room service is offered. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a 3-minute walk from king st-old town metro station, this modern hotel along a bustling commercial street is 12 minutes on foot from the george washington masonic national memorial and 3 miles from the capital wheel at national harbor, a ferris wheel. breakfast (surcharge) is served in an informal restaurant. relaxed rooms and suites with a contemporary vibe feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. theres also a gym, and an airy lobby lounge that has a bar. valet parking is available Dulles International Airport 40 min
Thomas Jefferson Memorial (17 min) Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin. Library of Congress (19 min) This federal cultural institution is the world's biggest library & features tours, talks & concerts. Arlington National Cemetery (19 min) Vast military cemetery featuring JFK’s eternal flame, Memorial Amphitheater & Tomb of the Unknowns. International Spy Museum (16 min) Interactive look at the history of espionage features more than 600 artifacts & devices used to spy. George Washington's Mount Vernon (19 min) George Washington's vast estate, furnished with period pieces & the president's own belongings. Vietnam Veterans Memorial (15 min) Monument to Vietnam War service, featuring a wall with over 58,000 names of dead & missing soldiers. Smithsonian Institution Offices (17 min) Government-run, free-admission complex including 19 museums, 9 research/cultural centers & a zoo. United States Capitol (19 min) Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (17 min) Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (16 min) From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world. National Gallery of Art (18 min) Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden. The White House (22 min) Landmark, historic home & office of the United States president, with tours for visitors. Lincoln Memorial (14 min) Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool. Washington Monument (17 min) Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president. National Mall (15 min) Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall. |