Apart from being the nation's capital, Washington, DC is known for its historic landmarks, world-class museums, exciting restaurants and abundant shopping. As such, the city is well visited by millions every year. Due to its popularity, it can sometimes be difficult to find rooms within the city that are available and affordable. Fortunately, nearby hotels in Maryland and Virginia offer suitable alternatives.
Guests staying at the Hampton Inn are walking distance from the history and culture of Old Town, Virginia. Old Town's history spans several centuries and the town played important roles in America's quest for independence, the Civil War and much more. Today, the town is home to museums, restaurants and shopping. The Hampton Inn is a block away from the King Street metro station, making Washington, DC easily accessible. All guests receive complimentary breakfast and beverages. They can also take advantage of a host of facilities including the business center, fitness room and swimming pool. The hotel's 80 rooms are well furnished and include cable television and Internet access. Certain rooms are specifically designed for disabled guests. Room rates begin at $85 as of 2010, and information on special packages is available upon request.
Hampton Inn Alexandria, Old Town
1616 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-299-9900
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Located in Lanham, Maryland, the Best Western Capital Beltway is adjacent to the regional thoroughfare known as the Capital Beltway. Also known as US-495, the Capital Beltway takes drivers throughout the Washington metropolitan region. Taking the beltway, a guest can arrive in Washington, DC in approximately 30 minutes. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, a heated indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are meeting spaces that can be used for events, including the 5,700-square-foot banquet room. All rooms have free wireless Internet. The hotel is a nonsmoking facility, and room rates begin at $110, as of 2010.
Best Western Capital Beltway
5910 Princess Garden Parkway
Lanham, MD 20706-2905
301-459-1000
bestwesterndc.com
The Best Western Rosslyn is located in Rosslyn and is only a short distance to the historic Marine Corps War memorial. The structure is also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial and was built to commemorate the lives of all American marines lost in service to the United States. In addition to the memorial, the hotel is also walking distance from the Rosslyn metro stop and only minutes from Washington, DC. Guests can also walk across the nearby Key Bridge to get into Georgetown, which is a historic Washington, DC neighborhood. Apart from its proximity to the nation's capital, the Best Western Rosslyn has a heated indoor swimming pool, a fitness club, a business center and free parking. All rooms are smoke free and have a microwave and a refrigerator. The hotel's rates start at $85, as of 2010.
Best Western Rosslyn
1501 Arlington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209-3001
703-524-5000
iwojimarosslynhotel.com
