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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Rated 8.8 in 211 reviews

The Waldorf Astoria Washington DC is an epitome of timeless elegance and sophisticated luxury, nestled in the heart of the United States capital. Housed in the iconic Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue, the hotel is ideally situated just a short walk from the National Mall, providing guests with easy access to the Smithsonian museums, the White House, and numerous other historic landmarks.

The grandeur of the property is reflected in its stunning architecture, which seamlessly blends rich history with modern comforts. Upon entering the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, guests are welcomed into a world of refined interiors and exceptional service. The hotel features elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, offering a sanctuary of comfort with plush bedding, contemporary decor, and cutting-edge amenities designed to cater to the needs of discerning travelers.

Dining at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC is an experience in itself, with restaurants that serve an array of culinary delights crafted from fresh, local ingredients. The hotel's signature restaurant and chic lounge provide sophisticated settings for everything from business meetings to special celebrations.

Guests seeking relaxation can indulge in the spa's rejuvenating treatments or take advantage of the expansive fitness center. For those organizing events, the Waldorf Astoria offers versatile venues equipped with state-of-the-art technology and personalized planning services to ensure successful meetings and unforgettable gatherings.

Impeccable service and attention to detail are the hallmarks of the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, making it a prestigious destination for leisure and business travelers alike.

 Golf courses < 5 km

Climate and Weather

January
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 9°
 4
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
 9°
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 19
Rain free days
March
 14°
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 7
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 20
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April
 19°
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 8
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 21
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May
 25°
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 9
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 20
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June
 30°
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 10
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 21
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July
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 10
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 21
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August
 32°
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 21
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Washington and near Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Jônt in Washington
Jônt
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
2.4km / 1.5mi
Rania in Washington
Rania
1 Star - High quality cooking
140m / 160yd
Fiola in Washington
Fiola
1 Star - High quality cooking
0.7km / 0.43mi
Kinship in Washington
Kinship
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.1km / 0.68mi
Métier in Washington
Métier
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.1km / 0.7mi
The Dabney in Washington
The Dabney
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.3km / 0.83mi
Causa in Washington
Causa
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.4km / 0.87mi
Oyster Oyster in Washington
Oyster Oyster
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.7km / 1.1mi
US National Archives
US National Archives
United States government agency
390m / 420yd
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Highest court of jurisdiction in the United States of America
2km / 1.2mi
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
International non-profit organization promoting science
0.6km / 0.38mi
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art
National art museum in Washington, D.C.
0.6km / 0.4mi
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Fine arts museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.5km / 0.32mi
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States' official memorial to the Holocaust in Washington, D.C.
0.9km / 0.58mi
United States Capitol
United States Capitol
Meeting place of the United States Congress
1.6km / 1mi
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum in Washington, D.C.
320m / 350yd
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Aerospace museum in Washington, D.C.
0.9km / 0.55mi
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
History museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
350m / 390yd
National Mall
National Mall
Park in Washington, D.C.
450m / 490yd
National Mall
National Mall
Park in Washington, D.C.
280m / 300yd
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Neighborhood in Washington, D.C., USA
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.6km / 0.37mi
Freer Gallery of Art
Freer Gallery of Art
Art museum in Washington, D.C.
0.7km / 0.42mi
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.8km / 0.48mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
US national memorial in Washington, D.C.
1.7km / 1.1mi
National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.1km / 0.7mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Memorial located in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
1.6km / 0.98mi
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.5km / 0.34mi
Washington Union Station
Washington Union Station
Main railway station in Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.6km / 0.99mi
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre
Theater in Washington, DC
290m / 320yd
National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Art museum in Washington, D.C., United States
0.6km / 0.39mi
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.7km / 0.42mi
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sixth and I Synagogue
Sixth and I Synagogue
Jewish synagogue in Washington, D.C.
0.9km / 0.57mi
National Building Museum
National Building Museum
Museum in Washington, D.C.
0.9km / 0.54mi
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
United States presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower
1km / 0.64mi
Octagon House
Octagon House
Historic house in Washington, D.C.
1.2km / 0.75mi
Constitution Gardens
Constitution Gardens
Park within the National Mall, Washington, DC
1.1km / 0.66mi
The Ellipse
The Ellipse
Park in Washington, D.C., United States
0.6km / 0.38mi
Petersen House
Petersen House
House in Washington, D.C.
280m / 300yd
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.7km / 1mi
United States Capitol Visitor Center
United States Capitol Visitor Center
Underground visitor center in Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
National memorial honoring Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1.8km / 1.1mi
District of Columbia War Memorial
District of Columbia War Memorial
Artwork by Frederick H. Brooke
1.6km / 0.97mi
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
Artwork by Thomas Hastings and Daniel Chester French
0.9km / 0.53mi
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Artwork and war memorial in Washington, D.C., by Henry Shrady and Edward Pearce Casey
1.4km / 0.84mi
West Potomac Park
West Potomac Park
Urban park in Washington, D.C.
1.1km / 0.65mi
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Artwork and war memorial in Washington, D.C., by Henry Shrady and Edward Pearce Casey
1.4km / 0.85mi
World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial
War memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.1km / 0.7mi
Victims of Communism Memorial
Victims of Communism Memorial
Artwork
1.4km / 0.88mi
Albert Einstein Memorial
Albert Einstein Memorial
Artwork by Robert Berks
1.8km / 1.1mi

What to do in Washington and near Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

US National Archives
US National Archives
United States government agency
390m / 420yd
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Highest court of jurisdiction in the United States of America
2km / 1.2mi
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
International non-profit organization promoting science
0.6km / 0.38mi
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art
National art museum in Washington, D.C.
0.6km / 0.4mi
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Fine arts museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.5km / 0.32mi
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States' official memorial to the Holocaust in Washington, D.C.
0.9km / 0.58mi
United States Capitol
United States Capitol
Meeting place of the United States Congress
1.6km / 1mi
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum in Washington, D.C.
320m / 350yd
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Aerospace museum in Washington, D.C.
0.9km / 0.55mi
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
History museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
350m / 390yd
National Mall
National Mall
Park in Washington, D.C.
450m / 490yd
National Mall
National Mall
Park in Washington, D.C.
280m / 300yd
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Neighborhood in Washington, D.C., USA
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.6km / 0.37mi
Freer Gallery of Art
Freer Gallery of Art
Art museum in Washington, D.C.
0.7km / 0.42mi
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.8km / 0.48mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
US national memorial in Washington, D.C.
1.7km / 1.1mi
National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.1km / 0.7mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Memorial located in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
1.6km / 0.98mi
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.5km / 0.34mi
Washington Union Station
Washington Union Station
Main railway station in Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.6km / 0.99mi
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre
Theater in Washington, DC
290m / 320yd
National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Art museum in Washington, D.C., United States
0.6km / 0.39mi
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.7km / 0.42mi
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sixth and I Synagogue
Sixth and I Synagogue
Jewish synagogue in Washington, D.C.
0.9km / 0.57mi
National Building Museum
National Building Museum
Museum in Washington, D.C.
0.9km / 0.54mi
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
United States presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower
1km / 0.64mi

Golf courses

East Potomac Park Golf Course
East Potomac Park Golf Course
Golfing venue in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
East Potomac Park Mini Golf
East Potomac Park Mini Golf
2.1km / 1.3mi
East Potomac Park Golf Course
East Potomac Park Golf Course
Golfing venue in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., United States
2.3km / 1.4mi
East Potomac Park Golf Course
East Potomac Park Golf Course
Golfing venue in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., United States
2.3km / 1.4mi
East Potomac Park Golf Course
East Potomac Park Golf Course
Golfing venue in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., United States
2.3km / 1.4mi
U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home Golf Course
U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home Golf Course
4.3km / 2.6mi
Langston Golf Course
Langston Golf Course
Historic golf course in Washington, D.C., United States
4.9km / 3.1mi
Army Navy Country Club
Army Navy Country Club
Country club in Viriginia
18 hole
5.3km / 3.3mi
Rock Creek Park Golf Course
Rock Creek Park Golf Course
Golf course in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
7.7km / 4.8mi
Washington Golf and Country Club
Washington Golf and Country Club
8km / 5mi
Chevy Chase Club
Chevy Chase Club
Country club in unincorporated Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
9.6km / 6mi
Upton Hill Miniature Golf Course
Upton Hill Miniature Golf Course
10.4km / 6.5mi
Kenwood Golf & Country Club
Kenwood Golf & Country Club
10.9km / 6.8mi
Columbia Country Club
Columbia Country Club
Country club and golf course in unincorporated Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
11.2km / 7mi
Belle Haven Country Club
Belle Haven Country Club
11.7km / 7.3mi
Cameron Run Mini Golf
Cameron Run Mini Golf
11.8km / 7.3mi
University of Maryland Golf Course
University of Maryland Golf Course
Home of the Maryland Terrapins men's and women's golf teams
12km / 7.5mi
Henson Creek Golf Course
Henson Creek Golf Course
12.2km / 7.6mi
Sligo Golf Course
Sligo Golf Course
12.9km / 8mi
Pinecrest Golf Course
Pinecrest Golf Course
13.7km / 8.5mi

About Washington

Washington, D.C. offers a variety of activities and sites that reflect its rich history and culture. Exploring the National Mall is essential for anyone visiting the city. This expansive area is home to many of the nation's most iconic monuments and memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

Visiting the Smithsonian Museums is another valuable experience. These museums cover a wide range of topics, from natural history to air and space, and admission is free, making them accessible to everyone. The National Gallery of Art is also noteworthy, showcasing an impressive collection of European and American art.

Touring the U.S. Capitol provides insight into American government and history. Guided tours allow visitors to explore the building and learn about its significance. Similarly, a visit to the White House offers a glimpse into the nation's executive branch, though access may be limited and requires advance planning.

Experiencing local neighborhoods such as Georgetown or Dupont Circle can add depth to your visit. These areas offer unique shops, dining options, and a taste of the city’s vibrant culture. Additionally, attending a performance at the Kennedy Center can enhance your cultural experience, as it hosts a variety of shows ranging from ballet to classical music.

For those interested in history, visiting the National Archives is worthwhile. Here, you can see foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The Holocaust Memorial Museum provides a somber yet important reflection on history and human rights.

Lastly, enjoying the cherry blossoms during the spring season is a beautiful way to appreciate nature in the heart of the city. The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this phenomenon and offers various activities throughout the area.

In summary, Washington, D.C. presents a blend of historical, cultural, and artistic experiences that can cater to a wide range of interests, making it a compelling destination for visitors.




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