If you are visiting Washington, Mississippi, for work or pleasure, you will find several places to stay just outside the city. Most hotels are just a short drive away from the historic center in nearby Natchez. Important sites in Washington include Historic Jefferson College, the Elizabeth Female Academy, Clear Creek Baptist Church and Fort Dearborn.
The Quality Inn in Natchez is one of the closest hotels to Washington. Just over four miles from Washington, it has 50 guest rooms and is located near the Old South Winery, which specializes in Muscadine wines. Other local attractions include the Natchez National Historical Park, which is just two miles from the hotel. The Quality Inn offers free services such as local calls, weekday newspapers, an outdoor pool and continental breakfasts.
Monmouth Plantation is another hotel near Washington. The mansion and its grounds are a national landmark and it contains antiques and luxurious furnishings. The Monmouth Plantain offers 30 luxury suites and rooms in the main building and its eight outbuildings. The hotel is surrounded by 26 acres of grounds and has an on-site restaurant called 1818. Room prices include cocktail-hour hors d'oeuvres in the Quitman Study, a tour of the main house, and a Southern-style breakfast served in the Garden Room.
The Best Western River Inn is less than seven miles from Washington, and is beside the Mississippi River. It is close to a range of attractions, including the Lady Luck casino, a visitor center and several antique shops. Local restaurants include the Castle Restaurant and the Carriage House Restaurant. Continental breakfast is included in the room rate and guests can use the outdoor pool and Internet free of charge. Cable television and fitness facilities are also available.
There are 86 rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez, seven miles from Washington. The hotel offers smoking and nonsmoking rooms and suites that are just a stone's throw from the Mississippi River. Those traveling on business may wish to use the hotel's meeting room, business center and high-speed Internet. Historic Downtown Natchez is worth a visit for restaurants, shops, nightlife and cultural activities.
