The Best Washington DC Hotels Near Union Station

For those of you on a flying visit to Washington DC, perhaps one of the best options is to book a centrally located hotel which is close to a major transport hub. And in our opinion, many of the best hotels near Union Station represent the ideal choice in terms of proximity to the US Capitol, museums and the great shopping that can be found on site. In this collection of Washington DC hotels near Union Station, we've selected a colourful variety: East-meets-West luxury stays, renovated chic neoclassical hotels, and the quirky standard-bearers of urban cool. Enjoy!

For business travellers

• The Salamander Washington DC is a classy blend of oriental grace and all-American-luxury. This stately 5-star overlooks the Tidal Basin, in a cul-de-sac lined with cherry blossom trees, and appeals to businessmen. The rooms are classy, serene, filled with light, with luxurious bedding and furniture primed for relaxation. The meeting rooms are obviously useful, and the spa - covering 10,500 square feet - will leave you pampered. Classic American dining, afternoon tea and cocktails - a grand, spoiling stay. And only a short Metro ride away.

Neoclassical affair

• 1920s bohemian Paris for the discerning modern traveller, Riggs is pretty darn cool. The rooms are explosions of colour, classical yet chic, all set within an old bank building. Expect grand marble pillars, heavy, blood-red drapes, ornate four posters and cocktail artistry in the bar. There's the French bistro to consider, too, and the cafe lounge. All in all, a creatively renovated neoclassical wonder. A short Metro ride from Union Station, it's ideally placed.

Urban cool

• If New Wave and George Washington had a rebellious lovechild, The George, Washington DC, would look eerily similar. Positively screaming with style, this cutting-edge, downtown hotel is seriously cool. The reception is a grand affair built of stone; the rooms are coloured in sands and whites and bottom-of-the-ocean blues, the walls covered in enlarged letters by George Washington himself, his portraits hanging in crazy riots of Warhol-esque colour. This is an adult-only hotel too, so it's a great stay for couples, who'll love the spa, restaurant, and the fact that it's opposite Union Station.

Still not sure?

• Try this collection of famous hotels in Washington DC;
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