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Hotel RL Washington DC by Red Lion

4.2 of 5 • 1,688 reviews
Foggy Bottom
Stayed in a massive room with king size bed. The location was great for walking to the tourist spots such as the white house. Staff were friendly. Overall very happy for the price. Read more
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Washington Plaza

4.3 of 5 • 7,795 reviews
Logan Circle
Great location, comfy bed! Other than that, hotel was older than I thought it would be. Our room was beside the elevators and this was quite noisy. Read more
£116

Kimpton Carlyle Hotel Dupont Circle

4.3 of 5 • 2,162 reviews
Dupont Circle
Hotel was nice, met its expectations. The room was clean and staff were friendly. Would return to this hotel. Read more
£90

Hotel Lombardy

4.4 of 5 • 3,388 reviews
Foggy Bottom
Loved the size and the older updated ambiance!! The size of the room was more like an apartment than a hotel room. Lovely view of Pennsylvania Avenue. I will be back to this hotel the next time I'm in DC. Read more
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Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC

4.1 of 5 • 3,219 reviews
Foggy Bottom
Nice hotel, great location, just feet from metro. Great for walking to sites. Read more
£75

Stay Alfred at Varsity on K

Foggy Bottom
£128

The Fairfax at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C.

4.4 of 5 • 3,058 reviews
Dupont Circle
Looking for a nice hotel to stay for business in Washington DC. I was pleasantly surprised with the Fairfax. Beautiful place, great staff and nice rooms Read more
£104

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

4.5 of 5 • 2,246 reviews
Foggy Bottom
Lovely hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful when needed. Read more
£113

POD DC

4.2 of 5 • 244 reviews
Downtown Washington D.C.
Nice hotel...friendly staff. Like the modern feeling of the hotel. Read more
£74

The River Inn

4.4 of 5 • 1,929 reviews
Foggy Bottom
The River Inn felt like our home away from home. The entire staff was friendly, polite, and accomodating. The room was great - a little apartment with separate kitchen and bedroom. The location is nice - off the beaten path, but very close to al … Read more
£89

 

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Pocket Guide: Washington DC

Washington DC, or just DC to the locals, evokes a wealth of iconic, powerful images. As the seat of government in the United States and home to the White House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court of the United States, the city is rarely absent from newspapers and television screens.

As with New York one might experience a sense of knowing Washington before setting foot in the city, but the American capital offers much more than the headquarters of federal power. Washington is a city of contrasts where poor ghettos exist only blocks away from the Senate. The city has a long and sometimes turbulent history, which reaches far beyond the familiar images of today.

Home of American History

While Washington's governmental buildings should certainly be on any holiday itinerary they should not be the only items you visit. The National Mall, a two-mile stretch between the capital and the Lincoln Monument features more than a dozen museums and galleries including the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of the American Indian.

The nearby National Museum of American History tells the story of a still relatively young nation, and its location could not be more appropriate; it was here that the words 'I have a Dream' were uttered by Martin Luther King, Jr. It was also here that thousands protested against the Vietnam and later the Iraq War, and Al Gore launched the Live Earth concerts to raise awareness of climate change.

From C to Z Street

As Washington DC is laid out in a grid pattern of numbered and lettered streets split up into four quadrants (NE, SE, NW, and SW), it's easy to find your way around. Most sights are within walking distance from the Obelisk, which stands tall in the centre of the city. However, if you want to see more, it's a good idea to get a metro ticket or a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass. If you really want to dedicate yourself to the sights, especially those that are a little off the beaten track, opt for a professionally guided two-day tour, or get a city pass, which includes sights such as the International Spy Museum.

A Multi-Cultured City

While many would argue that New York is the USA's capital of culture, Washington DC more than holds its own against the Big Apple. There are several cultural institutions of nationwide importance, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera.

Given the diverse make-up of the United States it's not surprising to learn that the cultural scene in the capital is the product of many nations. Migrants have come to live here since DC was founded in 1877, bringing suitcases filled with music, arts, and traditions. As a result, there is a diverse mixture of entertainment and restaurant options, from the music clubs and bars in the Adams Morgan and Shaw districts, Dupont Circle and the Penn Quarter, to the emerging nightlife precinct of the H Street Corridor.

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