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DOWNTOWN 
Downtown Washington D.C. offers a wide range of hotels to choose from, with many in walking distance to the city's top attractions. For instance, the Crowne Plaza is a four-star, deluxe hotel located in Franklin Square, just a few blocks from the White House. Other nearby attractions include the Washington Monument, the National Mall, the Smithsonian Museums and much more. The Jefferson is a five-star, luxury hotel also centrally located amidst many of the city's top attractions. The Phoenix Park Hotel offers a unique Celtic charm at an ideal Capitol Hill location, situated directly across from Union Station and the Smithsonian Postal Museum, just two blocks from the U.S. Capitol and National Mall. 

For budget-conscious travelers, Washington offers an excellent selection of affordable hotels in the downtown area. The Washington Plaza is situated in the financial district of downtown, in close proximity to many city attractions, and is only a few blocks from a METRO stop. The Best Western Capitol Hill is a modern tourist-class hotel nestled amidst a large variety of downtown attractions as well, not to mention a variety of dining, shopping and nightlife options. 

BUSINESS 
The Henley Park is a four-star, luxury hotel offering elegant, European-style accommodations just 2 blocks from the Convention Center. The Morrison-Clark Inn is an intimate location just a stone's throw from the Convention Center. Originally built as town houses in 1864, this restored Victorian mansion is Washington's only Inn listed in the Nation Register of Historical Places. The Grand Hyatt Washington is an upscale hotel situated in the heart of downtown, and can accommodate business travelers very well with a spacious, well-equipped conference center and state-of-the-art amenities. 

AIRPORT 
Washington is home to two major airports - the Washington Dulles Airport and the Reagan Airport - with a large variety of hotels surrounding each facility. The Hilton Washington Dulles is an upscale, four-star hotel located six miles from Dulles International Airport. Situated in Washington's corporate corridor, the hotel is well equipped both for business and leisure travelers. For more moderately priced, standard accommodations, the Embassy Suites Dulles is a first class hotel conveniently located just 3 miles from Dulles International Airport. Just a half-mile from Reagan Airport, the Hilton Crystal City hotel is a superior first class hotel offering spacious and finely appointed guestrooms. The Holiday Inn National Airport offers an equally convenient location and standard guestrooms at more affordable rates. 

OUTER D.C. 
The Washington D.C. area has an eclectic mix of neighborhoods. For example, a stay in trendy Georgetown can be a great way to experience more intricate aspects of the city. Hotels such as the Holiday Inn Georgetown and the Georgetown Suites offer affordable accommodations in the heart of this historic college town, while larger hotels such as the Latham Georgetown Hotel and the Monarch Hotel provide the luxuries of a perfect vacation. 

A stay in historic Foggy Bottom, a 19th-century riverfront community, can be a fun way to explore the history of Washington D.C. and environs. A distinctive hotel in the Foggy Bottom area is the George Washington University Inn. This intimate boutique hotel is situated in the heart of the prestigious Foggy Bottom neighborhood, and offers comfortably appointed guestrooms comprised of stunning 18th-century furnishings and décor. 

Just minutes from the downtown D.C. area, Alexandria's renowned Old Town neighborhood is home to a wide array of historic attractions and homes, as well as eclectic dining, shopping and nightlife options. The Holiday Inn Select is the only hotel located in the heart of Old Town. The hotel offers clean, well-appointed guestrooms, with all the action of this historic neighborhood right outside your front door. Located within walking distance to the heart of Old Town, the Best Western Old Colony Inn offers a unique federal-period atmosphere at very affordable rates. A step up in luxury is the Holiday Inn and Suites, located directly next door, offering spacious guestrooms and suites.