all offer flat-screen tvs, yoga mats and on-demand pet goldfish. suites add whirlpool tubs and separate living rooms. in-room spa treatments and wi-fi are also available for a fee. the stylish rooms and suites feature colorful decor and modern furnishings. the gym is open 24 hours, and bike rentals are complimentary. a free wine reception is held each evening, and there's a vibrant french/new-american brasserie on-site. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is available 24/7. housed in a former post office dating from 1839, this chic, upscale hotel is a 2-minute walk from the verizon center and less than a half mile from the national mall Dulles International Airport 39 min
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (8 min) Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (8 min) From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world. Thomas Jefferson Memorial (6 min) Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin. Washington Monument (5 min) Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president. The White House (14 min) Landmark, historic home & office of the United States president, with tours for visitors. United States Capitol (7 min) Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours. Library of Congress (7 min) This federal cultural institution is the world's biggest library & features tours, talks & concerts. World War II Memorial (6 min) Iconic outdoor memorial honoring the 16 million Americans who served during World War II. Vietnam Veterans Memorial (7 min) Monument to Vietnam War service, featuring a wall with over 58,000 names of dead & missing soldiers. Smithsonian National Zoological Park (16 min) Famous zoo housing thousands of animals, including popular giant pandas. Free admission. National Gallery of Art (7 min) Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden. National Mall (12 min) Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall. International Spy Museum (5 min) Interactive look at the history of espionage features more than 600 artifacts & devices used to spy. Lincoln Memorial (8 min) Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool. Smithsonian Institution Offices (8 min) Government-run, free-admission complex including 19 museums, 9 research/cultural centers & a zoo. |