Approximately 15 million visitors flock to Washington, D.C., each year to tour national monuments, federal buildings and the city's many museums, such as the National Air & Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History. Several D.C. area hotels have been lauded as top picks by the American travel organization AAA.
The JW Marriott Hotel, located on Pennsylvania Avenue around the corner from the White House, is home to over 770 guest rooms. Choose from guest rooms with single king beds or double queen beds. Concierge-level guest rooms overlook Pennsylvania Avenue, and suite-style accommodations with separate living rooms are also available. All rooms feature 300 thread-count sheets and LCD high-definition televisions. Guests of the smoke-free establishment receive a complimentary continental breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres and snacks daily.
JW Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-2000
jwmarriottdc.com
All rooms at the Grand Hyatt are equipped with oversize work desks and ergonomic chairs. The hotel also offers a sauna, heated indoor swimming pool and steam rooms. Single king bed and double queen bed guest rooms feature 42-inch TVs, coffee makers and windows that open. The Hyatt's Grand Club rooms feature luxury mattresses, access to the VIP lounge and separate living rooms. Five dining establishments are located on the hotel grounds, including the upscale Grand Cafe and the Zephyr Deli, which specializes in sandwiches and baked pastries.
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-582-1234
hyatt.com
The Sheraton Crystal City Hotel is located adjacent to a Metro station, providing guests easy access to transportation that can take them throughout the D.C. area. Each of the hotel's 200 guest rooms include in-room video games, hypoallergenic pillows and direct international telephone service. Each room also features a refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel has a sauna and fitness facility complete with cardiovascular exercise machines. Free airport transportation is also provided to guests. The hotel's restaurant is 18 Eads, a casual establishment offering American cuisine.
Sheraton Crystal City
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
703-486-1111
starwoodhotels.com