CHECKING IN: Riggs Washington DC
Let’s check in and check out this luxury boutique hotel in the heart of DC, shall we?
THE WHERE:
Washington, DC
THE WHAT:
Housed in the former Riggs National Bank, the stately 1891 Romanesque landmarked building features gilded age elegance with all the modern amenities. The sweeping main level colonnaded bar, restaurant and lobby are de rigeur for a cocktail, while its 181 rooms feature playfully chic bespoke décor and bath amenities from D.S. & Durga.
THE WHEN:
Ideal for cherry blossom season (March) thru summer (which is peak tourist season) and Fall all the way up to December for the lighting for the National Christmas Tree—there’s always something to do in Washington DC!
The YUM:
Dine all day long at Café Riggs’ bar, café or dining room, from brunch classics like French Toast and Eggs Royale to their modern fresh take on seasonal dinner classics. Feeling swanky? Head downstairs to Silver Lyan for cocktails and globally-influenced elegant bites.
Whet your Whistle: The Riggs Spritz featuring Pineau, cherry Cointreau & rosé bubbles
The WHY?:
The Riggs is located centrally in Penn Quarter, a stone’s throw from the Mall, and within steps of DC’s famed museums (the National Portrait Gallery is on the next block). The hotel’s fabulous and friendly concierge team can book your reservations and tickets with ease, and truly it’s perfect spot for a morning coffee meeting or an evening cocktail.
The MORE:
National Museum of African History
National Portrait Gallery
The Kennedy Center
Union Market
