USA

Washington DC

You'll know instantly that you're in the capital of the United States when you arrive at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - that's The White House to you and me! Other historic monuments include the US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument where you can get a bird's-eye view across the city.

But Brit travellers will love the place as much for the fantastic shopping opportunities as for the sights. In town you must pay a visit to Georgetown - not only does it have an eclectic range of one-off shops, but there's also the stylish 'The Shops at Georgetown Park' mall with over 70 shops including Abercrombie & Fitch and Victoria's Secret. You'll also find plenty of trendy eateries, cool coffee shops and vibrant bars if you want to extend your visit into the evening!

Evenings kick off in trendy areas like Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, which offer street-side cafs, cocktail lounges and cosmopolitan nightclubs.

If it's culture and history you're after, the Smithsonian Institution has 17 museums - all with FREE entry.

Eats and Drinks

Getting There
Virgin Atlantic flies daily direct from London Heathrow to Washington DC. A new second daily service will operate 24/04/08 - 27/10/08.
Airport transfers available at £30 per person return

Hotels Doubletree Hotel Crystal City Omni Shoreham Hotel Rouge The Fairmont Washington DC

Combine Washington DC with somewhere else!

Twin Centres/Multi Centres, East Coast and New England

New York/Washington (or in reverse)

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Doubletree Hotel Crystal City

Crystal City

In Our View
The newly improved Doubletree has recently undergone a $15-million renovation. The Windows Over Washington Restaurant and SkyDome Lounge are aptly named. Your first sightseeing stop will be the Pentagon, just a 5-min walk away. From there, you can take the metro over (or rather under) the river.

Where is it?
In Crystal City, over the river from downtown DC. 2 blocks from Pentagon City Mall. 2 blocks from the metro system. FREE shuttle service to the Pentagon City Mall and Metro. Parking approx $17 per day.

Facilities
Windows Over Washington Restaurant. The Café. The SkyDome revolving rooftop lounge and nightclub. Lobby bar. Indoor swimming pool on the 14th floor. Fitness centre. Concierge, gift shop, valet service, on-site laundry facility.

Room Info

631 rooms in 2 towers with 14 floors each, 7 lifts in total. All with air-conditioning, TV with pay films, coffee maker, iron and board, and hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms on request. Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping max 4 persons.

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Omni Shoreham

Rock Creek Park

In Our View

Where is it?
In Rock Creek Park, adjacent to Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle in central DC. It's an easy walk to Woodley Park metro, which takes you to all the famous sights.

Facilities
Robert's Restaurant (American continental cuisine) and Marquee Bar & Lounge. Outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre with sauna, whirlpool and massage services. Jogging paths and exercise stations in Rock Creek Park. Wireless Internet access.

Room Info
834 rooms on 8 floors in 2 buildings with 6 lifts. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, clock radio, coffee maker, mini-bar, iron and board, and hairdryer. Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds or 2 double beds, sleeping max 4 persons.

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Hotel Rouge

Boutique Hotel

Embassy Row

In Our View

Where is it?
On Embassy Row, steps from trendy Dupont Circle. 24-hour parking. Metro nearby.

Facilities
Bar Rouge serving continental and hot breakfast, dinner and late-night cocktails (COMPLIMENTARY red wine and beer hour nightly). State-of-the-art fitness centre. FREE high-speed Internet access.

Room Info
137 rooms on 10 floors in 1 building with 2 lifts. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, CD player, telephone, coffee maker, mini-bar, in-room safe, plush bathrobe and FREE daily newspaper. Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping max 4 persons.

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The Fairmont Washington DC

West End

In Our View

Where is it?
In the city's fashionable West End, at the Georgetown end of downtown Washington. The Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle metro stops are just a short walk away.

Facilities
Health club with lap pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, squash court, gym and massages (by appointment). Juniper Restaurant serving seasonal, regional fare (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The Colonnade serving famous Sunday brunch. Concierge. Room service. Laundry service. WHSmith gift shop. Babysitting (local charge - on request).

Room Info
415 rooms on 10 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, cable TV with pay films, CD player, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms on request. Fairmont Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping max 4 persons.