The Darcy Hotel

What The Darcy Hotel does

The Darcy Hotel is a single-property, 226-room boutique hotel located on Scott Circle in Washington, D.C., positioned between the Dupont Circle and Logan Circle neighborhoods and operated under Northwood Hospitality. The property offers five room categories (Darcy Guestroom, City View Guestroom, Studio Suite, One Bedroom Suite, and a 900-square-foot Presidential Suite) plus ADA-accessible options, with in-room amenities oriented toward both leisure and business travelers. Its customer base is diversified across leisure tourists visiting D.C. landmarks, government and military personnel on qualifying rates, corporate groups, wedding parties (accommodating up to 200 guests), LGBTQ+ travelers, and association/group bookings of 10+ rooms. The hotel is actively marketed as LGBTQ+-friendly (Gay Travel Approved 2023), pet-friendly for animals under 75 lbs at no fee, ADA-compliant, and environmentally certified under Green Key Global and Responsible Stay.

Revenue is generated from multiple streams: room revenue (primary), three F&B operations (Gerrard Street Kitchen full-service restaurant, Bluestone Lane Australian-style cafe, in-room dining), meetings and events across 10,000+ square feet of flexible space including the Logan Ballroom, Ellington Room, and The Bader Ginsburg, valet parking at $65/night, and gift cards sold via Giftfly. Pricing is built around a $35 amenity fee and a layered set of promotional packages spanning regional resident discounts, early-bird rates, suite upgrades, and government/military rates. Distribution runs through direct website/phone booking on Sabre's SynXis engine, OpenTable for restaurant reservations, OTAs, and a dedicated sales team for groups and weddings; marketing is executed across the website, email newsletter (Stay Connected), Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, SEO targeting DC and LGBTQ+-friendly searches, and themed event programming including America 250 commemorative experiences.

The technology stack is standard hospitality SaaS with no AI/ML layer in evidence: Sabre SynXis booking engine, Adobe Analytics, OpenTable, Visiting Media for 360-degree tours, Giftfly for gift cards, and HEBS Digital managing the website on AWS. The hotel holds no mobile app, discloses no venture or private equity backing, and is privately held within Northwood Hospitality's portfolio. No founded year, management team, funding events, mergers, or acquisitions are disclosed in the input data, which limits forward-looking inference but is consistent with a stable, single-asset operating company rather than a high-growth venture.

Name

The Darcy Hotel

Legal name

The Darcy

Website

https://thedarcyhotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Darcy Hotel is a 226-room boutique hotel in Washington, D.C. operated by Northwood Hospitality, serving leisure and government travelers, corporate groups, weddings, and LGBTQ+ guests with on-site dining and 10,000+ sq ft of event space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Washington dc hotels
• Wedding venues
• Meeting event spaces
• Hotel dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: Primary revenue stream from 226 guest rooms and suites including standard rooms, city view rooms, studio suites, one-bedroom suites, and presidential suite. Rooms feature king, queen, or two queen bed configurations.
2. Food & Beverage - Gerrard Street Kitchen: On-site restaurant serving globally inspired cuisine with influences from Japan, Morocco, Korea, British, Italian, and Indian culinary traditions. Revenue from dinner service, weekend brunch, happy hour (4pm-6pm daily), and special dining events.
3. Food & Beverage - Bluestone Lane: Australian-style cafe offering premium coffee, espresso drinks, cold-pressed juices, organic teas, and menu items including the signature #AvoSmash. Open daily 6:30am-3pm.
4. In-Room Dining: Room service from Gerrard Street Kitchen featuring globally inspired breakfast (7am-11am) and dinner (5pm-10pm) menus, including items like Paratha Tacos, Korean Crispy Chicken Wings, and signature cocktails.
5. Meetings & Events: Over 10,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Multiple venues including The Bader Ginsburg (200 guests), Logan Ballroom (140 seated/200 standing), Ellington Room (80 seated/100 standing), and smaller breakout rooms. Revenue from venue rental and catering services.
6. Valet Parking: Overnight valet parking at $65 per night including in-and-out privileges, and day event parking at $25 per day.
7. Gift Cards: Darcy Gift Card Program redeemable for stays and dining at Gerrard Street Kitchen, sold through GiftFly platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Darcy Hotel operates a 226-room boutique hotel in Downtown Washington DC offering stylish accommodations across five room/suite categories, three on-site dining venues (Gerrard Street Kitchen full-service restaurant, Bluestone Lane café, and In-Room Dining), and more than 10,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meetings and events space. The property delivers nightly hospitality services, restaurant operations, and event venue rental with catering for leisure travelers, government personnel, corporate groups, and weddings.

Product overview

The Darcy Hotel is a 226-room boutique hotel operating as a single-property hospitality brand with integrated offerings across accommodations, dining, and events. The hotel features five distinct room/suite categories (Darcy Guestroom, City View Guestroom, Studio Suite, One Bedroom Suite, Presidential Suite) plus ADA accessible options. Dining operations encompass three venues: Gerrard Street Kitchen (full-service restaurant), Bluestone Lane (café), and In Room Dining. The property also offers extensive meetings and events services with 10,000+ square feet of venue space, wedding services, a loyalty program (The Darcy Rewards), and guest amenities including a fitness center with Peloton bikes and a bike lending program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gerrard Street Kitchen: The hotel's acclaimed on-site restaurant featuring globally inspired cuisine, artful mixology, and cocktails. Led by Executive Chef Bader Ali, the restaurant offers fine dining with influences from Japan, Morocco, Korea, and beyond.
• Bluestone Lane

Products and services

• Darcy Guestroom

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 30% off with Early Bird Rate when booking at least 8 days in advance
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sabre (SynXis)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Darcy Hotel sources Sabre's SynXis booking engine for digital room reservation transactions. Sabre has committed to digital accessibility and compliance with current standards, which aligns with The Darcy's own accessibility commitments.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenTable integration allows guests to make restaurant reservations at Gerrard Street Kitchen directly through the platform, expanding reach to OpenTable's user base.
• The GuestbookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with The Guestbook enables cash rewards (up to 15%) for qualifying group bookings and catering/social gathering bookings, facilitated through their platform.
• Bluestone LanecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBluestone Lane operates as an Australian-style cafe within The Darcy Hotel, offering premium coffee, cold-pressed juices, and organic teas. This is the latest addition to the hotel's dining options.
• GiftFlyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGift cards for The Darcy are sold through GiftFly platform, allowing guests to purchase gift cards for stays and dining that can be redeemed at the hotel.
• HEBS DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite is operated on behalf of The Darcy by HEBS Digital (website hosting and management). HEBS Digital utilizes Amazon Web Services (AWS) for server infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ace Hotel Washington DC: Ace Hotel DC is a design-led boutique hotel near the White House with on-site restaurant, bar, and event programming — competing for the same design-conscious leisure and group market in downtown DC.
• The LINE DC: The LINE DC is a Washington, D.C. boutique hotel in a comparable urban location with design-forward rooms, on-site dining, and meeting/event space — directly competing for the same DC leisure, government, and group demand.
• Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants: Kimpton operates urban boutique full-service hotels with strong F&B, pet-friendly policies, and LGBTQ+ inclusive positioning — a near-direct overlap with The Darcy's boutique urban, dining-forward, inclusivity-led model.
• Eaton DC: Eaton DC is a downtown Washington, D.C. boutique hotel with cultural and LGBTQ+ inclusive positioning, design-driven rooms, and destination F&B — overlapping The Darcy's niche identity play and urban location.
• Hotel Zena Washington DC: Hotel Zena is a Viceroy-managed boutique hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. with design-forward rooms, on-site dining, and event venues — directly comparable on product, location, and group/event capability.

Broad incumbents

• Marriott International: Marriott operates multiple DC properties (including Autograph and Tribute Portfolio soft-brand boutiques) that compete directly for the same DC leisure, government, and group business with the structural advantage of Marriott Bonvoy distribution.
• Hilton Hotels & Resorts: Hilton operates DC full-service and boutique-soft-brand properties (Curio, Canopy) with Hilton Honors distribution — competing for business, government, and group travel via loyalty scale that an independent boutique cannot match.
• Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square: Sofitel operates a luxury full-service hotel one block from the White House with comparable event space, dining, and government/business traveler focus — a larger luxury incumbent competing for the same premium DC demand.
• Vignette Collection (IHG): Vignette Collection is IHG's soft-brand for independent luxury boutique hotels — offering the same boutique character as The Darcy but with IHG One Rewards distribution and global brand support, directly threatening independent positioning.

Emerging players

• Hotel Hive DC: Hotel Hive is a smaller-format boutique hotel in Washington, D.C. with a casual F&B program — a partial-overlap emerging competitor targeting design-conscious travelers with a value-leaning boutique product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheDarcyHotel
• Facebookfacebook.com/thedarcyhotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/thedarcyhotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-darcy-hotel

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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