Location
This family-friendly luxury hotel is located in central Washington, just a few paces away from popular attractions such as the Washington Convention Center, the International Spy Museum, the White House, the shopping galleries and cinemas, the MCI Centre and more than 100 monuments as well as museums, restaurants and theatres. The hotel also has direct access to the subway system.
Facilities
888 rooms, including 36 suites, 431 single rooms and 399 double rooms, are located on 12 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and cash machine. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include translation services, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. There is no additional charge for an extra bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 897 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. There is a poolside snack bar as well. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking and golf are available. Ski lifts provide easy access to the pistes. The hotel offers numerous indoor sports, including bowling, squash and aerobics or, for a fee, a gym. There is a wellness area with a spa and a steam bath and, for an additional fee, a sauna and massage treatments.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at the non-smoking restaurant, which features air conditioning and a separate area for smokers. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. A delicious and varied buffet is freshly prepared at breakfast and lunch, and a set menu can be ordered at lunch and dinner. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.