Washington, D.C., is home to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and George Washington University, among other attractions. It also has some of the most famous and luxurious accommodation options in the country. You should not encounter any difficulty finding a four-star room in the vicinity of both these and other attractions.
The Hay-Adams is a mile from the Kennedy Center and less than a mile from George Washington University. President Obama and his family made this four-star hotel famous when they stayed here prior to moving into the White House. The hotel sits directly across from the White House lawn. The Hay-Adams has a four-star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide. Amenities include Bose CD systems, free wireless Internet access in all guest rooms and suites and microfiber bathrobes and slippers.
The Hay-Adams
1 Lafayette Square
Washington, DC 20006
202-638-6600
hayadams.com
The St. Regis is a four-star historic hotel down the street from the White House, less than a mile away from George Washington University. The hotel contains 182 guest rooms and suites. A champagne ceremony is in the hotel lobby each day at 5 p.m. The hotel's signature restaurant, Adour, specializes in French cuisine. Rooms come with iPod docking stations, DVD players, 32-inch flat screen LCD televisions, mini bars and wireless high-speed Internet access.
The St. Regis
923 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-638-2626
stregiswashingtondc.com
George Washington University is just over a mile away from the Mandarin Oriental. The Kennedy Center is approximately two miles away and Capitol Hill is within walking distance. Rooms and suites come equipped with such perks as CD and DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Asian luxury furnishings. The hotel contains two restaurants and a cocktail lounge. The on-site spa has eight treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, Vitality pools, Experience showers, a 50-foot indoor swimming pool, Zen relaxation rooms, a fitness center, a spa boutique and offers personal training and yoga services. In addition, the Mandarin Oriental has its own art gallery with rotating exhibitions. The hotel also offers conference facilities, some of which overlook the Jefferson Memorial, and can arrange for catering services.
The Mandarin Oriental
1330 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-554-8588
mandarinoriental.com/washington/
