Where to Stay in DC - Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, and other Accomodations

Washington has different faces for different visitors. For business visitors, it is convenient to stay close to where the meetings take place (perhaps Downtown). For family trips, where to stay might depend on the main sightseeing activities: Monuments? Museums? The National Zoo? Here are some suggestions.

Most monuments and museums are in the Mall area. Once you get to the mall, they are all in walkable distance but you will need a good pair of walking shoes. It is lovely to visit some of the places when the weather cooperates. However, there are not many restaurants in the area. So it may work better if you stayed at Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle, Farragut North, or Georgetown. With the exception of Georgetown, the other areas are close to the Metro.

In Dupont Circle

The Churchill Hotel

1914 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-797-2000
800-424-2464
Ideally located, the guests at this small boutique hotel has about a 7 minute downhill walk to the Dupont Circle Metro to go to Smithsonian, the Mall, the Capitol, etc.

Hilton Washington Embassy Row

2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-265-1600
800-HILTONS
It is located in the center (less than a 5 minute walk to the Dupont Circle Metro) but the guest can enjoy the quiet evenings.

Jurys Washington

1500 New Hampshire Ave.
Washington, DC 20036
202-483-6000
It is on Dupont Circle and close to many restaurants and shops. You can find something to do even after midnight.

Hilton Washington & Towers

1919 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20009
202-483-3000
800-HILTONS
It is a huge hotel with a great gym. During the hot seasons, the outdoor pool is open with a separate kids' pool. About a 10 minute downhill walk to the Dupont Circle Metro.

Embassy Circle Guest House

2224 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-232-7744
877-232-7744

Woodley Park Guest House

2647 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-667-0218
866-667-0218
The Embassy Circle Guest House B&B, located along Embassy Row in Dupont Circle, and the Woodley Park Guest House B&B, located in historic Woodley Park, are two of the nation's finest Bed and Breakfast inns. They are known for providing delicious food, stimulating conversation and a warm environment.

In Logan Circle

Aaron Shipman House B&B

13th Street & Q Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-3510
877-893-3233 Toll Free
This home offers a choice of 6 rooms with private bath plus furnished apartment, hot cooked breakfast. Walk to the Convention Center, Easy Metro and bus access to the National Mall, White House, and Smithsonian. Clean safe neighborhood, children welcome.

Chester Arthur House

14th Street & P Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-3510
877-893-3233 Toll Free
Four rooms with private baths, hot cooked breakfast, 10 minute walk to the Convention Center, quick access to Metro and buses.

Cardozo Guesthouse

13th Street & T Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-3510
877-893-3233 Toll Free
Great Budget Accommodations! Choose from 3 rooms shared bath, 1 room private Jacuzzi bath or an efficiency apartment with king sized bed. Sorry, no children. Less than 2 blocks to Metro, 2 stops to the Convention Center, 2 more for the National Mall/Smithsonian.

In Farragut North

Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-347-3000
800-228-7697
The Mayflower Hotel has an impressive lobby and facade - reminds you of one of the old Washington establishments. Conveniently located between Dupont Circle and Farragut North.

The Beacon Hotel and Corporate Quarters

1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-296-2100
800-821-4367
The hotel is right in front of YMCA, Washington D.C.'s biggest gym, and very close to many restaurants, stores and two Metro stations.

In Foggy Bottom and West End

George Washington University Inn

824 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-337-6620
800-426-4455

The Ritz-Carlton

1150 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-835-0500
It is located on M street and 22nd Street, close to Georgetown and Dupont Circle. Convenient to visit the Kennedy Center. The guest can enjoy excersising at the great gym, Sports Club/LA.

Wyndham City Center

1143 New Hampshire Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-775-0800
It is located on M Street and New Hampshire Avenue (close to 21st Street).

In Georgetown

Georgetown Suites

1000 29th Street
Washington, DC 20007
800-348-7203
202-298-7800
Spacious and offers kitchen units. Just off M Street in Georgetown, which is where many restaurants and shops are.

The Four Seasons

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-0444
Luxurious hotel located at the end of Georgetown.

Downtown

Renaissance Hotel Washington DC

999 Ninth Street NW
Washington DC, 20004
202-898-9000
This beautiful hotel blends the style of downtown luxury with the modern amenities precious to the business traveler. Equipped to handle large conferences or small family vacations in the heart of the nation's capitol, the Renaissance is the perfect place for your next trip to Washington DC.

Hotel Washington

515 15th Street, NW (at Pennsylvania Avenue)
Washington DC, 20004
800-424-9540
202-638-5900
Washington Hotel with the best view - right next to the White House. Visit the Sky Terrace atop the Hotel Washington between May and October and you will see an amazing view!

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Washington DC

1330 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-554-8588
Washington DC, 20004
(between Maine and Maryland Avenues and 12th and 14th Streets)
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Washington DC opened just over a year ago and has quickly become one of the top luxury hotels in the city. It's restaurant, CityZen, is a top-rated restaurant in DC.