Hotels in Washington, DC

Hotels in Washington, DC
The urban jungle of monuments, memorials and the seat of federal government that is Washington, D.C. may not seem like such a great place for a vacation for those who enjoy their sports outdoors. That is only the case if you aren't familiar with the miles of paved bike routes and the opportunities for boating and hiking in nearby Maryland and Virginia. Washington, D.C. is a very popular tourist destination so you have your choice of hotels, but keep in mind that the earlier you make reservations in this city the better off you will be.

Hotel Rouge

If you're looking for a trendy place to stay in Washington, D.C. you can't beat the Hotel Rouge. Many of the rooms are heavily decorated with a red decor so if you are averse to the color red, then stay away. You can tell this is a hotel with attitude from the fact that it features 15 specialty rooms with names like the Chill Room for kicking back with Playstation, and the Chat Room for getting good time on a computer. What separates the Hotel Rouge apart from other D.C. hotels is also little things like the complimentary Bloody Mary drinks and cold pizza on weekend mornings. Amenities include flat screen televisions in your room, a fitness center and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Rouge
1315 16th St. NW
Washington D.C. 20036
rougehotel.com

Georgetown Suites

If you are planning on an extended vacation to take advantage of opportunities for biking, fishing and hiking around the National Capital, then consider Georgetown Suites. You get a nice living space to go along with a spacious bedrooms. The kitchen area includes a refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. This is a great place for families who don't want to hunt down a restaurant every night plus pay for parking. You can also take advantage of the fitness center and check out Washington's tourist attractions from anywhere on the property with the free Wi-Fi.

Georgetown Suites
1111 30th Street NW
Washington D.C. 20007
(800) 348-7203
georgetownsuites.com

Hotel Tabard Inn

The Hotel Tabard Inn appeals to those looking to get away from the chain hotel mentality by creating 40 rooms that are each uniquely designed. Your character is almost certain to match up perfectly with the character of one of these elegant rooms. Be aware that some rooms share a bath, while others enjoy a private bath. As part of the joyous, unique quality of the this Inn, the staff advises that the free Wi-Fi is not always reliable. Take advantage of staying off the streets at night by enjoying the restaurant and sticking around for the jazz shows on Sunday nights.

Hotel Tabard Inn
1739 N Street NW
Washington D.C. 20036
(202) 331-8528
tabardinn.com

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