What Is In Washington DC For Travelers

By Chris Linch

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!

No matter where you stay in Washington D.C., you're guaranteed to be close to the action. Each of the hotels in the city itself are the same those booked by world leaders and diplomats during their visits to the United States, and all are very close to the museums and monuments that make Washington D.C. such a great place to visit, such as the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress. For example, the Willard Intercontinental of the Hay-Adams offers views of the White House, while the Downtown and Capitol Mall hotels are quite close to the National Mall.

For those who crave a little night life, a hotel in Dupont Circle will keep you close to the action. On the other hand, for a little more quiet, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, near the Jefferson Memorial, is a bit farther from downtown.

But even to stay in Washington D.C., there no need to break the bank: although there are certainly some beautiful hotels throughout the city, there are also other hotels and motels in the city that are more budget-friendly. A majority of these hotels are on Connecticut Avenue, and are very close to the National Zoo and the National Cathedral. Also, these hotels are very close to shopping and dining options.

While many hotels in the downtown area are a bit more expensive, it's a good idea to consider how much driving you'll need to do from a hotel outside the downtown area. Although less expensive to reserve, you'll need to drive from these hotels and park, which can be expensive. Think carefully first about the sites you want to see the most, and find a hotel near those places, so that parking fees are less of a worry.

To save money on your trip to Washington D.C., keep an eye out for package deals and online discounts to help reduce the price of your hotel. Although in many locations you can save quite a bit of money by traveling in the off-season, D.C. doesn't have a regular off-season, and hotel prices are the same all year. Do bear in mind, however, that as with most destinations, summer is somewhat busier. - 30229

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