Best Urban Hotels in Washington D.C.
An essential stop on any East Coast tour of the United States, Washington is the seat of power for the nation. Home to the White House, Capitol Hill, National Mall, Washington Monument and The Lincoln Memorial, its tourist trail is one of the most iconic on earth. Washington also has emergent urban attractions, like its colourful murals, pop up bars, the Dupont Underground arts hub and Artechouse exhibition centre. When it comes to accommodation, there are many neighbourhoods to choose from, each providing its own character. And within those, there’s a wide range of trendy and luxe hotels fit for a president.
District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Penn Quarter
AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown
(4 stars)The AC Hotel Washington DC Downtown is the ideal option for those looking for a comfortable stay in a modern setting with excellent amenities and a collection of luminous and spacious rooms. The hotel features the AC Kitchen which serves a European breakfast spread to start your day the right way while the AC Lounge offers a tapas menu to pair with the selection of Spanish wines or the AC signature Gin & Tonic. Guests are invited to make the most of the facilities offered by the 24-hour, fully equipped fitness centre with Peloton bike. This hotel is pet friendly. The hotel’s location is conveniently close to two major metro stops meaning you’re well connected throughout your stay.
District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Penn Quarter
Hamilton Hotel DC,
(4 stars)For over one hundred years, the Hamilton Hotel Washington DC has offered luxury and elegance in the heart of the nation’s capital. The ornate building itself is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and is named after the daughter of Alexander Hamilton. There is an array of 326 exquisite guestrooms and suites to choose from with adjoining and accessible options. There are two specialty suites on offer – The VEEP Suite and The Suffrage Suite: Women Win the Vote which celebrate historical and cultural aspects of the country. On-site dining is possible at Via Sophia where gourmet Italian cuisine is served as well as authentic Neapolitan pizzas. Society cocktail bar offers a relaxing atmosphere and a wide range of expertly crafted cocktails. Guests are invited to make the most of the 24-hour fitness centre. There is also an array of meeting and event spaces with award-winning catering and the capacity for up to 700 guests.
District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Posada del Angel
(4 stars)While still in its infancy, Posada del Angel was visited by the likes of Bill Clinton during his Presidency. But on first sight you may be surprised to learn it’s fewer than three decades old; with much patina, terracotta tiles, stone walls and a pretty pillared central courtyard bursting with blooms, it resembles a heritage building, blending well into Antigua’s cobbled streets and colonial-era properties. This was the UNESCO-listed city’s first-ever boutique hotel, with a long narrow outdoor pool, a plushly decorated outdoor terrace with far-reaching volcano views, a breakfast dining room with an open fire and just seven individualised suites.