A neoclassical church with 60-foot vaulted ceilings and patinated copper doors now houses one of Washington DC's most distinctive hotels. The LINE DC transformed a century-old First Church of Science into a boutique property that actually feels like it belongs in its Adams Morgan neighborhood – complete with an in-house radio station broadcasting from a glass booth in the lobby and restaurants run by James Beard Award winners. This isn't your typical buttoned-up Washington hotel experience.
Location
The former building of the First Church of Christ, Scientist
The hotel sits at the corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road in Adams Morgan, one of DC's few neighborhoods with genuine 24-hour energy. The area has evolved from its rough-around-the-edges dive bar days into a legitimate dining and nightlife destination, with pop-up restaurants, new bars, and weekend flea markets. It's a cultural hub that matches the hotel's creative ambitions – and you're steps away from the action the moment you leave the building.
The Church Interior
Mezzanine - Photo by Gary Williams
Walk through those massive copper entry doors and you'll understand why Sydell Group founder Andrew Zobler jumped at this building. The 1912 structure's most dramatic features remain intact: soaring domed ceilings supported by Ionic columns, intricate millwork, and ornate brass detailing throughout.
The designers at INC Architecture & Design didn't just preserve these elements – they repurposed them. Original hymnal boards now serve as wayfinding, mahogany pews provide lobby seating, and the church's pipe organ has been transformed into a chandelier.
The challenge was bringing intimacy to such a monumental space, which they solved by creating a series of food and beverage enclaves throughout the lobby and mezzanine.
No Goodbyes
Chef Philip Marzelli's all-day restaurant taps the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic region for an eclectic menu that changes throughout the day. The approach is straightforward: work with local farmers, fishers, and small ranchers to create feel-good dishes from breakfast through late dinner.
No Goodbyes coffee shop
The space encompasses several distinct areas – a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop – so you can choose your own adventure depending on the time of day.
The menu ranges from raw oysters with cocktail sauce and mignonette to pan-roasted market fish with spinach and charred lemon. You'll find a proper burger with angus beef and smoked gouda, rigatoni bolognese with veal and pork ragu, and a fried chicken sandwich with avocado puree. The kale caesar gets anchovies and breadcrumbs, while the burrata comes with citrus, fennel, and hazelnuts.
Veteran DC bartender Lukas B. Smith runs the cocktail program, dividing his menu into "Old Dogs" (classics) and "New Tricks" (creative concoctions inspired by everything from tiramisu to passion fruit lip balm).
The coffee shop opens at 7am most days, happy hour runs weekday afternoons, and the bar stays open until midnight or later on weekends.
Full Service Radio
Full service radio studio - Photo by Anna Meyer
The hotel operates its own community podcast network and internet radio station, broadcasting live from a glass-windowed studio in the lobby. Run by Heritage Radio alumnus Jack Inslee, Full Service Radio features local hosts and programming that spotlights DC's art, culture, food, and music scenes.
You can tune in from your room – a detail that's either charming or completely unnecessary depending on your tolerance for hotel quirks.
The Rooms
Photo by Katie Berry
All 220 rooms sit in a new building annexed seamlessly behind the original church. The design nods to the ecclesiastic history without overdoing it: wood floors mimic the church's herringbone oak, framed pages from salvaged hymnals and yellowed collection envelopes hang on white walls, and unlacquered brass bathroom hardware will eventually patina to match those green copper doors at the entrance.
The rooms are bright and airy with huge windows, original artwork, and graphic yellow and black bedspreads. Industrial-chic brass light fixtures complete the look. Every room exceeds 300 square feet, so even the entry-level options feel spacious.
Each room includes a curated micro library, a minibar stocked with local and international drinks and snacks, and a Nespresso maker. You'll find a large working desk, custom plush top mattress, down comforters and pillows, free WiFi, a 55-inch HD TV, and an old-school radio alongside a modern media hub.
The bathrooms have walk-in showers, handmade bath products, bathrobes, and slippers. Up to 14 pieces of original artwork – paintings and photographs – decorate each space, and vintage furniture sourced from local flea markets adds character. Persian rugs warm up the wood floors.
District King
District King Room - Photo by Carley Page Summers
At 340 square feet, this room centers on views of the Adams Morgan neighborhood. The king bed gets the same custom plush mattress and down bedding as other rooms, and you'll have a seating area with custom furnishings plus that large working desk.
The micro library, minibar, and Nespresso setup come standard, along with the full complement of amenities – from the hair dryer and iron to the in-room safe and direct dial telephone.
Landmark Studio Suite
Landmark Studio Suite - Photo by Carly Page Summers
This 500-square-foot space ups the ante with massive windows overlooking Washington and a deluxe seating area to take full advantage. The king bed and amenities match other rooms, but you get significantly more space to spread out – enough for a large working desk and proper lounging area.
The suite includes all the standard features plus adjoining room options if available. The windows are the real selling point here, flooding the space with natural light and giving you a proper perch above the city.
The Rooftop Terrace
Monument Master Suite's private rooftop terrace
The Monument View Master Suite comes with a 1,300-square-foot private terrace offering panoramic views across the capital.
It's attached to a 1,200-square-foot suite – the hotel's most extravagant option – and delivers the kind of outdoor space that's genuinely rare in central Washington. The terrace alone is larger than most hotel rooms.
1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
