Washington D.C., the nation's capital, lies approximately 40 miles southwest of Baltimore, Md. The city is well known as being the political hub of the United States and features a variety of hotels, many of which are located within minutes from the city's convention center. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located on Mount Vernon Place and won a Guinness World Record in 2009 for seating over 16,000 guests at a centennial dinner for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
The Embassy Suites is located one and a half blocks from Washington's convention center and is also within walking distance from a variety of visitor attractions that include the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. The hotel features a complimentary cooked-to-order hot breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet access, a fitness center and an indoor swimming pool. Each of the hotel's two-room suites has a marble bathroom equipped with amenities, two televisions, two telephones, a refrigerator and a microwave. The hotel operates an on-site restaurant called the Finn and Porter Restaurant, which serves a large selection of seafood and American fare cuisines. The on-site lounge also offers guests beer, wine, and cocktails.
Embassy Suites Washington D.C.- Convention Center
900 10th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-739-2001
embassysuites1.Hilton.com
The Willard Intercontinental is located on the famous Pennsylvania Avenue and is less than a five-minute drive to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and less than one block from the White House. The hotel features luxurious accommodations and offers guests comfortable amenities and services that include a fully equipped spa, concierge services, an on-site fitness facility and a 24-hour business center. Each of the 335 guest rooms has a refrigerated mini-bar, an in-room safe, individual climate controls and a high-speed wireless Internet access. The hotel also has two on-site restaurants that offer French, seafood and American fare cuisines. Cafe du Parc and the Occidental Grill and Seafood Restaurants are opened daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
The Willard Intercontinental
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-9100
washington.intercontinental.com
The Hampton Inn is less than a five-minute walk from the convention center and major transportation hubs for trains, buses and taxis. The inn features a business center, 24-hour front desk assistance, a complimentary hot breakfast and a fitness room and indoor swimming pool. Each guest room is comfortably equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access, cable television service, king or queen-size beds, a coffeemaker and a mini-refrigerator. The hotel recommends local restaurants that serve a variety of American fare and international cuisines. Ruby Tuesday's, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Tony Cheng's are all within walking distance from the hotel.
The Hampton Inn Washington D.C.- Convention Center
901 6th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-842-2500
hamptoninn.com
