Best Hotels in Washington DC for Sightseeing

This hotel is located at the top of Dupont Circle just minutes from the historical landmarks of Washington, D.C. The Dupont Circle Metro station is 394 feet away The rooms at The Dupont Circle Hotel are furnished with large windows and marble bathrooms. Modern amenities include an iPod docking station, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Designer bathrobes are also offered. The staff at the Dupont Circle Hotel can arrange dinner reservations, theater tickets and more. Guests can use the 24-hour business center or relax outdoors by the grand fountain. The Pembroke offers farm-to-table fare that draws flavors and inspiration from France, Morocco, Ireland and more. Doyle is a bar with a mid-century feel that offers a drink list inspired by the cocktail culture of the 1950s and 1960s. The Washington Convention Center is 1.6 mi from Dupont Circle Hotel. The National Mall is 1.9 mi away, while the JFK Center for Performing Arts is 1.9 mi from the hotel.

- "Great place. Would come back" - "Very enjoyable. Would recommend this hotel - good location, excellent staff." - "Beautiful hotel in a very convenient location!" - "Loved it and will book again" - "A great stay in an excellent area , very handy for the Metro" - "Superb hotel. Excellent location. Terrific staff and customer service." - "We had a wonderful stay at The DuPont hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The valet parking was an added bon"

Located on world-famous Pennsylvania Avenue, 1312 feet from the Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro station, Hotel Lombardy offers gourmet on-site dining and rooms with original artwork and free WiFi. Showcasing classic 1920s décor, the guest rooms at Hotel Lombardy include a fully stocked mini-bar. Guests can watch cable TV or work at the spacious desk. The Venetian Room Bar and Lounge is part of the Lombardy and offers a wide selection of wines and cocktails. The European bistro-style Café Lombardy is located in the lobby and serves gourmet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The on-site gym features floor-to-ceiling mirrors and cardio machines with personal TVs. In-room spa services are available. The JFK Center for Performing Arts is 2953 feet from the historic Hotel Lombardy. The Lincoln Memorial is 0.9 mi away, while the Verizon Center arena is 1.4 mi from the Lombardy.

- "Just thumbs up!" - "We enjoyed our stay at this hotel very much" - "Friendly staff, clean comfy room, and great location." - "Perfect historic hotel that is centrally located to anything that you might want to see in DC." - "Great staff and nice location" - "Great location to Foggy Bottom, GWU, White House" - "Thourouly enjoyed our stay and good to know after an exhausting day we were going back to nice accommodation"

This hotel offers spacious rooms, some with separate seating areas, and an in-house fitness center. The Melrose Hotel is near Georgetown, less than one mile from the White House. Each of the hotel’s rooms offers upholstered seating, ironing facilities and free cable TV. There are bathrobes for guest use, and free newspapers delivered daily. Along with the fitness center, the Melrose Hotel has a business center for guest use. Meals are available in the hotel’s Jardenea restaurant, while the on-site bar, The Lounge, serves appetizers and a variety of cocktails and martinis. Less than 3 blocks from a Washington Metro public transport station, the hotel one mile from both the Lincoln Memorial and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

- "Great hotel in a great location. Would absolutely stay there again." - "Tried lots of other DC options. This is the winner!" - "Such a beautiful hotel with wonderful staff" - "A good option in Georgetown" - "Great location, excellent room size, great bar and dining experience." - "More than I could’ve asked for from every aspect" - "Good location for Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol visits (Capitol is some 3 mi away). Roomy rooms."

Just steps from Union Station, this hotel offers on-site dining and a complimentary wine reception each evening. A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in all rooms. The White House is 2 miles away. A mini-bar is featured in all comfortably furnished rooms at Kimpton George Hotel. In-room spa services are also offered. Serving French bistro style fare, Bistro Bis Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can dine on the outdoor terrace during warm weather and indoors by the fireplace in the winter. Kimpton George Hotel features a fully-equipped fitness center. A business center boasting fax and photocopying services is available. George Washington University is 15 minutes’ drive from this hotel. The Capitol Building is just steps away.

- "Very enjoyable and relaxing." - "Great!" - "extremely easy and well staffed" - "Great hotel in an excellent location" - "Location, great staff, well kept property" - "Wonderful comfy hotel close to the Capitol with a great staff" - "My hotel for stays in DC every time" - "Central Location Steps from Capitol and Union Station" - "The staff and location were awesome, bathroom huge, bed very comfy." - "Great location at walking distance from all popular places"

Featuring a location overlooking the White House, this historic Washington, D.C. hotel offers gourmet on-site dining options and easy access to major attractions. The Hay-Adams hotel offers free WiFi, in-room Bose CD players and fine Italian bed linens. The hotel also offers a free daily newspaper and a business center. While at The Hay, guests can enjoy on-site dining at the Lafayette Room, serving contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Off the Record Bar is also on-site and offers a unique dinner menu along with an extensive wine list. Top area points of interest, including the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building, are within 2.1 mi of The Hay - Adams while The Smithsonian the National Mall are within 1.2 mi of the property.

- "Excellent w/ nostalgia!" - "The service is very polite. Everyone was very kind and helpful." - "Perfect location, perfect staff" - "I like everything,the staff and their hospitality." - "Want the best then stay with the best." - "We had the POTUS as our neighbour" - "Comfortable and relaxing stay"

The Riggs Washington DC is located in the former home of Riggs National Bank, and offers modern accommodations 5-minutes away from Gallery Place - Chinatown Metro Station. Rooms at the Riggs Washington DC include a city views of Penn Quarter. Riggs Washington DC rooms offer Smart TV and WiFi access is free throughout. Guests can enjoy all-American cuisine at Cafe Riggs and Lounge. Silver Lyan is a cocktail mixology bar that can be found in the original basement vault. A rooftop event space is available as well. The National Portrait Gallery is 1 mi from the property.

- "Friendly staff and amazing hotel. Perfect weekend getaway." - "We had a fantastic stay. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!" - "Outstanding property in the heart of Washington, everything was A+++++" - "Lovely" - "Great hotel!" - "Stay in style in the Best locationin DC." - "Great location to explore federal triangle" - "Loved it" - "A beautiful solid spot for your first stay to DC."

Located in Southwest Waterfront, Salamander Washington DC is 2395 feet from the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. A full-service spa is available for a fee. Salamander Washington DC features 36,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, and rooms and suites offer city, The Wharf and the Tidal Basin views. Every room at the luxury Salamander Washington DC hotel features mini fridges, Smart TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and access to the fitness center and indoor pool. The spacious marble bathrooms are fitted with a deep soaking bathtub and a separate shower. The suites feature a sitting room, pullout sofa bed, double vanities, and Nespresso Machine. Guests can relax at the Salamander Spa, featuring 14 redesigned treatment rooms, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, plunge pool and fitness center. The spa includes sauna, steam, and water therapy, a Grooming Lounge, nail salon, and tranquil lounges. Guests can enjoy cocktails and afternoon tea at The Lounge, a full-service bar. All the national monuments, The National Mall, and two major metro stations are within walking distance of the Salamander Washington DC. The hotel is 12 minutes' drive from Ronald Reagan National Airport.

- "Great stay, convenient to metro and National Mall" - "Awesome stay" - "Refined Relaxation" - "All in all absolutely loved the location love the stay very comfortable and will stay again." - "It was good" - "Good but not worth high cost"

Hotel Hive is the first micro hotel in D.C. with 125 to 250 square feet hives. Featuring free WiFi, this property offers pet-friendly accommodations in Washington. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and terrace. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Lincoln Memorial is 2953 feet from Hotel Hive, while White House is 0.7 mi away. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 3.1 mi from the property.

- "When in Washington then Hive Hotel" - "Awesome buzzing hive" - "Excellent, hotel was clean, comfortable and close to city attractions" - "Excellent location, great rooms and special staff" - "Great value - Clean comfortable room - Fun styling" - "Amazing" - "A memorial experience" - "Exceptional location for moving in GW students!" - "Perfect staying in the Capital" - "Conveniently located, neat place to stay in DC!"

This hotel is located in the heart of historic Washington, DC, just 0.7 mi from The White House. Guests can work up a sweat in the fitness center which has a Peloton bike or grab a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all guests. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. A leather lounge chair and a private bathroom with free toiletries are provided as well. Select room feature views of the city. Bunk beds are provided in some rooms as well. Grab-and-go food and beverage items are available in hotel lobby. The gathering area provides ergonomic seating, large writing walls and 56-inch televisions for presentations. Washington Monument is 1.1 mi from the hotel, while Newseum is 1.1 mi away. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 5.6 mi from the property.

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Located 1640 feet from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station, the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. is located in Downtown D.C., just 10 minutes' walk from the historic Georgetown district. Guests can dine at the on-site Westend Bistro. Featuring a flat-screen cable TV, each room at the Washington D.C. Ritz-Carlton offers 24-hour room service and an iPhone charging station. The marble private bathrooms feature a bathrobe, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Located on site, the Equinox Sports Club features 9,290 sq yards of state-of-the-art sports and fitness equipment, including 4 basketball courts and 4 squash courts. Fitness classes are offered as well. WiFi is free in all public areas of the hotel. The acclaimed Westend Bistro features simple American fare for lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy light fare or grab a cocktail in the Lobby Lounge. The JFK Center for Performing Arts is 0.6 mi from The Ritz-Carlton DC. The Dupont Circle Metro Station is 2297 feet away, while both the National Mall and the Smithsonian Institution are within 2.2 mi.

- "It was good" - "Superb, comfortable and very satisfying!" - "Great choice!" - "Our fave hotel beds anywhere! Best location too!" - "Overall, very good and would return - would not use the dining facilities except for convenience"

Located on the corner of 12th and K Streets NW in Downtown Washington, Eaton DC is blocks away from shopping, the Metro, and the Smithsonian. Every room features a floor-to-ceiling window, a flat-screen TV with streaming capabilities. Each room also has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes, free toiletries, in-room steamer and a hairdryer. The hotel offers three on-site bars, a restaurant, and a café. The space has a radio station that promotes talk radio, live music, and recorded music. In addition to the radio station, Eaton has a 50-seat theater for hosting speaking events and screenings. There is a wellness center located on-site, which features traditional and new-age practices to promote peace of mind and body. Michele’s is Eaton’s featured restaurant, and offers a new French –American dining experience by local celebrity chef, Matt Baker. Baker’s Daughter all-day café offers something for everyone, including breakfast, coffee, baked goods, prepared foods, and to-go beer, wine, & cocktail. Allegory offers an elevated drinking experience and the rooftop bar, Wild Days, provides guests with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as live music. Eaton DC is blocks away various Metro Stations. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the Washington Convention Center and the White House are located within 0.8 mi of the hotel. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 3.8 mi from Eaton DC

- "The best place to stay when visiting DC!" - "Excellent!" - "Met all my needs" - "Thanks again" - "One of the best hotels we’ve stayed in." - "LOVE, LOVE LOVE EATON DC" - "Cozy, great value and location" - "Stylish hotel, highly recommended" - "Great stay!" - "Excellent location and cool hotel" - "Very good room with a library and good music turn table. Excellent staff." - "Fab Fab FAB hotel" - "Would recommend"

Located just 1837 feet from the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station, The Fairmont Washington DC offers accommodations in the West End area of Washington, D.C. The Fairmont Washington DC has an on-site restaurant, Juniper, which serves American comfort food with a modern twist. Rooms at The Fairmont Washington DC offer a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk and bathrobes. The Fairmont has a 24-hour front desk. A business center, fitness center, courtyard garden and an indoor pool are available for guest use. Georgetown and The JFK Center for Performing Arts are within 0.7 mi of The Fairmont Washington DC. The Washington Convention Center is 1.6 mi away.

- "Staycation worth while!" - "I absolutely love the hotel and accommodations. Awesome place to stay in DC." - "Relaxing, enjoyable stay. Extremely friendly staff!" - "We had an amazing stay and would love to return" - "Great hotel" - "Overall, very pleasurble." - "Amazing hotel away from the hustle of Washington DC." - "It was such a relief after the Park Lane in New York." - "Good buffet breakfast, calm neighborhood, fresh renovation"