Located in historic Adams-Morgan, the inn is close to a diverse and vibrant neighborhood that is home to some of D.C.'s trendiest shops, restaurants, music clubs and nightclubs. Shop for unusual home accents at Brass Knob Architectural Antiques on 18th Street, where these savvy salvage dealers have collected a fascinating array of period home fixtures such as chandeliers and fireplaces. Nearby is Bazaar Atlas where you can pick up Moroccan and Senegalese interior accents and ornaments. Jazz clubs Tryst, Bossa and Columbia Station are just a few of the more than 30 local venues providing live music, according to website Adams Morgan Now. Public transportation abounds and all the city's attractions are just minutes away from the Adams Inn. Room rates start at $119 per night at this 26-guest room accommodation. Not all rooms have en-suite facilities, but they are all air-conditioned.
Adams Inn
1744 Lanier Place NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-745-3600
adamsinn.com
Situated on the banks of the Potomac River, the Channel Inn is next to a riverside promenade and is just a few blocks from the National Mall. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the coffee shop, seafood specialties in the restaurant and cocktails and live music in the lounge. There's even an outdoor pool and complimentary membership of a nearby health club. All rooms have balconies overlooking the Washington Channel and either a queen or two double beds, heating and air conditioning, televisions and telephones. Rates start at $90 per night.
Channel Inn
650 Water St. SW.
Washington, DC 20024
202-554-2400
channelinn.com
Just steps from Pennsylvania Avenue, Hotel Harrington makes a convenient base for tourists. Opened in 1914, the Harrington is Washington's oldest continually running hotel; more than 10 million visitors have stayed there. The hotel offers a variety of room sizes, from single to the family room sleeping six people. Room rates start at $115 per night. Renovated in 2009, the rooms provide basic accommodations and a restaurant, bar and burger bar.
Hotel Harrington
11th and E St.
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-8140
hotel-harrington.com
A member of The National Trust Historic Hotels of America, the Phoenix Park Hotel is a renovated 1922 Georgian Revival building. Just four blocks from the Smithsonian museums, this well-located hotel offers comfortable accommodations with period decoration; there's even an Irish pub on site where guests can relax with a pint of Guinness. The hotel has 149 deluxe rooms, suites and bi-level suites that featuring elegant Victorian-era furnishings and modern comforts including fine Irish linens and crystal accents. Room rates start at $129 per night.
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N. Capitol St. NW.
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-6900
phoenixparkhotel.com
