Riggs Washington Dc

Riggs Washington Dc - A historic bank-turned-hotel with rooftop terraces, brasserie dining, and proximity to National Mall museums

Riggs Washington Dc occupies a converted 19th-century bank building in Northwest, featuring a 139.4 m² rooftop terrace with panoramic city views and floor-to-ceiling windows. The property includes Café Riggs, a European-inspired brasserie serving locally sourced all-day menus, weekend brunches, and martini specials on Mondays, while Silver Lyan operates within the original bank vault, offering vintage cocktails. Guests can explore the National Portrait Gallery, Hirshhorn Museum, and Smithsonian institutions, all within walking distance of the hotel. The 232.3 m² event space includes private dining rooms for meetings or receptions, while corner suites offer kitchenettes and oversized windows with downtown views. Riggs Washington Dc provides soundproofed rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and 300-thread-count linens.

Pros

The rooftop terrace offers sweeping views of downtown Washington DC.

Café Riggs serves a locally sourced all-day menu and weekend brunch with limitless mimosas.

Silver Lyan, the subterranean bar, is housed in the original bank vault, featuring craft cocktails.

Walking distance to the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and the White House.

Event spaces include a semi-private dining room and private rooms for tailored menus.

Cons

Some rooms face interior courtyards instead of city views.

Limited on-site parking options in the bustling Penn Quarter neighborhood.