LE MERIDIEN WASHINGTON, DC, THE MADISON, Washington

Le Meridien Washington, Dc, The Madison - A heritage Washington hotel in Embassy Row with Argentine dining and 12000 sq ft of event space

Located in the historic Embassy Row neighborhood along Massachusetts Avenue, this sophisticated 4-star Washington hotel occupies a downtown building dating back to 1963. Le Meridien Washington, Dc, The Madison features 353 rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, ergonomic work desks, and bathrooms with glass-door showers. The lobby, inspired by White House living spaces of James and Dolley Madison, showcases marble floors, patterned rugs, and tufted-leather seating in soft grays and creams. Dining options include Rural Society restaurant with Argentine-style grilling, PostScript lobby lounge for small plates, Lady Madison bar specializing in local bourbons, and The Marketplace for buffet breakfasts. The property houses a 24-hour fitness center with Life Fitness equipment, plus a sauna and steam room. For business travelers, The Madison offers 12000 square feet of meeting space decorated with chandeliers and paisley wallpaper. The hotel stands less than a mile from The White House, The National Mall, and The Smithsonian Museums, with Dupont Circle just 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Located in Embassy Row, a historic neighborhood with grand mansions from the late 1800s

Lady Madison bar serves locally distilled bourbons and craft beer

Industrial-style Rural Society restaurant features Argentine-style grilling

Comprehensive safety features including carbon monoxide detectors and security systems

Cons

1.5 miles from the Newseum

Surrounded by busy office buildings at a main downtown intersection