Riggs Washington DC
A luxury boutique hotel in a former 19th-century bank building in Penn Quarter, with a celebrated bar in the old vault.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Riggs Washington DC worth it?
Riggs Washington DC deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Maximalist and characterful — bold interiors inside a grand former bank, with a buzzy restaurant and a basement bar set in the original vault.
- 02
It feels like a discovery rather than a chain.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Riggs Washington DC.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Riggs Washington DC is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Riggs Washington DC is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
Riggs Washington DC rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
Riggs Washington DC can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Riggs Washington DC needs the right timing and tolerance.
The night matters
Riggs Washington DC offers some nightlife, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You want the trip to feel easy
Riggs Washington DC offers some relaxation, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Penn Quarter & Chinatown dining
- Capital One Arena
- The National Mall (short walk)
- Gallery Place Metro
- Georgetown (a ride away)
- Waterfront / wharf (a ride away)
What you're paying for
Boldly designed rooms and suites inside a converted historic bank, ranging from entry rooms to larger suites. The downstairs Silver Lyan bar, in the old vault, and the ground-floor restaurant are signature draws.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Upper-moderate to luxury rate / night
Sources and method (3)
- Set in the landmark 1891 Riggs National Bank building (Richardsonian Romanesque) in Penn Quarter; 181 rooms, with the Silver Lyan cocktail bar by Ryan Chetiyawardana in the original bank vault. riggsdc.com ↗
- Riggs National Bank historically served 23 US presidents, earning it the 'Bank of Presidents' nickname. rightrooms.co ↗
- silverlyan.com ↗