| . on a downtown street, this informal hotel in a circa-1902 building is a 6-minute walk from a metro station, 9 minutes' walk from the white house and a mile from the washington monument. the warmly decorated, understated rooms have wood and redbrick accent walls. a charming lobby lounge features a chandelier and period-style decor. all rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as en suite bathrooms
Dulles International Airport 39 min
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (7 min)
From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world. National Gallery of Art (8 min)
Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden. Thomas Jefferson Memorial (8 min)
Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin. 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 (12 min)
Famous zoo housing thousands of animals, including popular giant pandas. Free admission. The White House (7 min)
Landmark, historic home & office of the United States president, with tours for visitors. World War II Memorial (7 min)
Iconic outdoor memorial honoring the 16 million Americans who served during World War II. Washington Monument (5 min)
Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president. National Mall (5 min)
Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall. International Spy Museum (9 min)
Interactive look at the history of espionage features more than 600 artifacts & devices used to spy. Library of Congress (11 min)
This federal cultural institution is the world's biggest library & features tours, talks & concerts. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (8 min)
Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more. United States Capitol (10 min)
Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours. 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. | 
