What are the Gay Friendly Hotels in Washington DC?
Washington DC has excellent gay-friendly hotel options near both the historic Dupont Circle gayborhood and the newer 14th Street nightlife corridor.
Dupont Circle — The Historic Gayborhood
- The Dupont Circle Hotel (1500 New Hampshire Ave NW) — The flagship gay-friendly hotel in DC, located directly at Dupont Circle and walking distance to every bar on 17th Street. A 5-star boutique property with The Pembroke bar and restaurant on-site.
- Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle (2121 P St NW) — A 4-star property less than 5 minutes from Dupont Circle with a heated pool and sun deck, rare for DC hotels. On-site Italian restaurant Certo.
- Kimpton Hotel Madera (1310 New Hampshire Ave NW) — A Kimpton boutique property walking distance from the gay bars on 17th Street and in Logan Circle. Kimpton is a National Hotel Partner of The Trevor Project and consistently recognized as one of the most LGBTQ+ welcoming hotel brands.
14th Street / Logan Circle — Near the Nightlife
- Hotel Zena (1155 14th St NW) — Right on the 14th Street gay nightlife corridor. An art-forward hotel celebrating empowerment and human rights with 60+ gallery-quality pieces throughout. Steps from Trade, Number Nine, and The Little Gay Pub.
Near Dupont / Downtown
- Kimpton Banneker Hotel (1315 16th St NW) — Between Dupont Circle and downtown with an unobstructed view down 16th Street to the White House. The rooftop bar Lady Bird has exceptional views. Walkable to both Dupont Circle and 14th Street nightlife.
- Eaton DC (1201 K St NW) — A social-justice-oriented "activist hotel" in downtown with coworking spaces, a rooftop pool, and three bars. Progressive ethos and a natural fit for LGBTQ+ travelers.
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