The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

What The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection does

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection is an independently owned, 581-room historic luxury hotel located at 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW in downtown Washington DC, blocks from the White House. Founded in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is DC's longest-operating hotel and a member of Historic Hotels of America; it celebrated its centennial in 2025. The property operates under Marriott International's Autograph Collection brand, which provides distribution through Marriott.com, the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, mobile check-in, and mobile key, while preserving the hotel's independent identity.

The hotel's revenue base is diversified across five streams: guest room accommodations (581 rooms ranging from Deluxe Guest Rooms to the Dignitary/Presidential Suite), food and beverage (Edgar Bar & Kitchen brasserie plus Tolson private dining space), meetings and events (over 25,000 sq ft of flexible space including the Grand Ballroom, Chinese Ballroom, and four additional ballrooms, accommodating 10 to 1,200 guests), weddings (capacity up to 450 guests with Southeast Asian specialty packages), and ancillary services (valet parking, specialty packages with the National Geographic Museum). Pricing is quote-based through direct channels or Marriott, with non-room pricing only publicly disclosed for parking ($73 overnight/$42 daily) and packaged offerings. Distribution spans direct website/phone bookings, Marriott Bonvoy, OTAs (Expedia, Booking.com), a dedicated corporate group sales team, a wedding/events sales team, and package partners such as the National Geographic Museum.

The underlying technology stack is provided by Marriott (property management, booking, loyalty, mobile key), supplemented by Matterport virtual tours for venues, Mailchimp email marketing, Google Analytics, and AppNexus advertising. The property holds AAA Four Diamond certification, is recognized by Condé Nast Traveler and U.S. News & World Report among top DC hotels, and actively markets its political history (hosting 14 US presidents and inaugural balls) through guided experiences such as the Spies, Secrets, and Scandals tour, seasonal packages tied to DC events (WorldPride 2025, America's 250th), and earned media coverage across national travel publications.

Name

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

Legal name

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

Website

https://themayflowerhotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Mayflower Hotel is an independently owned, 581-room historic luxury hotel in downtown Washington DC, founded 1925 and operated under Marriott International's Autograph Collection brand, serving leisure travelers, corporate groups, wedding parties, and government/dignitary guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

City/Urban Convention Hotels (THAGALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Wedding and event venues
• Convention meeting space
• Historic hospitality services
• Hotel restaurant dining

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. Guest Room Accommodations: The hotel generates primary revenue from 581 guest rooms and suites ranging from standard guest rooms to the Presidential/Dignitary Suite. Revenue is generated through nightly room rates with various room categories including Deluxe Guest Rooms, Premier Guest Rooms, One Bedroom Suites, and specialty suites.
2. Food & Beverage Operations: On-site dining through Edgar Bar & Kitchen serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, featuring traditional American brasserie cuisine with modern flair. Additional revenue from Tolson private dining space available for special events. Room service and catering for events supplement F&B revenue.
3. Meetings & Events: Revenue from renting event spaces including the Grand Ballroom, Chinese Ballroom, East and State Ballrooms, Palm Court Ballroom, and District Ballroom. Services include in-house AV, custom banquet menus from the culinary team, and event planning coordination. The hotel offers over 25,000 square feet of flexible event space accommodating groups from 10 to 1,200 guests.
4. Wedding Services: Full-service wedding planning and execution including ceremony and reception venues, catering, bar services, and event coordination. The hotel accommodates up to 450 guests for wedding events with special offerings for Southeast Asian wedding celebrations.
5. Valet Parking: Valet parking services at $73 overnight and $42 daily rates, providing ancillary revenue from guests with vehicles.
6. Specialty Packages: Revenue from themed packages including the Explorer Package with National Geographic Museum tickets and the Explorer Presidential Suite Package featuring curated experiences and amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Mayflower Hotel is a historic luxury hotel in downtown Washington DC offering 581 guest rooms and suites, ranging from standard Deluxe and Premier Guest Rooms to specialty suites including the Presidential/Dignitary Suite. The property operates as part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection and provides on-site dining at Edgar Bar & Kitchen, private dining at Tolson, over 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space accommodating 10 to 1,200 guests, full-service wedding planning with cultural specialty capabilities, and curated DC experiences including the Spies, Secrets, and Scandals guided tour.

Product overview

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection is a historic luxury hotel offering 581 guest rooms and suites as its core accommodation product, ranging from standard Guest Rooms to the premium Dignitary Suite. The hotel's dining portfolio includes Edgar Bar & Kitchen (main restaurant) and Tolson Restaurant (private dining). Meeting and event services constitute a major offering with over 25,000 square feet of flexible venue space accommodating groups from 10 to 1,200. Additional products include guided tours (DC Walking Tours, Spies/Secrets/Scandals tours), specialty packages (Explorer Package, Explorer Presidential Suite Package), wedding services, and standard hotel amenities. The hotel operates as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection and participates in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edgar Bar & Kitchen: An upscale American brasserie restaurant located within The Mayflower Hotel, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a modern flair using local ingredients. Named after J. Edgar Hoover.
• Tolson

Products and services

• Guest Rooms & Suites 581 newly renovated guest rooms and suites ranging from standard Deluxe Guest Rooms and Premier Guest Rooms to specialty suites including the Presidential/Dignitary Suite. Includes modern amenities such as marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, wireless internet, and room service.
• Edgar Bar & Kitchen On-site upscale American brasserie restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily with handcrafted cocktails using local ingredients. Open to hotel guests and the general public.
• Tolson Private Dining Private dining space within The Mayflower Hotel available for private meetings and special events in downtown Washington DC. Named after Clyde Tolson, J. Edgar Hoover's assistant FBI director.
• Meeting & Event Venues Over 25,000 square feet of flexible event space including the Grand Ballroom (10,359 sq ft combined with Chinese Ballroom), East and State Ballrooms, Palm Court Ballroom, and District Ballroom. Accommodates groups from 10 to 1,200 guests with in-house AV services and custom banquet menus from the culinary team.
• Wedding Services Full-service wedding planning and execution including ceremony and reception venues, custom catering, bar services, and dedicated on-site coordination. Accommodates up to 450 guests with specialty offerings for Southeast Asian wedding celebrations including baraat ceremonies.
• Spies, Secrets, and Scandals Guided Tour Curated guided tour experience through Washington DC highlighting the Mayflower Hotel's unique role in the capital's history with expert local guides, including tales of political scandals and clandestine efforts.
• Explorer Package Hotel stay package in partnership with the National Geographic Museum of Exploration including two museum tickets per stay, National Geographic book, Grow Crystals Activity Kit, and optional American Breakfast (up to $54 daily) at Edgar Bar & Kitchen. Designed for families and culture-focused travelers exploring DC.
• Explorer Presidential Suite Package Premium experience including stay in Presidential Suite, two Museum of Exploration tickets, international food and beverage amenity, The Book of Why, Crystal Garden kit, safari hat and binoculars, curated dinner at Edgar Bar & Kitchen, and bespoke DC itinerary designed by the award-winning Head Concierge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 581 guest rooms and suites available
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marriott International / Marriott BonvoycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, The Mayflower operates under Marriott International's distribution system, booking platforms, and Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. This partnership provides global brand recognition, loyalty program integration, and central reservation systems while maintaining the hotel's independent character.
• National Geographic Museum of ExplorationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hotel has developed the Explorer Package and Explorer Presidential Suite Package in partnership with the adjacent National Geographic Museum of Exploration. Packages include museum tickets, National Geographic merchandise, and curated DC exploration itineraries designed by the hotel's head concierge.
• White House Historical AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeasonal partnership hosting a White House Historical Association popup shop in the hotel lobby from November through February, offering the year's White House ornament and gifts for all ages.
• Historic Hotels of AmericaminorOthersThe hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Historic Hotels of America member, an official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdgar Bar & Kitchen restaurant reservations are available through OpenTable platform for convenient dining bookings.
• Hospitality OnlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer opportunities and job listings are published through Hospitality Online for recruitment purposes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Regis Washington DC: Comp parent-brand (Marriott) luxury property in DC competing for the same political, wedding, and MICE segments. Useful benchmark for Marriott system-internal share dynamics.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC: Luxury hotel in downtown DC with comparable room count, event space, and corporate group capabilities. Direct competitor across leisure, MICE, and wedding segments.
• Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC: Luxury hotel in the DC SW waterfront area competing for diplomatic, leisure, and group business. Comparable on luxury rate band, event capabilities, and urban DC location.
• Willard InterContinental Washington: Historic luxury hotel two blocks from the White House, comparable to the Mayflower on heritage positioning, political clientele, event space, and DC luxury rate competition. The most direct comp for group and leisure luxury share.
• The Hay-Adams: Iconic luxury hotel overlooking the White House, competing directly for political, dignitary, and upscale leisure business in downtown DC. Comparable on heritage narrative, size, and target segments.
• Waldorf Astoria Washington DC: Newly opened luxury property in downtown DC competing for the same group, wedding, and leisure business. Direct comp on event space, luxury credentials, and central DC location.
• JW Marriott Washington DC: Large Marriott-flagged DC hotel with significant meeting/event space. Comparable on MICE group bookings, central location, and parent-company distribution synergies.
• Hotel Emma (Autograph Collection): Peer Autograph Collection heritage property with strong F&B identity and event positioning. Comparable on the soft-brand model, heritage narrative, and F&B-driven cultural relevance.
• The Algonquin Hotel (Autograph Collection): Historic Autograph Collection hotel with strong literary/cultural heritage. Comparable on the soft-brand heritage positioning, cultural storytelling, and curated guest experience.
• Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC: Premium luxury property in Georgetown competing for diplomatic, leisure, and group business. Comparable on rate band, service levels, and DC luxury event market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheMayflowerHotelDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-mayflower-hotel-autograph-collection
• Instagraminstagram.com/themayflowerhoteldc

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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