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Winner of RAMMY'S Cocktail Program of the Year

The accolades, doled out by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), highlight the area’s top restaurants, chefs, restaurateurs, and bars. Silver Lyan won for best Cocktail Program of the Year. 

Where to Find a Great Bite After 10 P.M. in D.C.

The award-winning bar in the depths of the old Riggs Bank serves creative snacks like coin-shaped tater tots until 11 p.m. on Tuesday to Wednesday and midnight Thursdays to Saturdays. 

The 24 Best Hotels In DC

For your next getaway, book a room at one of the city’s top hotels, featuring acclaimed accommodations with opulent amenities, cutting-edge culinary offerings and more.

Cannibalism and John Fetterman's Cargo Shorts Inspire Cocktails at This DC Bar

Silver Lyan's new menu centers around the theme of taboos. 

Michelin Keys for Most Outstanding hotels - Riggs DC Awarded a One Key

Riggs Washington DC has been awarded One Key by Michelin. This announcement of the most outstanding hotels in the country comes four years into a comprehensive refresh of Michelin's hotel selection.

DC Hotel Lobbies with Architectural Marvels and Historic Spaces

Originally built as Riggs National Bank, Riggs is one of the city's most gorgeous - hotels. With teller windows and its original marble lobby still intact. 

DC Wedding Venues That Bring the Wow Factor

The colorful and opulent decor of Riggs Washington DC is the prettiest backdrop for an intimate wedding of up to 120 guests.

Food & Wine - Named Silver Lyan Winner of 15 Top Hotel Bars in the US

Silver Lyan has been named Best Hotel Bar in the U.S. as a part of Food & Wine’s 2024 Global Tastemaker Awards. 

The Ultimate Guide to Penn Quarter DC

Penn Quarter powers on with some of our favorite spots in the city. here, we spotlight the neighborhood’s gems.

The 21 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

Where to stay in the home of presidents and presidential suites.

12 Best Hotel Christmas Trees

A beautifully decorated Christmas tree fills you with holiday cheer.

THE 500 BEST HOTELS IN THE WORLD

These properties scored the highest in Travel + Leisure's most recent World's Best Awards

THE 10 BEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN DC

From a chic, French petit déjeuner with croque madame to a mimosa-packed Sunday morning...

WHERE TO GRAB A DRINK IN DC RIGHT NOW

At the best bars in DC, sip on inventive cocktail menus paired with exciting bites and fun vibes.

THESE FORMER BANKS TURNED INTO OPULENT BOUTIQUE HOTELS

Evoking opulence through neoclassical architecture, soaring ceilings, and heaps of marble...

NEW BARS AND CLUBS MAKE UP DC'S VIBRANT NIGHTLIFE SCENE

When you’re done exploring the museums, check out one of DC’s new bars and clubs...

HOW TO TAKE THE ULTIMATE DESIGN LOVER'S TRIP TO WASHINGTON, DC

If your idea of DC is all politics and bureaucrats—think again...

THE 39 BEST HOTELS IN WASHINGTON, DC

From micro-hotels to five-star luxury, here are the best places to stay...

THE 50 BEST HOTELS IN THE USA 2023

U.S. News ranked 6,000-plus top properties for 2023. Check out the 50 best.

ALEXIS BITTAR UNVEILS HOLIDAY TREE AT RIGGS HOTEL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

This marks the designer’s second tree after creating one for the Obama White House...

HOTELS WITH DAZZLING DESIGNER HOLIDAY TREE DISPLAYS

From London to D.C., see how these elegant hotels deck the halls for Christmas with...

BEST U.S. HOTEL BAR | 2022 TALES SPIRITED AWARDS

Celebrated during Tales of the Cocktails in New Orleans, the 16th Annual...

THE 10 BEST HOTELS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

The best hotels in Washington, D.C., marry the city’s history with a modern sense...

18TH ANNUAL HD AWARD WINNER: BEST BAR, CLUB, AND LOUNGE

Hospitality Design magazine announced project and product winners during...

STAY: RIGGS WASHINGTON DC

The swanky 181-room hotel occupies the former headquarters of the Riggs National...

BEST NEW HOTELS IN NORTH AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 2022

Architectural wonders. See-and-be-seen lobby bars. Killer hot tubs. Our favorite...

WASHINGTON DC AREA WEDDINGS: AN ELOPEMENT FOR LAUREN AND TROY

It was modern and vibrant, but also maintained the interesting architecture...

WASHINGTON DC HOTELS WORTH LINGERING IN

Just in time for cherry-blossom season, we spotlight five new and newly revived hotels...

THESE 3 DRINKS SHOW WHY SILVER LYAN IS THE COUNTRY’S MOST EXCITING NEW BAR

It’s the first stateside bar from Mr. Lyan, whose playful creativity knows no bounds...

HOSPITALITY DESIGN IS HAVING AN 'INSTAGRAM MOMENT'

From designer choices to client needs, the app’s influence is now everywhere...

IT LIST 2021: OUR EDITORS’ PICKS OF THE BEST NEW HOTELS IN THE WORLD

Believe it or not, the past 12 months were big for hotel openings. Flinging open...

NOW THAT’S ROOM SERVICE: WHAT IT’S LIKE TO CHECK INTO A HOTEL JUST FOR DINNER

In the olden days — you know, before 2020 — chefs were judged primarily on...

YOU CAN BANK ON THIS NEW WASHINGTON, D.C. HOTEL

Money and politics: strange bedfellows or co-dependent besties? Both, of course...

THE COOLEST NEW HOTELS THAT HAVE (QUIETLY) OPENED DURING THE PANDEMIC

This year, dozens of hot new hotels opened to little or no fanfare. We celebrate the best...

TOP 10 HOTELS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.: READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2020

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in the nation’s capital...

THE 40 HOTELS AROUND THE WORLD THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR

From buzzy city hotspots to dreamy beaches and windswept deserts, Pamela Goodman...

CAVIAR GRILLED CHEESE? HOW ONE CHEF IS BRINGING WIT AND WHIMSY TO DC'S GRANDEST NEW RESTAURANT

Walking into Café Riggs, it’s hard not to have your gaze wander up to the ceiling as..

DINERS CAN (MOSTLY) BANK ON THE ALL-DAY MENU AT CAFE RIGGS

Arrivals crane their necks to admire the newcomer’s sky-high coffered ceiling...

UPSCALE HOSPITALITY AT RIGGS WASHINGTON DC

In the shadow of The Capitol, contemporary luxury accommodation that reference...

RIGGS WASHINGTON DC: FIRST IN

This new D.C. hotel breathes new life into a historic building—and might just have...

RIGGS WASHINGTON DC: A HISTORIC BANK IS HAVING A SECOND LIFE AS A SWANKY HOTEL

A company that created two of Europe’s coolest boutique hotels has turned its...

PENN QUARTER HAS A GRAND NEW HOTEL BRASSERIE THAT PUSHES ‘HIGH-LOW’ TO THE MAX

In between the Corinthian columns climbing from the 129-year-old original stone floors...

ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP BARTENDERS IS OPENING A DC COCKTAIL SPOT...

London's Ryan Chetiyawardana is about to debut cutting-edge Silver Lyan in...

RIGGS WASHINGTON DC HOTEL UNVEILED IN PENN QUARTER

Riggs is the first U.S. hotel from fast-growing Lore Group...

THE WORLD’S BEST COCKTAILS ARE COMING TO WASHINGTON DC

“Super fancy Jell-O shots!” exclaims U.K.-based cocktail wizard Ryan Chetiyawardana...

A LEGENDARY BANK IN WASHINGTON IS BEING REBORN AS A SWANKY HOTEL

There’s quite a story behind Washington’s latest hotel—but depending on...

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