Riggs Washington DC

About The Hotel

A 4.6-rated (1,165 reviews) 4-star Riggs Washington DC at 900 F St NW in Penn Quarter — a historic Riggs Bank conversion. Subratings 4.4-4.9 with location 4.9, cleanliness 4.8, service 4.7, sleep quality 4.6, rooms 4.5 and value 4.4. Amenities include valet parking, free WiFi, fitness center, bar/lounge, bicycles available, highchairs, pet-friendly and airport transportation. Legacy Hot Tub Hotels frontmatter markets in-room jacuzzi suites; TripAdvisor amenity listings do not confirm in-room whirlpools — verify at booking. Recent 5-star reviews focus on the Lore restaurant (“The on-site restaurant was incredible, one of the best meals I ever had”) and Chase Sapphire discovery (“I discovered Riggs through my Chase Sapphire account, and its excellent reviews encouraged me to take a chance on it. It turned out to be a great choi[ce]”), central Metro location (“Central to a Metro, near lots of great restaurants, and walkable to Smithsonian museums”), and 61st birthday stays (“Took my husband to DC for his 61st birthday… Wanted a nice hotel for him”). A CANDID 3-star: “Awesome location, food, service but extra fees and bathroom not ideal. Pros - Beautiful hotel. Centrally located - a very easy walk to the metro, museums, restaurants. The on-site restaurant was incredible, one of the best meals I ever had. Staff were fantastic. Every request we had was handl[ed]” — the negatives are the extra fees and bathroom. Best for Penn-Quarter-first small-scale-boutique couples, foodie-oriented Lore-restaurant dining and Chase Sapphire Reserve travelers.

What Guests Are Saying

“Our flight got canceled, and we needed a place to stay for the night. I discovered Riggs through my Chase Sapphire account, and its excellent reviews encouraged me to take a chance on it. It turned out to be a great choice; Riggs is a converted bank building, and the decor reflects its unique history. The hotel is really well appointed. The positive experience began with the valet service and continued through to the front desk staff, who made us feel welcomed and appreciated as guests. The themed decor caught my attention right off the elevators; each door number plate is designed to resemble a safety deposit box door— a clever design touch. I also noticed the do-not-disturb door hangers, which are not your typical placards. Instead, they feature a cord tied with a monkey fist knot, adding another standout detail before we even reached our room. When we entered the room, I was pleasantly surprised. Have you ever looked at hotel photos and found that your room didn’t match what you saw online? That was not the case at Riggs. I believe my room might even be the one used in their promotional photos—wow! The headboard beautifully blended with the wall decor. Staying true to the building’s history, they also included a chest safe in the room that housed the mini bar, in-room safe, and mini fridge. The bedding was incredibly comfortable, making me realize that I really need new mattresses at home. Hey Riggs, who supplies yours? It contributed to a wonderfully restful night’s sleep. In the morning, we had breakfast at Café Riggs, which was also fantastic. Overall, our stay far exceeded our expectations; after all, we were only looking for a place to spend the night. We also discovered that this hotel is conveniently located just a ten-minute drive from DCA airport, which is a plus since we often fly from there. The highest compliment I can give any business is whether I would recommend it to family or friends. With Riggs, the answer is an easy YES. Not only do we plan to return to Riggs in the future, but we also learned that their parent company has locations in NYC. Because of our positive experience at Riggs, we will definitely check out their New York location when we visit the city. To the Riggs management, job well done! Thank you for a great stay.” — Gasper M., 5 stars

“We had a lovely stay at the Riggs! First, Semaj at the front desk was wonderful, she helped us at check in and checkout. I asked for an extra half hour for checkout time and she said an extra hour would be no problem. She was so friendly and efficient and professional! And of course Garnett, Mr. DC, was incredibly friendly and helpful with our bags, getting us transportation, and always greeting me by name! I forgot my toothbrush and Garnett had one delivered to the room within minutes. So friendly and professional! All the staff was very service oriented and polite. Considering we had a corner room and a second room facing 9th St. we were so impressed at how quiet the rooms were despite the city traffic below. Our Deluxe rooms were clean, spacious, and so well appointed. Unlike so many hotels, the thermostat in the room seemed to actually work well and keep the temp comfortable without loud noises and blowing cold air around. The only complaint would be no drawers or shelves for clothes so we had to request more hangers to hang them and keep some clothes in our suitcases. The food, spirits, and service at Cafe’ Riggs were all very, very good. Breakfasts were tasty,and the service was so friendly and warm. The location is excellent, we enjoyed walking to every museum and restaurant that we visited with family. The Gallery Place metro stop is just a few blocks away, and the hotel is a great location for events at Capital One arena. We travel to DC at least 1-2 times per year and have found our new favorite DC hotel at The Riggs.” — Laura K., 5 stars

“I spent a week enjoying this beautiful boutique hotel. Every single interaction with staff was superb! From the staff checking you in to the door attendant when you leave the property —everyone is top-notch. Our package included breakfast, and it was so good! Greicy was an impressive server and offered excellent care to our group each day. The others working in the Cafe were equally kind and jovial, and I appreciated how quick they were to accommodate when reservation numbers changed! The location is perfect, allowing you to walk to many favorites in the area or be just a quick block from many Metro lines. I would highly recommend this hotel, and I hope to be back soon! Thank you for a great stay!” — Teacher M., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• 4.6 rating (1,165 reviews) with 4.9 location + 4.8 cleanliness + 4.7 service
• Historic Riggs Bank conversion — distinctive Penn Quarter architecture
• Lore restaurant — “one of the best meals I ever had” 5-star testimonials
• Chase Sapphire Reserve hotel + airport transportation
• Pet-friendly + bicycles available + highchairs + close to Capital One Arena

Cons:

• CANDID: 3-star “extra fees and bathroom not ideal”
• Value 4.4 softer subrating
• Valet parking only (no self-parking downtown)
• Legacy Jacuzzi in Room frontmatter not confirmed by TripAdvisor amenities — verify at booking
• Peak Cherry Blossom late March/early April sells out months ahead

The Location

At 900 F St NW in Penn Quarter — historic Riggs Bank conversion near Capital One Arena and Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.