Family Hotels in Washington, DC

Family Hotels in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C. has plenty of activities to keep all members of the family happy. Pay tribute to American heroes with a walk along the National Mall, where you can visit the many memorials, and monuments. Rent a boat in the Tidal Basin, where you can paddle in the shadow of the Jefferson Memorial. Get close to pandas, and other animals at The National Zoo. Experience history at the many museums of the Smithsonian. The bonus: many Washington attractions are free. If you're staying in Washington, there are plenty of family-friendly accommodations.

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

Article Written By Molly Klinger

Molly Klinger has a degree in communications and has been writing professionally since 1990. She has experience writing about many subjects, including technology, the food and beverage industry, health issues and sports. She has been published in the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal and Pennsylvania's Official Wine & Spirits Quarterly. Klinger holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Scranton.

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