Riggs Washington DC
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About this property
Riggs Washington DC is an independent 5-star hotel located in the heart of Washington, DC, steps from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Ford's Theater. The property comprises 181 individually decorated guestrooms, including 15 suites, positioned within walking distance of the nation's capital's most visited cultural institutions.
Each guestroom features a Tempur-Pedic bed dressed with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, a minibar, and a Smart television with digital programming. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout, and bathrooms are appointed with bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Cafe Riggs, the hotel's brasserie, serves American cuisine and operates a bar and lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Room service is available during limited hours for guests preferring in-room dining.
The property offers a 24-hour health club, complimentary wireless internet, and full concierge services. Amenities include wedding services, bike parking, and bicycle rentals on-site. The hotel features 2,500 square feet of conference space across two meeting rooms, supplemented by a snack bar. Additional services include dry cleaning and laundry, limo or town car service, valet parking, and luggage storage. The hotel is entirely smoke-free and maintains wheelchair accessibility throughout, including at the registration desk, fitness center, restaurant, and lounge.
Riggs Washington DC sits 0.2 miles from Capital One Arena and 1.2 miles from the Washington Monument. Washington National Airport is the closest major airport at 4 miles, with Washington Dulles International Airport 28 miles away. The hotel's location provides immediate access to the National Mall, National Gallery of Art, National Archives, and the White House Visitor Center. Overall guest ratings stand at 4.6 out of 5 across 1,414 reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM through midnight, with check-out at noon. Dogs weighing up to 35 pounds are permitted, with a non-refundable deep cleaning fee of $150 for stays up to seven days plus a $25 daily pet fee. Service animals are allowed and exempt from fees. The property welcomes LGBTQIA+ guests and does not require health documentation at check-in.
Location & nearby attractions
Smithsonian American Art Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
National Portrait Gallery - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Ford's Theater - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Capital One Arena - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
CityCenterDC - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Warner Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Archives - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Mall - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
National Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Smithsonian Institution - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
National Gallery of Art - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
White House Visitor Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
National Museum of Natural History - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Ellipse - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
College Park, MD (CGS) - 23.7 km / 14.7 mi
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 36.6 km / 22.7 mi
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 41.9 km / 26 mi
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 45 km / 28 mi
The preferred airport for Riggs Washington DC is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Tax ID - 81-5379080
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 1
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- A non-refundable 150.00 deep cleaning fee will be applied to your stay *up to seven days* along with a 25.00 daily pet fee. For extended stays; rate to be determined. Only dogs weighing up to 35 pounds. Service animals allowed.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 46.38 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 32 for adults, and USD 6 to 32 for children
- Covered valet parking fee: USD 64.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night<
Know before you go
- This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
- Up to 4 children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).