I had plenty to post after a long day of exploring Chinatown and The Wharf. However, when I plopped down in bed to begin my work, I ended up turning the Wi-Fi on and off multiple times, and still couldn’t get great signal. It could have been the altitude though, so I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt, considering what a fabulous experience we had overall.
In the morning, you can order food from a personal tablet in your room. You can also check the weather, ask for fresh towels, and plenty more. It makes the experience simple and convenient. We were so busy taking photos and planning out our content for the day (all while wearing their giant, fluffy robes), that we didn’t have the opportunity to eat there, but next time I visit, I’m definitely taking advantage of their breakfast options! Check-out was just as quick and easy as check-in, and in no time, valet brought our car to the door so we could head to Georgetown!
Right now, Washington Court Hotel is running a really exciting contest! If you share your favorite moment from a trip to the hotel, you could win a 2-night weekend stay with free parking, and more! In addition, they wanted me to let my readers know that if you book a stay on a Friday or Saturday night, they’ll waive the valet fee! So what are you waiting for? Get your booty to this luxury, boutique hotel right away!
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Cathy says
This hotel looks so nice! We are planning a trip there for next spring, I will have to check this hotel out!
XOXO
Cathy
Stephanie Whitman says
Oooh yesss this hotel would be right up your alley. Luxurious and modern, kid-friendly, and doesn’t totally break the bank!
Lydia says
What a gorgeous suite, and the hotel sounds like it’s go so many fabulous amenities! Looks like you lived in up during your stay!
Chic on the Cheap
Stephanie Whitman says
We certainly did! We had the best time hanging out in the suite. Honestly, we could’ve stayed there the whole time and never gone out and I wouldn’t have been upset about it haha!
Rach says
This hotel is so cute! Definitely looks an amazing place to stay. Next time I’m in D.C. I need to remember this hotel!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Stephanie Whitman says
For sure, put it on your list! It’s the best place to stay for a romantic getaway or a girl’s trip!
Adriana Renee says
I’ve been wanting to go back to DC to visit. This seems like a great place to stay!
Stephanie Whitman says
It’s excellent, for sure. DC has so many amazing things to do, and this hotel was the perfect hub!
Hillary Conheady says
Wow this room looks so nice! I want to visit asap!!
Stephanie Whitman says
You should make a vacation to DC happen. It’s the perfect place to go for a girl’s trip!
Taylor Aube says
This hotel looks so fancy,and I love a good charcuterie board! Your room is so spacious and I love the modern decor. The view is pretty amazing too 😍 D.C. is such a fun city to explore!
Stephanie Whitman says
Yesss – the fact that they greeted us with that amazing cheese board just made the whole experience even better. The space was amazingly luxe and modern, and the view was to literally die for!
Tanvi Rastogi says
What a great suite and location for the hotel. Love all your pictures. Perfect staycation.
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Stephanie Whitman says
It would definitely be the perfect place for a staycation for you since you’re right there in DC! 🙂 We still had to take a bit of a road trip, but it was 100% worth it for this place!
Greta says
What a pretty hotel! It looks like y’all had the best stay.
Stephanie Whitman says
We had an amazing time. I’d never gone on a trip with any of my friends, so it was a really cool experience!
Laura S says
Next time we come through that area, we are definitely looking into this hotel! It looks absolutely gorgeous! I have found that wifi at any hotel isn’t great, unfortunately which can be a huge bummer but definitely doesn’t take away from the rest of the time you have at an amazing hotel!
Stephanie Whitman says
It’s the perfect place to stay with your family! Tons of space, kid-friendly, and close to EVERYTHING in DC that you might want to do! The wi-fi issue was a bummer, but it could also have been because we were on the 14th floor haha!
Ashley Hargrove says
This place looks absolutely amazing! The rooms are HUGE too which I absolutely love. There’s nothing worse than being cramped in a tiny room when all you want to do is relax!
Stephanie Whitman says
I couldn’t even believe the size. I think the entire executive suite was bigger than my townhome haha! But it was definitely nice to have all the space we needed – and then some!
Erin says
Love DC and there are sooooo many amazing things to do! So glad you loved your stay! Will add it to our list to try when we switch up our spot next trip!
Stephanie Whitman says
They’re totally kid-friendly, so it would be perfect for you guys – and if you get a suite like this, you’d have all the space you need – plus a view that can’t be beat!
Kileen says
This hotel looks amazing babe! Will definitely have to stay here if I’m ever in the area!
Kileen
cute & little
Stephanie Whitman says
You’d love it. Totally luxurious without being completely over the top. We loved every second of our stay!
Riah says
Well I know where I’m staying next time I visit Washington, D.C., that’s for sure. Thanks for the info on this hotel!
Stephanie Whitman says
Oh YES girl, you gotta! It’s such an incredible place to stay.
Morgan Tyner says
This honest review is just wonderful!! I am all about staying in boutique hotels and supporting them!! So, when I visit Washington, you can bet I’ll be checking this out! Also, your photos are the cutest & capture the space so well!! 💫
Stephanie Whitman says
Eeek you definitely need to check them out for sure! I would recommend this place hands down to anyone. It was absolutely spectacular from beginning to end.
Nataly says
I love all your photos! Looks like you all had a wonderful time in the hotel! Looks like the perfect spot!
Stephanie Whitman says
It really was perfect for our little weekend away. I wish we could’ve even stayed longer. I wanted to take advantage of the giant bathtubs and do a good bubble bar soak haha!
Monica says
The suite and the view look amazing! Washington D.C. is a great distance for a weekend trip for us (from Pittsburgh) and I would love to stay here for a future trip!
Stephanie Whitman says
Oooh girl if you ever go to DC, let me know and I’ll drive up from Richmond to meet you! Hehe you’d love it there!
Ifeoluwa says
The executive suit looks amazing! Boutique hotels are best! I can’t wait to visit soon 🙂
Stephanie Whitman says
Agreed for sure! I hope you get a chance to stay here at some point. It’s amazing!
Carrington Barfield says
This looks like such a gorgeous hotel! I’ve never stayed in a boutique hotel, but this one sure does look pretty incredible! 🙂
Stephanie Whitman says
Honestly, I think boutique hotels are my favorite. There’s something much more personal about them, in my opinion. You’d love this one!
Oh to Be a Muse says
You two are the cutest. I’ve never been to D.C., but at least now I know where to stay when I do eventually visit.
Stephanie Whitman says
Awww shucks, thanks! DC is amazing. There’s so much history and so many amazing things to do and see there. I recommend it to everyone!
Morgan says
I just did a staycation in my city and it was so fun!! Next time I’m heading to DC I’m going to check out this place! I love a good modern hotel room 🙂
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Stephanie Whitman says
You’re right, that does sound fun! It’s been a little while since I’ve done a staycation. I’ll have to plan that for me and my hubby sometime soon! You definitely gotta check this spot out in DC next time you’re in the area.
Christie says
Love this post! The pic of you on the bed gazing out over the city is #goals. I lived in DC for 3 years (just moved to Cali last year) and didn’t even know this place existed!
Stephanie Whitman says
Ahhh thank you! I couldn’t believe the view when we got there. I knew we booked the Capitol view suite, but I didn’t know it would be THAT gorgeous! Definitely dreamy. It’s certainly not glitzy on the outside, but the inside is another story. So beautiful!
Kasey Holloway says
Wow! What a beautiful hotel! I also didn’t realize you live in VA! I live in Roanoke, so I frequent D.C. often! I will definitely have to put this hotel on my list to stay at!
Stephanie Whitman says
Haha, yeah girl I’m in Richmond. Just a hop skip and jump from you! DC is one of my favorite weekend trip spots 🙂
Candace Hampton says
What a nice hotel! I love the decoration of the room. It’s fun to order through the tablet. I stayed at a hotel in Philadelphia and they had tablets too.
Stephanie Whitman says
Everything was simple and clean and luxurious, which I loved. I had never seen a hotel with tablets like this. I thought it was SO cool!
Lily says
This is such a chic hotel! I love it. Looks like y’all had a blast!
Stephanie Whitman says
Chic is an excellent way to describe it. It was totally gorgeous and comfortable!
Lee says
wow that hotel room is massive!! Love it!
Stephanie Whitman says
It was certainly huge. And I’m glad for that because we had so much space to lay out all our outfits and things for the whole trip!
Indya | The Small Adventurer says
Oh my goodness, it looks like you rented out an entire HOUSE! That room is huuuuuge, and what an amazing view. For someone like me who loves the hotel part of travelling more than most other aspects, having a good view is super important! 🙌
Stephanie Whitman says
HAHA! That’s exactly what I thought too. I think the square footage was actually larger than my townhome! It was magnificent, to say the least. And the view was to DIE FOR! Truly spectacular!
Crystal // Dreams, etc. says
This looks like such a great place to stay! I’ve been wanting to get back to DC so next time I do I’ll keep this in mind.
Stephanie Whitman says
Yesss definitely make sure to check it out. This hotel was incredible and perfect spot to relax on a getaway!
Becky says
That room looks incredible! True luxury. We are only about 3-4 hours from DC and it’s been awhile since I’ve visited, so I’d love to do a weekend trip there sometime.
Stephanie Whitman says
It really was luxurious. I was shocked at what an incredible price it was for something this “fancy”! You should definitely do a weekend getaway here sometime.
Rachel says
Your trip to DC looked absolutely AMAZING! I’m heading down there on Thursday and so bummed that I didn’t book a stay at the Washington Court! Next time!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Stephanie Whitman says
I’m gonna be sending you some more recommendations later today! Hopefully you’ll get to check out all the fun spots!
Maria says
These pictures look lovely and like you two had the best time ever! I want a trip with my bestie! 🙂 I’ve never visited this hotel, but next time I’m around the Washington D.C. area I’ll be sure to check it out.
Stephanie Whitman says
We definitely had a great time. I wish we could go back already! I had never done a trip with a friend before, so it was a really neat opportunity to go with Kaylyn!
Perri says
Sounds like a lovely stay! I must say, I love the sound of using a tablet to order breakfast – then no one has to hear my sleepy voice, haha! I also adore city views and charcuterie so I’d say this hotel is for me 🙂
Stephanie Whitman says
It was the definition of lovely. The tablet was such a neat addition. I’d never visited a hotel with that feature before and I really liked it! And the view couldn’t be beat, that’s for sure!
Tonya Morris says
Your stay sounds amazing! I am only 45 minutes from D.C. so I will definitely try and stay here the next time I visit!
Helena Marz says
This hotel looks awesome and looks like a time well spent! I have never been to Washington D.C. but if I get the opportunity to go, I will have to keep this hotel in mind!
Kristin Taylor says
Ahhh this place looks perfect for our upcoming stay! My husband and I are going to DC soon to visit with some friends and were actually looking for a place that is centrally located and I guess, homey yet elevated. Comfortable chic!
Deborah says
That hotel is so cute! I live in DC but this place would be so fun for a staycation!
Anna English says
This looks like such a cute little spot! I love how open the space is.
Lauryn Hock says
I haven’t been to Washington D.C. but it is on my bucketlist. I’ll definitely check out this hotel when we go!
Delia Atenea says
I’ve never actually been to Washington DC but whenever I do, I’m definitely checking the Washington Court out! I love the clean lines and aesthetic of it!
Caitlin says
You two are so cute! What a beautiful suite!
Carolyn says
I would totally get my booty here if I lived nearby! I’ve been to DC once, and it was such a long time ago. I would love to visit as an adult! This place looks amazing to stay at!
Hillary Conheady says
Wow this room looks so nice! I want to visit asap!!
Stephanie Whitman says
You should make a vacation to DC happen. It’s the perfect place to go for a girl’s trip!
Tanvi Rastogi says
What a great suite and location for the hotel. Love all your pictures. Perfect staycation.
❥ tanvii.com
Stephanie Whitman says
It would definitely be the perfect place for a staycation for you since you’re right there in DC! 🙂 We still had to take a bit of a road trip, but it was 100% worth it for this place!
Rach says
This hotel is so cute! Definitely looks an amazing place to stay. Next time I’m in D.C. I need to remember this hotel!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Stephanie Whitman says
For sure, put it on your list! It’s the best place to stay for a romantic getaway or a girl’s trip!
Lydia says
What a gorgeous suite, and the hotel sounds like it’s go so many fabulous amenities! Looks like you lived in up during your stay!
Chic on the Cheap
Stephanie Whitman says
We certainly did! We had the best time hanging out in the suite. Honestly, we could’ve stayed there the whole time and never gone out and I wouldn’t have been upset about it haha!
Taylor Aube says
This hotel looks so fancy,and I love a good charcuterie board! Your room is so spacious and I love the modern decor. The view is pretty amazing too 😍 D.C. is such a fun city to explore!
Stephanie Whitman says
Yesss – the fact that they greeted us with that amazing cheese board just made the whole experience even better. The space was amazingly luxe and modern, and the view was to literally die for!
Ashley Hargrove says
This place looks absolutely amazing! The rooms are HUGE too which I absolutely love. There’s nothing worse than being cramped in a tiny room when all you want to do is relax!
Stephanie Whitman says
I couldn’t even believe the size. I think the entire executive suite was bigger than my townhome haha! But it was definitely nice to have all the space we needed – and then some!
Cathy says
This hotel looks so nice! We are planning a trip there for next spring, I will have to check this hotel out!
XOXO
Cathy
Stephanie Whitman says
Oooh yesss this hotel would be right up your alley. Luxurious and modern, kid-friendly, and doesn’t totally break the bank!
Greta says
What a pretty hotel! It looks like y’all had the best stay.
Stephanie Whitman says
We had an amazing time. I’d never gone on a trip with any of my friends, so it was a really cool experience!
Erin says
Love DC and there are sooooo many amazing things to do! So glad you loved your stay! Will add it to our list to try when we switch up our spot next trip!
Stephanie Whitman says
They’re totally kid-friendly, so it would be perfect for you guys – and if you get a suite like this, you’d have all the space you need – plus a view that can’t be beat!
Adriana Renee says
I’ve been wanting to go back to DC to visit. This seems like a great place to stay!
Stephanie Whitman says
It’s excellent, for sure. DC has so many amazing things to do, and this hotel was the perfect hub!
Laura S says
Next time we come through that area, we are definitely looking into this hotel! It looks absolutely gorgeous! I have found that wifi at any hotel isn’t great, unfortunately which can be a huge bummer but definitely doesn’t take away from the rest of the time you have at an amazing hotel!
Stephanie Whitman says
It’s the perfect place to stay with your family! Tons of space, kid-friendly, and close to EVERYTHING in DC that you might want to do! The wi-fi issue was a bummer, but it could also have been because we were on the 14th floor haha!
Nataly says
I love all your photos! Looks like you all had a wonderful time in the hotel! Looks like the perfect spot!
Stephanie Whitman says
It really was perfect for our little weekend away. I wish we could’ve even stayed longer. I wanted to take advantage of the giant bathtubs and do a good bubble bar soak haha!
Carrington Barfield says
This looks like such a gorgeous hotel! I’ve never stayed in a boutique hotel, but this one sure does look pretty incredible! 🙂
Stephanie Whitman says
Honestly, I think boutique hotels are my favorite. There’s something much more personal about them, in my opinion. You’d love this one!
Monica says
The suite and the view look amazing! Washington D.C. is a great distance for a weekend trip for us (from Pittsburgh) and I would love to stay here for a future trip!
Stephanie Whitman says
Oooh girl if you ever go to DC, let me know and I’ll drive up from Richmond to meet you! Hehe you’d love it there!
Kasey Holloway says
Wow! What a beautiful hotel! I also didn’t realize you live in VA! I live in Roanoke, so I frequent D.C. often! I will definitely have to put this hotel on my list to stay at!
Stephanie Whitman says
Haha, yeah girl I’m in Richmond. Just a hop skip and jump from you! DC is one of my favorite weekend trip spots 🙂
Kileen says
This hotel looks amazing babe! Will definitely have to stay here if I’m ever in the area!
Kileen
cute & little
Stephanie Whitman says
You’d love it. Totally luxurious without being completely over the top. We loved every second of our stay!
Morgan Tyner says
This honest review is just wonderful!! I am all about staying in boutique hotels and supporting them!! So, when I visit Washington, you can bet I’ll be checking this out! Also, your photos are the cutest & capture the space so well!! 💫
Stephanie Whitman says
Eeek you definitely need to check them out for sure! I would recommend this place hands down to anyone. It was absolutely spectacular from beginning to end.
Morgan says
I just did a staycation in my city and it was so fun!! Next time I’m heading to DC I’m going to check out this place! I love a good modern hotel room 🙂
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Stephanie Whitman says
You’re right, that does sound fun! It’s been a little while since I’ve done a staycation. I’ll have to plan that for me and my hubby sometime soon! You definitely gotta check this spot out in DC next time you’re in the area.
Christie says
Love this post! The pic of you on the bed gazing out over the city is #goals. I lived in DC for 3 years (just moved to Cali last year) and didn’t even know this place existed!
Stephanie Whitman says
Ahhh thank you! I couldn’t believe the view when we got there. I knew we booked the Capitol view suite, but I didn’t know it would be THAT gorgeous! Definitely dreamy. It’s certainly not glitzy on the outside, but the inside is another story. So beautiful!
Ifeoluwa says
The executive suit looks amazing! Boutique hotels are best! I can’t wait to visit soon 🙂
Stephanie Whitman says
Agreed for sure! I hope you get a chance to stay here at some point. It’s amazing!
Oh to Be a Muse says
You two are the cutest. I’ve never been to D.C., but at least now I know where to stay when I do eventually visit.
Stephanie Whitman says
Awww shucks, thanks! DC is amazing. There’s so much history and so many amazing things to do and see there. I recommend it to everyone!
Candace Hampton says
What a nice hotel! I love the decoration of the room. It’s fun to order through the tablet. I stayed at a hotel in Philadelphia and they had tablets too.
Stephanie Whitman says
Everything was simple and clean and luxurious, which I loved. I had never seen a hotel with tablets like this. I thought it was SO cool!
Lily says
This is such a chic hotel! I love it. Looks like y’all had a blast!
Stephanie Whitman says
Chic is an excellent way to describe it. It was totally gorgeous and comfortable!
Maria says
These pictures look lovely and like you two had the best time ever! I want a trip with my bestie! 🙂 I’ve never visited this hotel, but next time I’m around the Washington D.C. area I’ll be sure to check it out.
Stephanie Whitman says
We definitely had a great time. I wish we could go back already! I had never done a trip with a friend before, so it was a really neat opportunity to go with Kaylyn!
Becky says
That room looks incredible! True luxury. We are only about 3-4 hours from DC and it’s been awhile since I’ve visited, so I’d love to do a weekend trip there sometime.
Stephanie Whitman says
It really was luxurious. I was shocked at what an incredible price it was for something this “fancy”! You should definitely do a weekend getaway here sometime.
Perri says
Sounds like a lovely stay! I must say, I love the sound of using a tablet to order breakfast – then no one has to hear my sleepy voice, haha! I also adore city views and charcuterie so I’d say this hotel is for me 🙂
Stephanie Whitman says
It was the definition of lovely. The tablet was such a neat addition. I’d never visited a hotel with that feature before and I really liked it! And the view couldn’t be beat, that’s for sure!
Lauryn Hock says
I haven’t been to Washington D.C. but it is on my bucketlist. I’ll definitely check out this hotel when we go!
Deborah says
That hotel is so cute! I live in DC but this place would be so fun for a staycation!
Helena Marz says
This hotel looks awesome and looks like a time well spent! I have never been to Washington D.C. but if I get the opportunity to go, I will have to keep this hotel in mind!
Anna English says
This looks like such a cute little spot! I love how open the space is.
Delia Atenea says
I’ve never actually been to Washington DC but whenever I do, I’m definitely checking the Washington Court out! I love the clean lines and aesthetic of it!
Tonya Morris says
Your stay sounds amazing! I am only 45 minutes from D.C. so I will definitely try and stay here the next time I visit!
Kristin Taylor says
Ahhh this place looks perfect for our upcoming stay! My husband and I are going to DC soon to visit with some friends and were actually looking for a place that is centrally located and I guess, homey yet elevated. Comfortable chic!
Carolyn says
I would totally get my booty here if I lived nearby! I’ve been to DC once, and it was such a long time ago. I would love to visit as an adult! This place looks amazing to stay at!
Caitlin says
You two are so cute! What a beautiful suite!
Lee says
wow that hotel room is massive!! Love it!
Stephanie Whitman says
It was certainly huge. And I’m glad for that because we had so much space to lay out all our outfits and things for the whole trip!
Indya | The Small Adventurer says
Oh my goodness, it looks like you rented out an entire HOUSE! That room is huuuuuge, and what an amazing view. For someone like me who loves the hotel part of travelling more than most other aspects, having a good view is super important! 🙌
Stephanie Whitman says
HAHA! That’s exactly what I thought too. I think the square footage was actually larger than my townhome! It was magnificent, to say the least. And the view was to DIE FOR! Truly spectacular!
Rachel says
Your trip to DC looked absolutely AMAZING! I’m heading down there on Thursday and so bummed that I didn’t book a stay at the Washington Court! Next time!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Stephanie Whitman says
I’m gonna be sending you some more recommendations later today! Hopefully you’ll get to check out all the fun spots!
Crystal // Dreams, etc. says
This looks like such a great place to stay! I’ve been wanting to get back to DC so next time I do I’ll keep this in mind.
Stephanie Whitman says
Yesss definitely make sure to check it out. This hotel was incredible and perfect spot to relax on a getaway!
Riah says
Well I know where I’m staying next time I visit Washington, D.C., that’s for sure. Thanks for the info on this hotel!
Stephanie Whitman says
Oh YES girl, you gotta! It’s such an incredible place to stay.