The Hamilton Crowne Plaza, Washington, D.C., hotel in Washington, United States
The Hamilton Crowne Plaza is a Beaux-Arts hotel in downtown Washington, D.C., recognizable by its classical facade with arches and ornamental details. The building has over 300 guest rooms, restored original ceilings, a restaurant called 14K, and a lounge area in the lobby.
The site started in 1851 as a private school called Rugby Academy and later became the Rugby House hotel. The current building went up in 1922 after the earlier structures were torn down, designed by architect Jules Henri de Sibour.
The hotel takes its name from Eliza Hamilton Holly, daughter of Alexander Hamilton, giving the building a direct link to early American political history. Guests walking through the lobby notice artwork and furnishings that reference the city's past in a quiet, tangible way.
The hotel sits close to Franklin Square Park and is within walking distance of the White House and the National Mall museums. Several metro stations are nearby, making it easy to reach other parts of the city without needing a car.
During renovation work, workers found an original 1920s vaulted ceiling hidden above a false ceiling that had concealed it for decades. After restoration, it now shows a painted Pegasus above the main doors and a honeycomb pattern in gold and deep blue across the whole vault.
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