Willard InterContinental
Historic elegance on D.C.'s famed street
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Ideally positioned just blocks from the White House, the iconic Willard InterContinental hotel has been a center of the
Washington, D.C. social and political scene since it opened in 1818.
The Willard is as known for its historic moments — it’s the hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. famously finished his “I Have a Dream” speech — as it is for its well-loved Round Robin bar or lavish Peacock Alley, where high tea is served daily.
Visit for the unique blend of location, historic charm and high-touch service, as well as the glamorous spaces that take you back to the gilded age of travel.
Getting There
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20004
TEL307-733-2200
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
DCA (7-12 min)
IAD (35-45 min)
BWI (40-55 min)