The LINE DC Hotel Lobby & Bookstore
Housed inside a stunning 1910 Romanesque Revival church on Columbia Road, The LINE DC is one of the most architecturally arresting hotel conversions in America. Even if you are not a guest, the soaring nave-turned-atrium, resident bookstore and weekend brunch are completely open to the public.
Architecture Worth Gawking At
The original church's vaulted ceilings, arched windows and warm brick have been preserved and woven into a contemporary design — the effect is sacred and stylish simultaneously.
The central atrium rises four stories; look up and you will see guest-room balconies where the church balconies once stood, giving the whole space a theatrical, almost operatic quality.
What to Do Inside
Settle into the lobby with a coffee from Spoken English, the hotel's acclaimed bar and restaurant helmed by Erik Bruner-Yang, and browse the curated bookshop stocked with titles on D.C. history, food and culture.
Weekend brunch at Spoken English is one of the most sought-after tables in Adams Morgan — the pan-Asian comfort food menu changes seasonally and the cocktail list is inventive without being precious.
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