Situated only five blocks from the capitol building, Capitol Skyline Hotel offers affordable guest rooms and suites in a relaxing, elegant atmosphere. If you feel like enjoying a walk, learning historical facts and soaking up some culture various museums, landmark buildings, monuments and memorials are all within a mile. Hotel features include an on-site restaurant and lounge, business and fitness centers, sundry and gift shop and an outdoor pool complete with bar. Guest laundry and valet dry cleaning services are also available. Complimentary wireless high speed Internet access, cable television with premium channels, hair dryers, data port and voice mail phones are standard room amenities. Smoking rooms are optional, and as of August 2010 rates start around $125.
Capitol Skyline Hotel
10 I Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 488-7500
capitolskyline.com
Located approximately one mile from the Capitol building and part of a national chain, the Red Roof Inn offers affordable accommodations in a clean and comfortable environment. Hotel features include an on-site restaurant and pub, a sauna and fitness room. Standard room amenities include work desks and voice mail phones, premium cable television, hair dryers, coffee makers and free local calls. This hotel is also accessible by two metro lines and has various eating establishments within walking distance. Rates as of August 2010 start around $115.
Red Roof Inn
500 H St. Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-5959
redroof.com
If you don't mind being five miles from the Capitol complex, the recently renovated Days Inn Connecticut Avenue offers better value for your dollar than properties closer to the action. Hotel features include an on-site restaurant and bar, business services, meeting spaces and a gift shop. Standard room amenities include complimentary high speed wireless Internet access, premium cable, hair dryers and coffee makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are available upon request. This location is also one block from the Metro, so you can leave your car at the hotel and enjoy stress-free transport, minus city parking expenses. As of August 2010 prices begin around $150.
Days Inn Connecticut Avenue
4400 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-5600
daysinn.com
