What To See When You Travel To Washington DC
November 1, 2009 by Chuck Kessler
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The amount of American history that you can experience in a single trip to Washington D.C is staggering! Besides being close to all the monuments, you have the opportunity to stay the night in the same hotel as Martin Luther King Jr. did before he gave his famous “I Have a Dream Speech,” then walk from your room to the Washington Monument the next morning!
If you want a great hotel that will keep you near such popular attractions as the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, and the Library of Congress, book any hotel in D.C.! Some particularly great hotels are the Willard Intercontinental of the Hay-Adams, which offer beautiful views of the White House, and the Downtown and Capitol Hill hotels, which are near the National Mall. All of these beautiful hotels are the same as those booked by leaders and diplomats visiting the U.S., and are close to all the attractions in the city.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel specifically is near the Jefferson Memorial, though a bit farther from downtown. On the other hand, you can stay close to the night life by booking a room in any of the hotels in Dupont Circle.
Washington D.C. also offers a great selection of more budget-friendly hotels and motels that can keep you close to the action as well. Consider a hotel or motel on Connecticut Avenue, which will give you great access to the Nation Zoo and the National Cathedral, as well as keep you close to shopping and dining options.
Don’t forget to think carefully about parking while you decide on a hotel. Downtown hotels are more expensive, but accommodations outside the downtown area, will mean driving into the city, where you may spent quite a bit of money to park. Although a bit more expensive, consider choosing a hotel that’s close to the sites you’re most interested in, so that you can avoid the expense and stress of parking.
Unlike many cities, Washington D.C. doesn’t have a regular “off season,” so hotel prices are generally the same throughout the year. This means that you can visit during any time of the year for about the same price. Bear in mind that summer will be slightly busier, in terms of seeing attractions. The best way to save money on your trip is to find package deals or other discounts online that you can use when you make your reservations.
Chris Linch is the owner of homeshophotels.com where you can find Cheap Hotel Rates and other incredible travel savings. Chris travels frequently and is well published on the internet for some of the information he provides consumers.
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