Hotels North America United States Washington, D.C.

This city hotel is located just 3 blocks from the historical quarter of Georgetown. The lobby houses a 24-hour reception, a cloakroom and a lift. A chic yet informal restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and the evening meal, and guests are additionally offered a conference room, room and laundry services as well as car parking spaces. The luxurious rooms and suites come equipped with an en suite bathroom, a telephone, web TV, radio and Internet access. In addition, the rooms feature a double or king-size bed, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating, a small fridge, a coffee machine and ironing set. The suites also include a flat-screen TV, a work area, a separate bedroom and a lounge. Some of the suites feature a small kitchen. Guests may work out in the gym 24 hours a day.

Due to its proximity to the Kennedy Center and other artistic venues from classic to Jazz, the hotel is popular with performing artists. The property also features a state-of-the-art on-site fitness center, featuring treadmill, weight lifting and cardiovascular equipment and there is an extensive Health Center is also nearby (fee). All guest rooms have approximately 370 square feet and feature dual line telephone & data port, hair dryer, iron & ironing board high speed internet, Web TV and ample work areas. The decoration is warm and welcoming and supported by those amenities required by the business traveler as well the leisure guest. The hotel features 54 deluxe rooms, 100 suites, with generous bathrooms and decorated with marble, bath amenities, shaving mirrors and generous light. Rooms have a distinct non-hotel look, yet provide more than expected hotel comfort and feel. All rooms have working desks with ample light for working with high speed internet connection modem. The cafe' and coffee bar is a casual eatery, serving Mediterranean inspired fare with a menu ranging from light salads to creative pasta dishes, as well as classic fare. The menu is varied, featuring the best of seasonal produce. The restaurant is a local favorite where guests enjoy patio, (open in season) where you can enjoy al fresco dining or drinks. The hotel is in a range of 4 blocks where there are numerous restaurants to satisfy the most formal or casual of tastes making the location a fun area to experiment and try out Washington's culinary diversity. As you enter, you are greeted by a life statue of Marilyn Monroe, by famed American sculptor J. Seward Johnson, providing a sense of arrival and immediate reaction. The small lobby is elegantly paneled and detailed in light wood tones with columns that provides some classic overtones. The exterior views makes it distinctly chic urban and cosmopolitan, the feeling is warm, welcoming, and appealing.

Other amenities/services: Safe in rooms. Room service. Opened 1953, Renovations 1999

This all-suite, European-style hotel is located in the area of Foggy Bottom, opposite the State Department and half way between the White House and Georgetown. It is close to links to local public transport, and an abundance of historical attractions.Renovated in 2005, this air-conditioned city hotel has a total of 230 rooms over 8 floors. The hotels facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception, hotel safe, cloakroom and lift access, as well as a bar, a restaurant and conference facilities. Room service and a laundrette are also available (charges apply). Parking is available for those arriving by car (charges apply).The inviting and peaceful rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and a kitchenette with a 4 plate hob, fridge, microwave and sink. A direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, a double or king-size bed, safe, individually adjustable heating and air conditioning also come as standard.Sports enthusiasts may also enjoy a work-out in the gym.