Top 5 best hotels to stay in Washington

Washington is not the country’s most popular city, despite being its capital. But as in other cities in the United States, the choice of hotels is very wide. If you’re planning a trip across the Atlantic, you’ll need a substantial budget. Accommodation is relatively expensive, but so is living there. For a night with two adults, it’s mission impossible to find accommodation for less than 150 euros. And if you do find it, you risk being 20 kilometres from the city centre. As you can see, you need to plan your stay in Washington well in advance. That way you won’t have to pay the full price and you can save money on activities.

1- HighRoad Washington DC

Location: 1804 Belmont Rd NW, Northwest, Washington, 20009

Category: Good value

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Very good location
• Terrace
• Laundry
• Shared kitchen and lounge

Weak points:

• Inaccessible for wheelchair users
• Baby cot not available
• No pets allowed

Hotel Description: The HighRoad Washington DC is a charming hotel housed in a historic Victorian mansion. The accommodation is conveniently located. You are just one mile from the city centre. You will be hard pressed to find accommodation so close to the centre at this price. There is also a bus stop just one minute from the hotel. When you stay at HighRoad Washington DC, you can make use of the hotel’s kitchen and lounge facilities and dine on the terrace. Accommodation is available in dormitories as well as private rooms.

2- Willard InterContinental Washington, an IHG Hotel

Location: 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

Category: Prestige

Highlights:

• Room service
• Spa and wellness centre
• Fitness centre
• Bar
• 3 restaurants
• Very good breakfast (but $35)
• Pets allowed, fees may apply
• Terrace
• View
• Very good location
• Limousine service

Weak points:

• Wi-Fi connection not free ( around 11$ a day )
• Relatively expensive parking ($63 per day)

Hotel description: The Willard Intercontinental Washington luxury hotel promises an exceptional stay. It is located on one of the country’s most famous avenues, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, just a five-minute walk from the famous White House. You’ll find everything you need right here at the hotel. Each room has a coffee maker, desk and even a stereo. There is a French restaurant on the first floor. There are two other restaurants, one of which also serves French cuisine. The hotel has a gym with a sauna, a salon and a florist (why not, after all, this is the United States). Staying at the Willard Intercontinental gives you the chance to visit the Spy Museum, less than a kilometre away.

3- Hotel Madera

Location: 1310 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

Category: Prestige

Highlights:

• Restaurant
• Fitness centre
• Bar
• Private car park ($55 per day)
• Very good location
• Valet parking
• Pets allowed (no extra charge)
• Rooms with balcony

Weak point:

• Wi-Fi available but chargeable (price not stated)

Hotel description: The Madera Hotel is located in an area that is very popular with those who come to stay. You will be just a short walk from Dupont Circle, a vibrant cosmopolitan area that is home to many bars, restaurants, art galleries and shops of all kinds. There is also a public garden in the area. As for the hotel itself, you’ll be more than well looked after. The rooms are very spacious and the beds are, according to the reviews, extremely comfortable. You can enjoy your daily workout in the hotel’s gym. As for nearby sights, don’t miss the Vietnam, Lincoln and Second World War memorials.

4- Luxurious and Cozy Room in Washington DC

Location: 5580 Jay Street Northeast, Northeast, Washington, DC 20019

Category: Favorite / Good PQ / Affordable.

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking
• One minute walk to bus station
• Small garden

Weak points:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel description: Staying in this privately run accommodation is the best way to immerse yourself in the local culture. If you have hired a car on arrival, you can park your car in the on-site car park. Although the accommodation is around ten kilometres from the city centre, you can leave your car in the car park. A bus stop is just a minute’s walk from the accommodation. It serves a number of points of interest, including a metro station for quicker access to the centre. Being a little out of the way from the heart of Washington, you’ll be able to relax in peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle. The house is extremely clean and you’ll be able to cook for yourself in the kitchen provided.

5- State Plaza Hotel

Location: 2117 E Street NW, Northwest, Washington, DC 20037

Category: Good value

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Fitness centre
• Garden / terrace
• Free cot (on request)
• Most rooms have a kitchenette

Weak point:

• No pets allowed

Hotel Description: Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the State Plaza allows you to visit the major sights without having to travel for hours on end. You can get to the White House in minutes. The hotel is close to the Potomac River, where you can take a stroll. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and most have a practical kitchenette if you want to make a quick meal. The hotel also has a brand new gym.