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With its graceful monuments, sprawling parks, and interesting museums, it should be no surprise that Washington, DC is one of the country's top tourist destinations and has an abundance of hotels. It is one of the few cities where the presidential suites in many of its hotels are often occupied by visiting presidents or dignitaries. Visitors should be sure to book a few months ahead if they have their heart set on a particular hotel. The best rates can be found during winter and summer, but online specials, which sometimes include breakfast, are much cheaper than rack rates. Beginning rates quoted are low online summer rates.
The hotels below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$300)
$$$ (US$200 to US$299)
$$ (US$100 to US$199)
$ (under US$100)
The prices given here are the starting prices for a standard double room and do not include sales tax (14.5%). Breakfast is not included, unless otherwise stated.
The hotels below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$300)
$$$ (US$200 to US$299)
$$ (US$100 to US$199)
$ (under US$100)
The prices given here are the starting prices for a standard double room and do not include sales tax (14.5%). Breakfast is not included, unless otherwise stated.
Business
Hilton Washington
Perched on a hill north of the Dupont Circle neighbourhood, the Hilton Washington has unobstructed views of the entire skyline. Known for its dazzling curved façade, this modern hotel is a favourite with corporate travellers because of its wide selection of meeting rooms, which hold from a few to a few dozen. The expansive ballroom, one of the largest in the city, holds events just about every night, ranging from corporate receptions to inaugural balls. There are several restaurants in the building itself, as well as dozens more just steps away. Rooms in the executive towers have large desks and amenities such as voice-mail and modem points.
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 483 3000.
Website: www.hilton.com
Price: $$
Perched on a hill north of the Dupont Circle neighbourhood, the Hilton Washington has unobstructed views of the entire skyline. Known for its dazzling curved façade, this modern hotel is a favourite with corporate travellers because of its wide selection of meeting rooms, which hold from a few to a few dozen. The expansive ballroom, one of the largest in the city, holds events just about every night, ranging from corporate receptions to inaugural balls. There are several restaurants in the building itself, as well as dozens more just steps away. Rooms in the executive towers have large desks and amenities such as voice-mail and modem points.
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 483 3000.
Website: www.hilton.com
Price: $$
The Madison
Refinement permeates the air at The Madison. It seems more intimate than its 353-room capacity. Airy and bright, its long narrow lobby is accented with crystal chandeliers and marble. Spacious guestrooms, with Georgian, Federal and American Empire furnishings, also feature antiques, white Egyptian cotton sheets and Frette duvets. There are also fitness and business centres. While the hotel's hip Palette restaurant lends itself to the trendy, its other dining room, The Federalist, is a trip back to Dolley Madison's time. Her face decorates the china, the carpeting is copied from her White House china and the dining room's huge mural is DC circa 1800.
15th and M Streets, NW
Tel: (202) 862 1600 or 1 800 563 9712.
Website: www.themadisonhotel.net
Price: $$
Refinement permeates the air at The Madison. It seems more intimate than its 353-room capacity. Airy and bright, its long narrow lobby is accented with crystal chandeliers and marble. Spacious guestrooms, with Georgian, Federal and American Empire furnishings, also feature antiques, white Egyptian cotton sheets and Frette duvets. There are also fitness and business centres. While the hotel's hip Palette restaurant lends itself to the trendy, its other dining room, The Federalist, is a trip back to Dolley Madison's time. Her face decorates the china, the carpeting is copied from her White House china and the dining room's huge mural is DC circa 1800.
15th and M Streets, NW
Tel: (202) 862 1600 or 1 800 563 9712.
Website: www.themadisonhotel.net
Price: $$
Melrose Hotel
The boutique-like Melrose has a quiet elegance. The lobby is small but tastefully decorated, and the staff is friendly. Dark wood furniture accented with forest greens and beiges exudes comfort in oversized rooms that are equipped with sitting areas, a separate workspace, high-speed Internet access, plus a European marble bath. Other facilities include a complimentary exercise room, concierge services and the Melrose signature Library Bar and Landmark Restaurant. Though its ideal location makes it walking distance from Dupont Circle, Georgetown, the White House and the Foggy Bottom Metro station, it is a serene sanctuary from the hubbub of the nation's capital.
2430 Pennsylvania Avenue
Tel: (202) 955 6400.
Website: www.melrosehoteldc.com
Price: $$
The boutique-like Melrose has a quiet elegance. The lobby is small but tastefully decorated, and the staff is friendly. Dark wood furniture accented with forest greens and beiges exudes comfort in oversized rooms that are equipped with sitting areas, a separate workspace, high-speed Internet access, plus a European marble bath. Other facilities include a complimentary exercise room, concierge services and the Melrose signature Library Bar and Landmark Restaurant. Though its ideal location makes it walking distance from Dupont Circle, Georgetown, the White House and the Foggy Bottom Metro station, it is a serene sanctuary from the hubbub of the nation's capital.
2430 Pennsylvania Avenue
Tel: (202) 955 6400.
Website: www.melrosehoteldc.com
Price: $$
Omni Shoreham
There are eight ballrooms in this art-deco masterpiece dating from 1930, not to mention two dozen meeting rooms, two outdoor terraces, an exhibition hall and 834 rooms, so it should not come as a surprise that the Omni Shoreham is one of the top convention hotels in town. The sprawling structure hosts a multitude of events with competence and ease. Business travellers will find rooms equipped with desks, modems and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness facility, heated pool and a nearby jogging trail in the verdant Rock Creek Park. Scores of restaurants are located just a few steps away.
2500 Calvert Street, NW
Tel: (202) 234 0700 or 1 888 444 6664.
Website: www.omnihotels.com
Price: $$
There are eight ballrooms in this art-deco masterpiece dating from 1930, not to mention two dozen meeting rooms, two outdoor terraces, an exhibition hall and 834 rooms, so it should not come as a surprise that the Omni Shoreham is one of the top convention hotels in town. The sprawling structure hosts a multitude of events with competence and ease. Business travellers will find rooms equipped with desks, modems and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness facility, heated pool and a nearby jogging trail in the verdant Rock Creek Park. Scores of restaurants are located just a few steps away.
2500 Calvert Street, NW
Tel: (202) 234 0700 or 1 888 444 6664.
Website: www.omnihotels.com
Price: $$
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Perhaps the city's best-known hotel, this architectural treasure, located a short distance from the White House, has lost none of its lustre since it opened more than 75 years ago. The handsome façade, cleverly curved so that most of the rooms receive direct sunlight, is one reason the building was declared a national landmark. The clientele that breezes through the skylight-illuminated lobby is split between families who like the fact that shopping and dining are close at hand and executives who appreciate the proximity to corporate and governmental offices. The colonial-style guest rooms have generously-sized desks with computer connections, including modem points, and there are 19 well-equipped meeting rooms downstairs.
1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 347 3000.
Website: www.marriott.com
Price: $$
Perhaps the city's best-known hotel, this architectural treasure, located a short distance from the White House, has lost none of its lustre since it opened more than 75 years ago. The handsome façade, cleverly curved so that most of the rooms receive direct sunlight, is one reason the building was declared a national landmark. The clientele that breezes through the skylight-illuminated lobby is split between families who like the fact that shopping and dining are close at hand and executives who appreciate the proximity to corporate and governmental offices. The colonial-style guest rooms have generously-sized desks with computer connections, including modem points, and there are 19 well-equipped meeting rooms downstairs.
1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 347 3000.
Website: www.marriott.com
Price: $$
Willard InterContinental
This long-time landmark, with its beaux-arts lobby (defined by marble columns and sparkling chandeliers) celebrated its centennial in 2001. Over the years, it has hosted hundreds of heads of state, and today's visitor is treated with the same care and respect by the excellent staff. Guests are whisked up to their room, where they can expect expansive views of the city. Restaurants are top notch, and the bars often feature live music. The huge, new Spa at the Willard has a menu that includes massages, facials and hydrotherapy treatments, as well as a variety of workout equipment. This is also a great place to conduct business, as it is filled with comfortable meeting rooms and a newly renovated high-tech business centre. For meetings with non-English-speaking colleagues, the capable staff can translate documents or act as interpreters.
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 628 9100.
Website: www.washington.interconti.com
Price: $$$
This long-time landmark, with its beaux-arts lobby (defined by marble columns and sparkling chandeliers) celebrated its centennial in 2001. Over the years, it has hosted hundreds of heads of state, and today's visitor is treated with the same care and respect by the excellent staff. Guests are whisked up to their room, where they can expect expansive views of the city. Restaurants are top notch, and the bars often feature live music. The huge, new Spa at the Willard has a menu that includes massages, facials and hydrotherapy treatments, as well as a variety of workout equipment. This is also a great place to conduct business, as it is filled with comfortable meeting rooms and a newly renovated high-tech business centre. For meetings with non-English-speaking colleagues, the capable staff can translate documents or act as interpreters.
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 628 9100.
Website: www.washington.interconti.com
Price: $$$
Luxury
Four Seasons
Located on the edge of the exclusive Georgetown neighbourhood, Four Seasons provides the impeccable service that one would expect, but only without the attendant stuffiness. Bright, airy rooms (many recently renovated) have casual and comfortable furnishings, original art and views of Rock Creek Park. This five-star hotel makes guests simply want to curl up with a good book. On each floor of the East Wing, there is a conversational area, perfect for relaxing outside a guest room. The pool, fitness centre and spa encompasses three floors. Just behind the hotel is a running trail that borders the B&O canal. This is a popular place among celebrities, so visitors should not be surprised if a rock star or television personality is brunching beside them at the Terrace Garden restaurant or at Seasons restaurant.
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 342 0444.
Website: www.fourseasons.com/washington
Price: $$$$
Located on the edge of the exclusive Georgetown neighbourhood, Four Seasons provides the impeccable service that one would expect, but only without the attendant stuffiness. Bright, airy rooms (many recently renovated) have casual and comfortable furnishings, original art and views of Rock Creek Park. This five-star hotel makes guests simply want to curl up with a good book. On each floor of the East Wing, there is a conversational area, perfect for relaxing outside a guest room. The pool, fitness centre and spa encompasses three floors. Just behind the hotel is a running trail that borders the B&O canal. This is a popular place among celebrities, so visitors should not be surprised if a rock star or television personality is brunching beside them at the Terrace Garden restaurant or at Seasons restaurant.
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 342 0444.
Website: www.fourseasons.com/washington
Price: $$$$
Hay-Adams Hotel
No matter what they think of the neighbours (George and Laura Bush live in the nearby white mansion), guests won't find fault with the area. This Renaissance-style hotel across from the White House is within easy walking distance of just about every Washington landmark. Guests might not want to leave, as the warm wood panelling and intricate crown moulding found in every room recall an elegant era long past. Some rooms even have fireplaces and balconies overlooking lovely Lafayette Square. The restaurant downstairs serves an excellent English tea.
800 16th Street, NW
Tel: (202) 638 6600 or 1 800 853 6807.
Website: www.hayadams.com
Price: $$$
No matter what they think of the neighbours (George and Laura Bush live in the nearby white mansion), guests won't find fault with the area. This Renaissance-style hotel across from the White House is within easy walking distance of just about every Washington landmark. Guests might not want to leave, as the warm wood panelling and intricate crown moulding found in every room recall an elegant era long past. Some rooms even have fireplaces and balconies overlooking lovely Lafayette Square. The restaurant downstairs serves an excellent English tea.
800 16th Street, NW
Tel: (202) 638 6600 or 1 800 853 6807.
Website: www.hayadams.com
Price: $$$
Jefferson Hotel
Stepping through the elegant entrance of this award-winning, Federal-style hotel is like stepping back in time. The Jefferson Hotel is the type of place where history is not relegated to some dusty bookshelf. The art collection includes documents signed by the hotel's namesake, Thomas Jefferson. The rooms, furnished with four-poster beds and hard-carved armoires, would make the president feel right at home. All have marble baths, VCRs and CD players and some are even warmed by their own fireplaces. Senior politicians often use the restaurant, the Jefferson Room, as a meeting place. The hotel is currently closed for renovations and is due to re-open in the autumn of 2008.
1200 16th Street, NW
Tel: (202) 347 2200 or 1 866 270 8118.
Website: www.thejeffersonwashingtondc.com
Price: $$$
Stepping through the elegant entrance of this award-winning, Federal-style hotel is like stepping back in time. The Jefferson Hotel is the type of place where history is not relegated to some dusty bookshelf. The art collection includes documents signed by the hotel's namesake, Thomas Jefferson. The rooms, furnished with four-poster beds and hard-carved armoires, would make the president feel right at home. All have marble baths, VCRs and CD players and some are even warmed by their own fireplaces. Senior politicians often use the restaurant, the Jefferson Room, as a meeting place. The hotel is currently closed for renovations and is due to re-open in the autumn of 2008.
1200 16th Street, NW
Tel: (202) 347 2200 or 1 866 270 8118.
Website: www.thejeffersonwashingtondc.com
Price: $$$
Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC
The award-winning Oriental is one of the most popular hotels in town. Touches of Feng Shui have made its huge guest rooms calming - in fact, you may not want to leave them. All have Chinese marble bathrooms, silk bed tapestries, flat screen TVs, CD and DVD players, high speed Internet access and smashing views of either city monuments or the Potomac Tidal Basin. The hotel also has a state-of-the-art spa plus two restaurants - the Asian-inspired Cafe MoZU and CityZen restaurant, for which it has won rave reviews. For lighter fare or cocktails there is the Empress Lounge.
1330 Maryland Avenue, SW
Tel: (202) 554 8588.
Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/washington
Price: $$$
The award-winning Oriental is one of the most popular hotels in town. Touches of Feng Shui have made its huge guest rooms calming - in fact, you may not want to leave them. All have Chinese marble bathrooms, silk bed tapestries, flat screen TVs, CD and DVD players, high speed Internet access and smashing views of either city monuments or the Potomac Tidal Basin. The hotel also has a state-of-the-art spa plus two restaurants - the Asian-inspired Cafe MoZU and CityZen restaurant, for which it has won rave reviews. For lighter fare or cocktails there is the Empress Lounge.
1330 Maryland Avenue, SW
Tel: (202) 554 8588.
Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/washington
Price: $$$
Park Hyatt Washington, DC
In a town that boasts exceptional properties, the Park Hyatt is unique. Just opened after a two-year renovation, its theme is chic Americana. The Lounge has glass booths so you can have privacy but see and be seen. The simple décor of the Blue Duck, the hotel's very ‘in' restaurant, reflects colonial America with its wooden Shaker chairs and quilts hanging from the wall. Spacious rooms, accented with earthy tones and wood blends, are modern. Wood blinds, work desks and folk art complete the look while little details like books about Shaker furniture relate to the overall theme. Bathrooms have grey limestone walls, showers with large rainbath heads and amenities designed especially for the hotel. The lobby's cherry blossom-painted glass panels add an Asian flair, as does the Tea Cellar. It offers over 50 different varieties of the brew, including several Pu-erh teas, which are highly coveted by connoisseurs.
24 and M Streets
Tel: (202) 789 1234.
Website: www.parkhyattwashington.com
Price: $$$$
In a town that boasts exceptional properties, the Park Hyatt is unique. Just opened after a two-year renovation, its theme is chic Americana. The Lounge has glass booths so you can have privacy but see and be seen. The simple décor of the Blue Duck, the hotel's very ‘in' restaurant, reflects colonial America with its wooden Shaker chairs and quilts hanging from the wall. Spacious rooms, accented with earthy tones and wood blends, are modern. Wood blinds, work desks and folk art complete the look while little details like books about Shaker furniture relate to the overall theme. Bathrooms have grey limestone walls, showers with large rainbath heads and amenities designed especially for the hotel. The lobby's cherry blossom-painted glass panels add an Asian flair, as does the Tea Cellar. It offers over 50 different varieties of the brew, including several Pu-erh teas, which are highly coveted by connoisseurs.
24 and M Streets
Tel: (202) 789 1234.
Website: www.parkhyattwashington.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Doubletree Hotel Crystal City
One of the best things about checking into this hotel is that along with your room key, you get a warm chocolate chip cookie - a signature amenity of the Doubletree Hotels. Rooms, decorated in earthy tones, are somewhat spacious with a work area, Wi-Fi Internet access, data port, cable TV, coffeemaker, and granite vanities in the bathroom. The Doubletree is a convenient place for those looking for a location close to Ronald Reagan National Airport and the Pentagon. Besides the two hotel restaurants and lounge, there is a myriad of new restaurants in Crystal City.
300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA
Tel: (703) 416 4100.
Website: www.doubletreecrystalcity.com
Price: $$
One of the best things about checking into this hotel is that along with your room key, you get a warm chocolate chip cookie - a signature amenity of the Doubletree Hotels. Rooms, decorated in earthy tones, are somewhat spacious with a work area, Wi-Fi Internet access, data port, cable TV, coffeemaker, and granite vanities in the bathroom. The Doubletree is a convenient place for those looking for a location close to Ronald Reagan National Airport and the Pentagon. Besides the two hotel restaurants and lounge, there is a myriad of new restaurants in Crystal City.
300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA
Tel: (703) 416 4100.
Website: www.doubletreecrystalcity.com
Price: $$
Henley Park Hotel
Though 100 gargoyles embellish the exterior of the Tudor-styled Henley Park Hotel, a feeling of warmth permeates its small lobby. Once home to senators and congressman, this 85 year-old property is located in the heart of the city, just one block from the new Convention Center. It is the perfect destination for business travellers who expect attentive service. Rooms are adorned in an English motif and are small but comfortable. The award-winning restaurant, the intimate Coeur de Lion, offers a reasonably priced, contemporary American menu. Complimentary limousine is offered on weekday mornings.
926 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 638 5200 or 1 800 222 8474.
Website: www.henleypark.com
Price: $$
Though 100 gargoyles embellish the exterior of the Tudor-styled Henley Park Hotel, a feeling of warmth permeates its small lobby. Once home to senators and congressman, this 85 year-old property is located in the heart of the city, just one block from the new Convention Center. It is the perfect destination for business travellers who expect attentive service. Rooms are adorned in an English motif and are small but comfortable. The award-winning restaurant, the intimate Coeur de Lion, offers a reasonably priced, contemporary American menu. Complimentary limousine is offered on weekday mornings.
926 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 638 5200 or 1 800 222 8474.
Website: www.henleypark.com
Price: $$
Hotel Helix
If funk is your thing, you'll love this Kimpton boutique hotel. It has automatic curtains instead of an inner door and curtains that arc around the guestroom beds. The guestrooms' pop art motif is further enhanced with bright red, green and blue colours and underscored with rounded mirrors, large pillows, and an orange bathroom vanity. The lighting system changes from blue to gold and ottoman-styled chairs light up when you sit on them in the hotel's bar/cafe, Helix Lounge. Located in the Logan Circle neighbourhood, Hotel Helix is more appealing to young hipsters rather than sedate business people.
1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 462 9001 or 1 800 706 1202.
Website: www.hotelhelix.com
Price: $$
If funk is your thing, you'll love this Kimpton boutique hotel. It has automatic curtains instead of an inner door and curtains that arc around the guestroom beds. The guestrooms' pop art motif is further enhanced with bright red, green and blue colours and underscored with rounded mirrors, large pillows, and an orange bathroom vanity. The lighting system changes from blue to gold and ottoman-styled chairs light up when you sit on them in the hotel's bar/cafe, Helix Lounge. Located in the Logan Circle neighbourhood, Hotel Helix is more appealing to young hipsters rather than sedate business people.
1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 462 9001 or 1 800 706 1202.
Website: www.hotelhelix.com
Price: $$
Hotel Lombardy
Equipped with DC's only manually operated lift, this 139-room boutique hotel exudes 1920s charm. Muted colours accent both the public and guest rooms, which are furnished with antique Asian period pieces. Small sitting rooms, modern stainless steel kitchenettes and wrought iron beds make the rooms feel more like a residence than a hotel. The quaint Cafe Lombardy is cosy, but the hotel is worth a visit just to have a look at the 18th-century Chinese and Middle Eastern antiques, the bar and gothic fireplace in the intimate Venetian Room. The multilingual staff is quite friendly at this prime location midway between the White House and Georgetown.
2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 828 2600 or 1 800 424 5486.
Website: www.hotellombardy.com
Price: $$
Equipped with DC's only manually operated lift, this 139-room boutique hotel exudes 1920s charm. Muted colours accent both the public and guest rooms, which are furnished with antique Asian period pieces. Small sitting rooms, modern stainless steel kitchenettes and wrought iron beds make the rooms feel more like a residence than a hotel. The quaint Cafe Lombardy is cosy, but the hotel is worth a visit just to have a look at the 18th-century Chinese and Middle Eastern antiques, the bar and gothic fireplace in the intimate Venetian Room. The multilingual staff is quite friendly at this prime location midway between the White House and Georgetown.
2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 828 2600 or 1 800 424 5486.
Website: www.hotellombardy.com
Price: $$
Other Recommendations
Renaissance M Street Hotel
Quite a departure from what you would expect at a Renaissance hotel, this newly-renovated property aims to attract more of the young hip set. A small, wood-trimmed lobby connects with the M Bar, a comfortable area that serves cocktails and tasty bites such as tuna tarter in guacamole. Behind it is the hotel restaurant, M Brasserie, as well as a coffee shop. Spacious rooms decorated in muted colours and stripes have plush bedding, good-sized work area and all the essentials including a small coffeemaker. Bathrooms are small but adequate. The hotel also has a fitness centre and pool.
1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 775 0800.
Website: www.marriott.com/hotels
Price: $$
Quite a departure from what you would expect at a Renaissance hotel, this newly-renovated property aims to attract more of the young hip set. A small, wood-trimmed lobby connects with the M Bar, a comfortable area that serves cocktails and tasty bites such as tuna tarter in guacamole. Behind it is the hotel restaurant, M Brasserie, as well as a coffee shop. Spacious rooms decorated in muted colours and stripes have plush bedding, good-sized work area and all the essentials including a small coffeemaker. Bathrooms are small but adequate. The hotel also has a fitness centre and pool.
1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Tel: (202) 775 0800.
Website: www.marriott.com/hotels
Price: $$
St Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites
Marilyn Monroe (a J Seward Johnson sculpture) and friendly staff greet guests as they enter the small, comfortable, European-style lobby. Rooms, done in earthy tones and blacks, are spacious and comfortable and each come with a good-sized bathroom, coffeemaker, CD player and fridge. Suites have a full kitchen. Complimentary shoe shines are a nice touch. The M Street Bar & Grill lounge is quite a happening place around cocktail hour. Well located, the hotel is close to three Metro stops and walking distance from the White House and Georgetown.
2033 M Street, NW
Tel: (202) 530 3600.
Website: www.stgregoryhotelwdc.com
Price: $$
Marilyn Monroe (a J Seward Johnson sculpture) and friendly staff greet guests as they enter the small, comfortable, European-style lobby. Rooms, done in earthy tones and blacks, are spacious and comfortable and each come with a good-sized bathroom, coffeemaker, CD player and fridge. Suites have a full kitchen. Complimentary shoe shines are a nice touch. The M Street Bar & Grill lounge is quite a happening place around cocktail hour. Well located, the hotel is close to three Metro stops and walking distance from the White House and Georgetown.
2033 M Street, NW
Tel: (202) 530 3600.
Website: www.stgregoryhotelwdc.com
Price: $$
Tabard Inn
Located on a tree-lined side street in the Dupont Circle neighbourhood, this is the small hotel that residents recommend to their friends. As it was constructed from three Federal-style row houses, no two rooms are exactly the same, but each is filled with unique antiques and has Wi-Fi and DSL access. Some rooms have a shared bath. Meeting rooms, also furnished in colonial style, hold up to 30 people. Victorian sitting areas in the lounge are quite cosy and feature live jazz on Sunday night. The hotel's downstairs dining room, a popular lunch spot for both guests and non-guests, features American cuisine. The restaurant's brick-walled garden is one of the most pleasant places to pass an afternoon.
1739 N Street, NW
Tel: (202) 785 1277.
Website: www.tabardinn.com
Price: $$ (includes continental breakfast)
Located on a tree-lined side street in the Dupont Circle neighbourhood, this is the small hotel that residents recommend to their friends. As it was constructed from three Federal-style row houses, no two rooms are exactly the same, but each is filled with unique antiques and has Wi-Fi and DSL access. Some rooms have a shared bath. Meeting rooms, also furnished in colonial style, hold up to 30 people. Victorian sitting areas in the lounge are quite cosy and feature live jazz on Sunday night. The hotel's downstairs dining room, a popular lunch spot for both guests and non-guests, features American cuisine. The restaurant's brick-walled garden is one of the most pleasant places to pass an afternoon.
1739 N Street, NW
Tel: (202) 785 1277.
Website: www.tabardinn.com
Price: $$ (includes continental breakfast)
Windsor Inn
One of the last real bargains in Washington is this bed and breakfast, located in a brick townhouse not far from Dupont Circle. Original 1920s curved counters, mouldings, and floor tiles decorate the art deco lobby. Rooms in this three-storey inn are clean and cosy, with little touches like fresh flowers that make it feel like home. In the afternoon, visitors can join other guests for a glass of sherry in the downstairs lounge.
1842 16th Street, NW
Tel: (202) 667 0300 or 1 800 423 9111.
Website: www.windsor-inn-dc.com
Price: $$ (includes continental breakfast)
One of the last real bargains in Washington is this bed and breakfast, located in a brick townhouse not far from Dupont Circle. Original 1920s curved counters, mouldings, and floor tiles decorate the art deco lobby. Rooms in this three-storey inn are clean and cosy, with little touches like fresh flowers that make it feel like home. In the afternoon, visitors can join other guests for a glass of sherry in the downstairs lounge.
1842 16th Street, NW
Tel: (202) 667 0300 or 1 800 423 9111.
Website: www.windsor-inn-dc.com
Price: $$ (includes continental breakfast)
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