Location
This property is a preferred choice among world travellers and the city's elite. It enjoys an ideal setting in the fashionable West End Georgetown neighbourhood, a few blocks from Embassy Row, the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts, DuPont Circle, the Smithsonian Museums, national monuments, boutique shopping (approximately 1.2 km), the metro station (Foggy Bottom, about 1.2 km away), art galleries, bars (some 1.1 km) and restaurants (around 1.7 km). It is about 2 km to the White House, 2.4 km to the National Mall, some 3.5 km to the Spy Museum and 4.3 km to the Newseum.
Facilities
The hotel has 15 junior suites, 20 suites, 200 single rooms and 16 double rooms, which are located on 10 storeys and are reachable by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services include a babysitting service, translation services, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
The rooms of the hotel include air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Some of the wheelchair-friendly rooms have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The hotel has family rooms, 216 non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
A refreshing swim in the indoor pool complex is a great way to unwind. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers golf. The fitness rooms are perfect for a comprehensive workout. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Additional amenities include an entertainment programme for children with a number of fun activities.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. For lunch and dinner, guests can order à la carte. Diet meals, gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers snacks.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.