Washington, D.C., draws many tourists, business travelers, foreign dignitaries and political entities. Many take time to visit the National Theater, the National Gallery of Art or the Marine Corps Barracks for a performance of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. Accommodations in D.C. vary greatly, but it has a few hotels that provide rooms with balconies that give guests a panoramic view of the busy city.
One Washington Circle Hotel offers all-suite accommodations for the D.C. traveler. Its convenient location on the roundabout for Pennsylvania Avenue and K Street puts visitors in walking distance of George Washington University and a brief metro ride to Capital Hill and all other D.C. locations. Your suite accommodation ranges from the studio style of the guest quarters with separate kitchen to the multiroomed corporate and penthouse suites, with or without kitchens. Facilities include rooms for meetings, banquets and other events.
The Circle Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a brunch on Sundays. Marcel's Restaurant, near Washington Circle, offers gracious evening dining including pre-theater meals with transportation to and from the Kennedy Center.
Take a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk that runs along the Potomac riverfront when you stay at the Channel Inn. Your balcony will overlook pleasure and work boats drifting along on the water, offering serenity and pleasant scenery to the busy traveler.
Located just a few blocks south of the National Mall, the hotel offers the Engine Room Lounge and fine dining in its Pier 7 restaurant. If you are in the mood for fish or seafood, walk to Captain White's Seafood on the waterfront, serving fresh-off-the-boat fare every day. If your taste buds crave Chinese food, you will appreciate Jenny's Asian Fusion with a variety of seafood dishes as well as soups, noodle dishes and stir-fry entrees.
When you stay at Channel Inn, you are just a few blocks from the Smithsonian Institute, housing a vast collection of historic displays.
The Morrison-Clark Historic Inn and Restaurant, listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, greets guests with refined amenities such as antique Victorian furniture, fireplaces made of fine marble and a verdant garden area that lends a serene ambiance to the hotel. Expect extraordinary carved-wood beds, armoires, chandeliers and lush drapery.
The Morrison-Clark Restaurant serves all daily meals and includes a Sunday brunch menu. The Kushi Restaurant nearby offers a sushi bar and a grill, set in a casual Japanese tavern atmosphere. For an adventure in Middle-Eastern dining, try Marrakesh, serving multiple courses of authentic Moroccan dishes as well as Middle-Eastern music and belly dancing for your entertainment.
