Holiday Inn Washington: Capitol
If your kids love airplanes or spaceships, the Holiday Inn: Capital, is a great place to stay. It's located just two blocks from the National Air and Space Museum. Kids 12, and under can eat at no charge when accompanied by a paying adult at the on-site restaurant. If you visit during the summer, take a dip in the rooftop swimming pool. Rooms start at $110.
Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol
550 C St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 479-4000
hicapitoldc.com
The George Washington University Inn
The George Washington University Inn is an all-suite hotel. There's no need to eat out at a pricey D.C. restaurant for every meal, since most rooms feature kitchenettes. Take a bike ride or go for a run in Rock Creek Park, just a block away. Other nearby attractions include the White House, Georgetown, and the National Mall. Rooms start at about $95.
The George Washington University Inn
824 New Hampshire Ave.,
N.W.Washington, D.C.20037
(800) 426-4455
gwuinn.com
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
The L'Enfant Plaza Hotel is right in the middle of D.C.'s best attractions. The National Mall, Smithsonian, and much more are just steps away, or take a short Metro ride from the station located beneath the hotel to a more distant part of the city. Special packages for families are available, such as the "Operation: Spy for a Day" deal, which includes up to four VIP passes to the Spy Museum, and a book for the kids. Rooms start at $99.
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
480 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 484-1000
lenfantplazahotel.com
Kalorama Guest House at Woodley Park Bed and Breakfast
If there are animal lovers in your family, consider the Kalorama Guest House, just two blocks from the National Zoo. This B&B considers itself a home-away-from-home for visitors to the Capitol. The continental breakfast serves a variety of fruit, pastries, cereal, and more. Children will love the afternoon cookies, and lemonade, while Mom and Dad can appreciate the sherry served in the evening. Rooms start at $89.
Kalorama Guest House at Woodley Park Bed and Breakfast
2700 Cathedral Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 667-6369
kaloramaguesthouse.com