Washington D.C.'s National Gallery of Art consists of two buildings and contains works by Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Goya and Vermeer. As the museum is located on The Mall, visitors can easily add a trip to it to any tourist agenda. The hotel's near the museum cater to both tourists and businessmen alike. Keep in mind that staying within close proximity to Washington's most famous sights come with a cost; expect to pay higher prices.
The Hotel Monaco Washington D.C. puts guests just four blocks north of the National Gallery of Art and one block away from the International Spy Museum. This luxury boutique hotel has a modern and stylish interior using non-traditional designs and colors to create a lively atmosphere. Guests can enjoy complimentary coffee in the morning and complimentary wine at the hotel's evening wine hour. All rooms have free Internet access, bathrobes, luxury bath products and a companion golf fish (upon request). The hotel's restaurant serves modern American cuisine. This is a pet-friendly hotel. Rooms start at $329 as of September 2010.
Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.
700 F St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20004
800-649-1202
202-628-7177
monaco-dc.com
Guests of the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill stay within walking distance to the Lower Senate Park and the Japanese American Memorial, and less than a mile northeast of the National Gallery. Dark wood furnishings mix with the caramel and gold tones, giving each of the hotel's 834 guest rooms a contemporary upscale feel. Notable amenities include wireless Internet, large flat-screen televisions and iHome Hyatt Stereo systems. The on-site restaurant, with seating in the hotel's airy atrium lobby, serves a breakfast buffet and grilled seafoods and steaks. The heated indoor pool and fitness center are open to all guests. Room rates begin around $160 (price as of September 2010).
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
202-737-1234
washingtonregency.hyatt.com
Located four blocks south of the Mall, less than one miles from the art museum, the Residence Inn Washington, DC / Capitol puts guests near the Federal Center SW Metro Station for convenient access to all parts of the city. The hotel's well-appointed guest suites come with fully equipped kitchens and in-room popcorn and coffee. In the morning, guests can indulge in a free hot breakfast buffet; the hotel also serves complimentary dinners to its guests Monday through Wednesday. Free high-speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel. The on-site indoor swimming pool and fitness center provide ample opportunities for guests to stay in shape. Room rates start at around $300 (as of September 2010).
Residence Inn Washington, DC / Capitol
333 E. St. S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
202-484-8280
capitolmarriott.com
