Washington DC, the nation's capital attracts tourists from all over the world. Whether it is the first visit to Washington DC or the hundredth, if the trip is for business or pleasure, traveling alone or with family, there is something for everyone. Having a view of the White House and the cityscape, 15th Street is a popular place to shop, dine and stay.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is an updated contemporary hotel, located in a historic landmark building first erected in 1880. On the corner of 15th Street and Lafayette Square, the hotel borders the White House. The Sofitel offers ICI Urban Bistro, a restaurant featuring French cuisine. The hotel services include in-room Wi-Fi, 24 hour room service, concierge, currency exchange, dry cleaning, gift shop, newspaper shop and fitness center. Meeting rooms and event rooms are available. Pets are welcome. Nearby restaurants include The Lafayette, Georgia Browns, The Oval Room, Equinox, The Bombay Club. Lafayette Park, located directly across from the White House, and less than one block from the Sofitel. Lafayette Park is often used for large demonstrations and protests.
The W Washington DC Hotel overlooks the capital cityscape and is next door to the White House. Eleven floors make up the 317 rooms and suites, meeting rooms, event rooms, spa, fitness center, restaurants, and bars. The rooftop lounge offers daytime and evening views of the Washington Monument. Hotel amenities include safe deposit boxes, dry cleaning service, high-speed Internet access, non-smoking facilities and a multilingual staff. Pets are welcome. On-demand movies, 37-inch flat screen TVs, 24-hour rooms service and waterfall showers in marble tiled bathrooms equipped with terry cloth robes and are available in each room. Washington Magazine named J&G Steakhouse the fourth best restaurant in DC. The hotel is less than ½ mile from Washington Visitors Center and the National Aquarium. Café du Parc, Occidental Grill and Seafood, and Old Ebbitt Grill are restaurants within one block from the W Washington DC Hotel.
Located on 15th Street, the Madison Hotel, built in 1963, boasts hosting every President since John F. Kennedy. There are 353 guest rooms and 13 suites in this hotel that claims to be designed to provide comfort and value. Hotel services include conference and meeting rooms, 24-hour fitness center with a steam room, valet parking, complimentary Internet in the lobby, gift shop, the Palette Restaurant and Post Script Lounge. In-room dining is available. Rooms include high-speed Internet access, coffee brewer, refreshment center, complimentary shoeshine, and flat panel TV with videos and gaming on-demand. The National Geographic Museum is on 17th Street, just two blocks from the hotel. Strayer University is one block away from the Madison Hotel.
