- Choose an AAA-rated accommodation when visiting the White House and other Washington, DC attractions.The White House image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.com
When you're making plans to head to the country's capitol of Washington, DC, you may printing out maps to attractions such as the Smithsonian, planning tours of the White House and checking the season for the cherry blossom trees, but don't forget to vet your accommodations. Choosing the right hotel can make a difference to your trip, so rely on a rating system such as the American Automobile Association's (AAA) diamond system. The AAA repeatedly tests hotels on their facilities, awarding the top hotels in Washington, DC multiple diamond ratings. - Rated by AAA as having earned four diamonds, The Fairmont hotel is located next to Georgetown. Guests may choose from 415 rooms and suites, each with a desk, CD alarm clock-radio, honor bar, scale, toiletries, in-room safe and lounging area. Guests may add high speed Internet access for a fee (free for hotel club members) and rent a refrigerator, crib, printer and VCR. Rooms with a balcony and non-smoking units may be requested.
While at the hotel, take advantage of features such as a fitness center, business center, computer for guest use, concierge, laundry facility, pool, Jacuzzi, dry sauna, racquetball court and massage services. Three restaurants offer onsite dining, plus room service. Pets are welcome at The Fairmont and receive their own treats, bottled water, placemat, room sign and list of pet-friendly places nearby.
The Fairmont
2401 M Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20037
202-429-2400
fairmont.com - Stay within walking distance of the White House when you check into the Washington Suites Georgetown, given three diamonds by the AAA. The entire hotel is made up of suites, offering 650 square feet of space, including both wired and wireless free high speed Internet access, a sleeper sofa, a full kitchen including tableware, an iPod clock radio and a separate living/work space. Guests receive free continental breakfast.
The Washington Suites Georgetown offers a fitness center and business center. Pets are welcome (pet-friendly rooms are restricted to those on the first floor); a nightly, non-refundable charge is added to the room rate.
Washington Suites Georgetown
2500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20037
877-736-2500
washingtonsuitesgeorgetown.com - Whether you come for work or a holiday, check into a room at the AAA three-diamond rated Holiday Inn Capitol hotel. The 532 rooms and suites (the majority of accommodations are non-smoking) offer a choice of double or king beds, plus free high speed Internet access, work desk, refrigerator, and in-room video checkout. Suites offer sofa beds; connecting rooms are available.
Facilities at the Holiday Inn Capitol include a fitness room, rooftop pool, business center, passes to a local gym, on-site gym, tour desk and on-site eateries. Dine at the hotel's Capital Bistro, serving a breakfast buffet, the 21st Amendment Bar & Grill, offering dinner and live music, a grab-and-go deli and a coffee shop. Room service is also available. The Holiday Inn Capitol does not accept pets.
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-479-4000
hicapitoldc.com
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