Riggs Washington DC
Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C., United States
Riggs takes the bones of a grand former bank and gives them a more playful life. Jewel-toned rooms, rich textures and marble bathrooms bring colour to the experience without losing the building’s sense of substance. Café Riggs occupies the former banking hall, while Silver Lyan makes inventive use of the old vault below. The Penn Quarter setting is particularly useful for a trip built around museums, restaurants and urban exploration, with the hotel’s public spaces remaining an attraction in their own right.