DOWNTOWN: The Hay-Adams Named No. 1 Top Hotel in Washington DC and No. 5 Best Hotel in The U.S.A.

Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards and The Hay-Adams was named the No. 1 Top Hotel in Washington, DC and recognized as No. 5 on their list of the 50 best hotels in the United States. The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.” Under Editor-in-Chief Pilar Guzmán, the Readers’ Choice Awards have become more selective and specific to the passions that inspire today’s travelers.

More than 300,000 travelers took part in the 30th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey—setting yet another new record—submitting millions of ratings and more than 100,000 comments voting on a record-breaking 7,320 hotels and resorts, 610 cities, 225 islands, 468 cruise ships, 158 airlines, and 195 airports.

“Being recognized by Condé Nast Traveler for a 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards is an important achievement for our entire hospitality team,” states Vice President & General Manager Hans Bruland. “We wish to thank our frequent guests for their ongoing support, helping us earn this achievement among our peers.”