A visitor’s paradise, where politics meets art, history and architectural splendour, Washington D.C. can feel more like a showcase than a city. Whether you're in town on business, or are travelling with family and friends, you’ll find a vast array of accommodation options to consider. Our selection of the best places to stay in Washington D.C. includes everything from small heritage inns to imposing landmark hotels with glittering interiors, top-notch amenities and terrific food.
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There are a seemingly endless array of attractions in the city, so it’s really a case of pacing yourself — and coming back. Capitol Hill makes for an impressive sight at one end of the National Mall, and there are some wonderful hotels in this part of downtown. You’ll be within easy reach of the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the lakeside Jefferson Memorial. Nearby Penn Quarter and Chinatown offer easy access to bars and restaurants, whilst historic Dupont Circle is a perfect for those eager to pop into boutiques, bars and brasseries. Georgetown and Foggy Bottom, slightly to the west, are home to red-brick colonial mansions, antique shops and designer boutiques aplenty.
Regardless of where you choose to base yourself, culture buffs will be fascinated by the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian, the National Air & Space Museum and the National Archives, amongst other highlights. Historians should also consider the Washington Monument, the National World War II Memorial, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Cross the Potomac River to see Arlington — site of the Pentagon and the Arlington National Cemetery — before venturing south for an afternoon in picturesque Alexandria. The springtime cherry blossoms at Tidal Basin are not to be missed.
Nestled in one of the world’s most famous cities, the best places to stay in Washington D.C. promise style, culture and fabulous food. You’re in for a real treat!