Eaton DC, the flagship property of Eaton Workshop, proudly announces it has retained One Michelin Key for the second consecutive year and has been named second place in Condé Nast Traveler’s esteemed Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Hotel in Washington, D.C. Together, these recognitions affirm Eaton DC’s distinctive approach to mission-driven hospitality—where culture, community, and impact converge—seven years after opening its doors.
Earning and retaining One Michelin Key signals consistent excellence in experience, design, and service, while celebrating properties that offer a singular point of view. For Eaton DC, this accolade acknowledges the hotel’s commitment to meaningful storytelling, progressive programming, and thoughtful details that elevate each stay. Ranking second in the Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the industry’s most trusted barometers of guest sentiment, further validates the bond Eaton DC has cultivated with travelers and locals who value creativity, inclusivity, and purpose alongside comfort and craft.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., steps from the city’s major monuments, Eaton DC stands as a beacon for changemakers, artists, and kindred spirits. Since its inception, Eaton DC has cultivated a sanctuary that blends hospitality with culture and social and environmental impact—creating the conditions for collaboration, creativity, and progress. The property’s design honors its past life as a bus terminal and printing press, acknowledges the indigenous land on which it stands, and pays tribute to Black histories of D.C. through room naming and site-specific art.
Eaton DC offers a dynamic ecosystem of amenities: a cinema, radio station, library, holistic wellness center, Eaton House coworking space, music venue, rooftop bar, literary bar, exhibition space, creator’s room, restaurant, coffee shop, and versatile event venues. Guests can explore diverse culinary and cocktail experiences across the property, including Allegory—recognized by North America’s 50 Best Bars—ensuring a memorable, layered stay.
Sustainability is foundational to Eaton DC’s ethos. The hotel is LEED Gold certified, powered by 100% renewable energy, and operated with eco-conscious practices that align with its vision for a more just and livable future.
“We’re honored to retain One Michelin Key and to be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers as one of the very best hotels in Washington, D.C.,” said Jill Brahimi, General Manager at Eaton DC. “These awards reflect our team’s dedication—and our fellows’ and community partners’ ongoing contributions—to crafting an experience that is both authentic and exceptional.”
