Washington D.C., the historic city and U.S. capital, is home to some of the country's finest attractions, like the White House, the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. With around 27,000 hotel rooms, the city has plenty of accommodations for its annual 15 million visitors, and has hotels to suit any need and budget.
The 3-star, downtown Washington Plaza Hotel is close to the National Mall Monuments and Smithsonian Museums. The hotel has 340 guest rooms, including 15 suites, with rates starting at $149 per night, as of September 2010. All rooms include modern conveniences like a flat screen television, work area and enhanced lighting. There is also an on-site restaurant, No. 10 Thomas, available for meals and room service. Other amenities include a landscaped swimming pool with al-fresco dining, on-site lounge and bar, and a newly-renovated fitness center.
The Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-842-1300
washingtonplazahotel.com
Located on the famous Pennsylvania Avenue, within the business district and close to attractions lies the boutique, 4-star Hotel Lombardy. The accommodations consist of 140 guest rooms, 20 Park View suites and one Executive Park View King. Each contain chrome and enamel bathrooms, stainless steel wet bars and a separate dining area. Lombardy amenities include a European-style bistro, bar and lounge, on-site cardio room, complimentary wireless Internet and free passes to use the swimming pool at the Washington Plaza Hotel. As of September 2010, rates start at $129 for one night in a superior king room.
Hotel Lombardy
2019 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20006
1-202-828-6000
hotellombardy.com
The 4-star Melrose Hotel is just one block from Georgetown and a short taxi ride from the Reagan National Airport. Each of its guest rooms and suites is equipped with pillow-top mattresses, on-demand movies, designer bath products and a complimentary newspaper. There are also 34 one-bedroom suites available, with rates starting at $129 for one night and $179 for a king suite, as of September 2010. Melrose amenities include The Landmark Restaurant, The Library Bar, in-house fitness center, 24-hour room service and meeting area.
The Melrose Hotel
2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-955-6400
melrosehotelwashingtondc.com
The 3-star Hilton Garden Inn is a 14-story downtown hotel. Each of its guest rooms and suites offers high speed Internet, desk, microwave, refrigerator, on-demand movies and Nintendo. Amenities include complimentary cookies between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., concierge desk, lounge, gift shop, room service and an on-site restaurant, Great American Grill. There is also a fitness suite, whirlpool and swimming pool for guests. Rates start at $319 per night, as of September 2010.
The Hilton Garden Inn
815 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
1-202-783-7800
hilton.com
