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The Henley Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Washington, District of Columbia
The Henley Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
926 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20001 Original Property Opened in 1918 Historic Hotels of America member since 1994
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Making its debut in 1918 as an upscale apartment building, Tudor Hall offered apartment homes to many United States congressmen and senators. In 1982, the building was meticulously restored and converted into The Henley Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. Today, the lobby boasts its original stained glass windows and Mercer tile floor; traditional archways, mouldings, carved walls, and leaded glass windows are featured throughout. The façade of this historic hotel displays 119 gargoyles; four others above the restaurant atrium were rescued from New York’s razed Commodore Hotel. The elegant guestrooms are furnished with fine 19th-century reproductions.
Discover
- Discover the Tudor-style architecture of The Henley Park Hotel that is reminiscent of the gracious manor homes of England. Admire the distinctive architectural and structural details, which include traditional archways and moldings, leaded glass windows, and the iconic façade lined with 119 gargoyles, two of which depict the architect and his wife.
- Admire the resplendent lobby with stained glass windows and a Mercer tile floor featuring the original namesake tiles specially designed in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Queen Anne furnishings and period designs highlight the elegance of this early 20th-century hotel.
- Gaze at the stained glass initials “T.H.” above the side door of the Wilkes Room which stand for Tudor Hall, the name of the original exclusive apartment building. Admire the original fireplace and mantle and a striking chandelier nestled amongst authentic antique furnishings.
Explore
- Tour the Smithsonian Museums, which are among the most famous museums and galleries in the world. Comprised of nine research facilities and 19 museums, including the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Museums cover a wide range of subjects including cultural history, air and space, American art, and natural history. Explore the newest Smithsonian Museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Roam across the National Mall, designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, and explore the memorials to presidents and other influential Americans, as well as wars fought in defense of the country’s ideals. Some of the memorials to visit include the Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, as well as the World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
- Explore the United States Botanic Garden and the National Arboretum and enjoy the natural beauty that the capital has to offer.
Experience
- Tour the landmark institutions in Washington, D.C. that shape and record the history of the United States, which include the White House, the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and the National Archives.
- Experience Woodlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House, located on the same location in historic Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington. Woodlawn is a 126-acre estate that was designed by the architect of the U.S. Capitol, Dr. William Thornton, and constructed for Washington’s nephew, Major Lawrence Lewis. The Usonian Pope-Leighey House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as an example of innovative, modern, and affordable middle-class housing.
- Stroll through Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Leesburg, Virginia, located between Washington and Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Once part of the extensive Carter family plantation holdings, the new Reclaim Your Story exhibit tells stories of African American history at Oatlands.
Taste
- Enjoy the daily afternoon tea service by the original fireplace in the Wilkes Room of The Henley Park Hotel. This historic venue was once a parlor where gentlemen tenants entertained guests during the hotel’s tenure as an exclusive apartment building.
- Savor a meal at The Tavern at the Henley Park, a renowned dining establishment set in the formerly open courtyard that is now enclosed with a stunning glass atrium. Admire the four large gargoyles that tower above the restaurant, which were rescued from the Commodore Hotel in New York City, as well as the ornate chandeliers and natural brick walls.
- Bite into a original half-smoke sausage at Ben’s Chili Bowl, a casual eatery that has played host to jazz legends Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Ella Fitzgerald, and was popularized by President Barack Obama.
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