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The nation's capital offers an array of hotels to fit the varied needs of tourist, businessperson, conventioneer and government visitor. Behind all the complex images of Washington DC is a very manageable city, easily navigable by foot, Metro or taxi. Walking in daylight is an enjoyable and relatively safe option. The major neighborhoods overlap so it is not essential to select a hotel directly opposite the government agency, business or tourist attraction that brings you to town.

Within the city, hotels cluster into five general areas: Dupont Circle and points north of the circle, Georgetown and Foggy Bottom, two downtown areas north and east of the White House and the Capitol Hill-Union Station area. The last category includes the few hotels in the Southeast-Waterfront neighborhood. If none of these choices suit your needs, you might consider the hotel districts in suburban Maryland or Northern Virginia.

Dupont Circle and Upper Connecticut Avenue

The advantages of staying around Dupont Circle are significant. A thriving nightlife, dining and shopping district surrounds the Circle. Here, the stately mansions of the embassy corridor meet the funky and hip attractions of Adams-Morgan. The hotels in this area are generally modern American luxury hotels. The Embassy Suites Hotel. The Radisson Barcelo Hotel, once a luxury apartment house, offers spacious rooms and suites and the Embassy Row Hilton, recently redecorated, has the advantage of a rooftop deck that offers one of the finest views of the city. For something entirely different, try the Tabard Inn, tucked into a courtyard that offers the graceful charm of a country inn right in the center of the city.

If you've set your heart on a room with a view of Washington, two hotels up the hill from Dupont Circle can accommodate you. They are the Washington Hilton and Towers and the Washington Courtyard Marriott. Farther up Connecticut Avenue, beyond the stately bridge that crosses Rock Creek Park, is the glamorous Omni Shoreham Hotel, lavish enough to host inaugural balls. Near the National Zoo, the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel is the city's largest hotel and a castle unto itself.

Georgetown and Foggy Bottom

Many hotels in Georgetown assume the historic ambiance of this 300-year-old neighborhood. Offering charming colonial atmosphere, the Georgetown Inn and the Georgetown Suites are a few steps away from the neighborhood scene with its shops, restaurants and bars. For those who enjoy historic touches as well as more intimate, small-scale luxury, the Latham Hotel is likely to please. The Four Seasons Hotel has a modern facade but classical elegance within. It is here where you will most likely cross paths with visiting Hollywood stars.

Neighboring Foggy Bottom is one of the city's crossroads, offering several types of hotels. Like many of the Georgetown hotels, the River Inn and the George Washington University Inn possess the charms of smaller establishments and offer the convenience of in-room kitchens. The Wyndham Bristol and the Park Hyatt have classic, modern-style amenities, along with pleasant, quiet rooms. The ANA Hotel provides beautiful accommodations with an interior comprised largely of glass, gardens and light. Finally, the Watergate Hotel, although hardly requiring an introduction, offers elegant and spacious rooms, many of which overlook the nearby Potomac River.

Downtown, North of the White House

Some of the oldest, most lavish and most stately hotels in the city are located in this area. If lodging in a hotel mentioned in history books appeals to you, this is the neighborhood to find one. For decades, Heads of State have selected the Madison Hotel on 15th Street. The Carlton Hotel is a regal mansion decorated with lovely antiques. Franklin Roosevelt and J. Edgar Hoover frequented the dignified Renaissance Mayflower. For a view of the White House, no hotel compares to the Hay-Adams Hotel, just across Lafayette Square from the Executive Mansion. The Jefferson Hotel is for those who prefer smaller establishments with the elegant charm of Federal-era Washington.

Modern elegance dominates many downtown hotels. Two of note are the Capital Hilton and, closer to Dupont Circle, the Governor's House Hotel. There are also a few hotels in the area that offer comfortable rooms and suites at more modest prices. Among these are the Lincoln Suites and the Canterbury Hotel.

Downtown, East of the White House

A cluster of hotels lies between the White House and the Washington Convention Center. They range from modern and classic luxury to the abundantly lavish. In the last category, three hotels stand out as extravaganzas of design. The Willard Inter-Continental is an opulent Beaux Arts dream, while the J.W. Marriott boasts an enormous atrium and lavish, classical decor. The Grand Hyatt Washington, with a Mediterranean inner landscape, has an indoor waterfall and lagoon.

Many of the hotels in this district are bastions of old-world style. The Hotel Washington is among these and also has a famous terrace bar with a magnificent view of the city skyline. The Marriott at Metro Center possesses a continental flavor. The Victorian-style Morrison-Clark Inn and the Henley Park Hotel with its Elizabethan facade are both establishments known for their charm, elegance and comfort.

Capitol Hill and Southeast

Two neighborhoods that are somewhat removed from the rest of the city have their own charms and advantages. If government business brings you to Washington, proximity to the Capitol or to the many government agencies located in Southeast might be among your priorities.

Near The Mall, the family-friendly Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill has modern appeal and a fabulous garden atrium. On the other side of the Capitol, near Union Station, is the modern and elegant Washington Court Hotel complete with dining, shopping and entertainment. For ambiance, the Phoenix Park Hotel boasts a handsome Irish style and is convenient to Union Station.

In Southeast Washington, Loews L'Enfant Plaza is located above shops and a Metro station. A thoroughly modern hotel, it offers lovely views of the city and the river. The Channel Inn will bring you the closest to the river as it lies directly at its edge.

Suburban Locations

Washington has several suburbs that are convenient extensions of the city rather than far-flung communities. The hotels within the city limits are often booked up months in advance, so a look at Maryland or Northern Virginia might be the solution for trips that come up suddenly.

Bethesda, Maryland boasts excellent dining and shopping and it is on the Metro line. Among the many fine hotels here are the Bethesda Court Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Bethesda and the Bethesda Marriott Hotel.

In Northern Virginia, two distinct areas are thriving neighborhoods in their own right. Old Town Alexandria is an authentic colonial waterfront community, full of artistic shops, live music and wonderful restaurants. Arlington begins at Rosslyn, which lies just over Key Bridge from canonical Georgetown (you will enjoy the brisk walk across the river) and extends several Metro stops out into Virginia. Excellent ethnic restaurants and nightclubs along this corridor draw even those old-time Washingtonians who rarely step across the city limits. The fine hotels in Northern Virginia include the Hyatt Arlington at Key Bridge, the Hilton Arlington and Towers, the Courtyard Alexandria, the Doubletree Guest Suites and the Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town.







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Doubletree Guest Suites


Spacious suites
 801 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
Washington DC 20037
+1 202 785 2000
http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DCATTDT
Doubletree Guest Suites
Embassy Suites Hotel-Downtown


Luxury Suites
 1250 22nd Street NW
Washington DC 20037
+1 202 857 3388
http://www.embassysuites.com
Embassy Suites Hotel-Downtown
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC


Elegant Georgetown hotel
 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington DC 20007
+1 202 342 0444
http://www.fourseasons.com/washington
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC
Georgetown Inn


European flavor
 1310 Wisconsin Ave
Washington DC 20007
+1 888 876 0001 / +1 202 333 8900
http://www.georgetowninn.com/
Georgetown Inn
Georgetown Suites-Harbour Building


Simple comfort and convenience
 1000 29th St NW
Washington DC 20007
+1 202 298 7800 / +1 800 348 7203
http://www.georgetownsuites.com/
Georgetown Suites-Harbour Building
Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters


Regal hotel
 1615 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington DC 20036
+1 202 296 2100 / +1 800 821 4367
http://capitalhotelswdc.com
Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters
Henley Park Hotel


Charming historical getaway
 926 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington DC 20001
+1 202 638 5200 / +1 800 222 8474
http://www.henleypark.com/
Henley Park Hotel
Hay-Adams Hotel


Lavish and historic ambiance
 Sixteenth & H Streets Northwest
Washington DC 20006
+1 202 638 6600 / +1 800 853 6807 (Reservations)
http://www.hayadams.com/
Hay-Adams Hotel
Jefferson


Intimate and full of delights
 1200 16th Street Northwest
Washington DC 20036
+1 202 347 2200 / +1 866 270 8118 (Reservations)
http://www.thejeffersonhotel.com/
Jefferson
Madison Hotel


Classic Formality, Impeccable Service
 15th St & M St NW
Washington DC 20005
+1 202 862 1600 / +1 800 424 8577
http://www.themadisondc.com
Madison Hotel
Tabard Inn


Charming individuality and style
 1739 N Street Northwest
Washington DC 20036
+1 202 785 1277
http://www.tabardinn.com/home.htm
Tabard Inn
Willard InterContinental Washington


Beaux-arts splendor
 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington DC 20004
+1 202 628 9100
http://washington.interconti.com
Willard InterContinental Washington
Grand Hyatt Washington


Deluxe Convention Hotel
 1000 H St NW
Washington DC 20001
+1 202 582 1234
http://washington.hyatt.com/
Grand Hyatt Washington
Hotel Washington


Elegant style
 515 15th St NW
Washington DC 20004
+1 202 638 5900
http://www.hotelwashington.com/
Hotel Washington
Hyatt Arlington


Elegant and convenient hotel
 1325 Wilson Blvd
Washington DC, VA 22209
+1 703 525 1234
http://arlington.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Hyatt Arlington
Hyatt Regency On Capitol Hill


Elegant hotel
 400 New Jersey Ave Northwest
Washington DC 20001
+1 202 737 1234
http://washingtonregency.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml
Hyatt Regency On Capitol Hill
J W Marriott Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue


Luxury hotel, weekend bargain
 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC 20004
+1 202 393 2000 / +1 800 228 9290 (Toll Free)
http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2005797-10406976?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarriott.com%2Freservations%2FsetAMCookie.mi%3Faff%3DFeed__%26AFFNAME%3D%25zp%26mid%3D%252Fproperty%252Fpropertypage%252FWASJW
J W Marriott Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue
National Zoo


World-renowned animal park
 3001 Connecticut Avenue NorthWest
Washington DC 20008
+1 202 633 4800
http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/
National Zoo
Lincoln Suites Downtown


Comfortable rooms
 1823 L St NW
Washington DC 20036
+1 202 223 4320 / +1 800 424 2970
http://www.lincolnhotels.com/
Lincoln Suites Downtown
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel


Luxury hotel
 480 L'Enfant Plaza South West
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 484 1000
http://www.lenfantplazahotel.com
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
Marriott at Metro Center


Centrally Located
 775 12th Street Northwest
(between Independance & East Capitol)
Washington DC 20005
+1 202 737 2200 / +1 800 228 9290 (Toll Free)
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2005797-10406976?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarriott.com%2Freservations%2FsetAMCookie.mi%3Faff%3DFeed__%26AFFNAME%3D%25zp%26mid%3D%252Fproperty%252Fpropertypage%252FWASMC
Marriott at Metro Center
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel


Historic Property
 1127 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
(at Connecticut Avenue)
Washington DC 20036
+1 202 347 3000 / +1 800 228 7697 (Toll Free)
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2005797-10406976?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarriott.com%2Freservations%2FsetAMCookie.mi%3Faff%3DFeed__%26AFFNAME%3D%25zp%26mid%3D%252Fproperty%252Fpropertypage%252FWASSH
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Morrison-Clark Inn


Renovated Townhouse
 Massachusetts Ave & 11th St NW
Washington DC 20001
+1 202 898 1200 / +1 800 222 8474
http://www.morrisonclark.com/
Morrison-Clark Inn
Hilton Washington & Towers


City resort
 1919 Connecticut Avenue North West
Washington DC 20009
+1 202 483 3000
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/facilities.jhtml?ctyhocn=DCAWHHH
Hilton Washington & Towers
Bethesda Marriott Hotel


Bethesda Marriott Hotel
 5151 Pooks Hill Road
Washington DC, MD 20814
+1 301 897 9400
http://www.bethesdamarriott.com
Bethesda Marriott Hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel


Landmark hotel
 2500 Calvert St Northwest
(at Connecticut Ave)
Washington DC 20008
+1 202 234 0700
http://www.omnihotels.com/
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Hilton Washington Embassy Row


Lovely neighborhood and city views
 2015 Massachusetts Ave Northwest
Washington DC 20036
+1 202 265 1600
http://www.hiltonembassyrow.com/
Hilton Washington Embassy Row
George Washington University Inn


Colonial atmosphere
 824 New Hampshire Avenue North West
Washington DC 20037
+1 800 426 4455
http://www.gwuinn.com/
George Washington University Inn
Rock Creek Park


A capital forest
 5200 Glover Rd NW
Washington DC 20008
+1 202 895 6070
http://www.nps.gov/rocr/
Rock Creek Park
Adams-Morgan
Washington DC
Adams-Morgan
Dupont Circle
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Dupont Circle
Foggy Bottom
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Foggy Bottom
Georgetown
Washington DC
Georgetown
Arlington
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Arlington
Courtyard Washington/Northwest


Pleasant accommodations and great location
 1900 Connecticut Ave Northwest
Washington DC 20009
+1 202 332 9300 / +1 800 842 4211
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2005797-10406976?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarriott.com%2Freservations%2FsetAMCookie.mi%3Faff%3DFeed__%26AFFNAME%3D%25zp%26mid%3D%252Fproperty%252Fpropertypage%252FWASNW
Courtyard Washington/Northwest
Old Town Alexandria


Cobblestones & Confederates
 South of Washington
Washington DC, VA
http://www.ci.alexandria.va.us/
Old Town Alexandria
Courtyard by Marriott-Alexandria


Near Old Town Alexandria
 2700 Eisenhower Ave
Washington DC, VA 22314
+1 703 329 2323
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2005797-10406976?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarriott.com%2Freservations%2FsetAMCookie.mi%3Faff%3DFeed__%26AFFNAME%3D%25zp%26mid%3D%252Fproperty%252Fpropertypage%252FWASAL
Courtyard by Marriott-Alexandria
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel


Next to the Metro
 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Washington DC, VA 22202
+1 703 486 1111
http://www.sheraton.com
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
National Mall


Memorials and museums
 900 Ohio Dr SW
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 485 9880
http://www.nps.gov/nama/
National Mall
Capital Hilton


Near the White House
 1001 16th St Northwest
Washington DC 20036
+1 202 393 1000
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DCASHHH
Capital Hilton
White House


Home of the President
 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue North West
Washington DC 20500
+1 202 456 1414 / +1 202 456 1111
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
White House
U.S. Capitol


Home of legislative branch
 East Capitol Street
NE and 1st Street, NE
Washington DC 20002
+1 202 225 6827
http://www.aoc.gov/
U.S. Capitol
Union Station


Shops, theaters, restaurants
 50 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast
Northeast
Washington DC 20002
+1 202 289 1908
http://www.unionstationdc.com/
Union Station
Topaz Hotel


New Age hotel in Dupont Circle
 1733 N Street North West
Washington DC 20036
+1 202 393 3000 / +1 800 775 1202
http://www.topazhotel.com/
Topaz Hotel
St. Regis Hotel


Ornate Downtown hotel
 923 16th Street N.W.
Washington DC 20006
+1 202 638 2626
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/promotions/promo_landing.html?category=ST_MIC
St. Regis Hotel
Channel Inn Hotel


Waterfront hotel
 650 Water Street South West
Washington DC 20024-2422
+1 202 554 2400 / +1 800 368 5668
http://www.channelinn.com/
Channel Inn Hotel
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