The Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., occupies 163 acres of Washington's Rock Creek Park. Because of its location in Northwest Washington, the zoo is surrounded by many of Washington's finest and most historic hotels. Visitors staying in Washington have hotel options available within walking distance and short Metro rides of the National Zoo.
The Beacon Hotel is just 1.2 miles from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The hotel has 199 rooms, 60 corporate studio spaces and eight deluxe suites. All rooms have flat-screen televisions, WebTV and high-speed Internet access. The corporate studio spaces also have fully stocked pantries, kitchens and separate dining and sitting areas. The eight deluxe turret suites have round rooms and beds. The Beacon Hotel has a restaurant, the Beacon Bar and Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. As of September 2010, the Beacon Hotel offers a "panda package" in cooperation with the Friends of the National Zoo. A portion of each payment is donated to giant panda conservation.
The Beacon Hotel
1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
800-821-4367
capitalhotelswdc.com
The Omni Shoreham Hotel, which is a short walk from the National Zoo, has 836 guest rooms and suites in its Rock Creek Park building. The hotel has five room floor plans, including one plan called the Get Fit guest room. These rooms include motorized portable treadmills and fitness kits. The hotel's standard deluxe rooms have 203 to 316 square feet of living space, and guests can choose one king bed, one queen bed, one double bed, two queen beds or two double beds. All rooms have robes, clock radios with MP3/iPod docks, windows that open, and high-speed wireless Internet access. Additional hotel amenities include a fitness center, outdoor heated pool and dry sauna. The Omni Shoreham has four eating and drinking establishments and offers round-the-clock room service.
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-234-0700
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The Embassy Suites is one Metro stop from the National Zoo. The standard two-room suite with two queen beds has a 32-inch LCD color television, dining table and chairs, work desk and chair, and mini-fridge and microwave. All guests receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast every morning and can attend the manager's reception every evening. The hotel provides complimentary access to its fitness center and business center and has a video game room and swimming pool. The on-site restaurant, Trattoria Nicola's, serves authentic Italian cuisine.
Embassy Suites Washington, D.C.
1250 22nd Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-857-3388
embassysuites1.hilton.com
