Washington DC: A Travel Destination

By Chris Linch

Washington D.C. offers a wealth of opportunities to those who want to experience a huge amount of American history in a single destination. It's possible to spend the night in the same hotel that Martin Luther King Jr. slept in the night before his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, then wake up the next morning and take a short walk to the Washington Monument.

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 want to experience D.C.'s great night life, book a hotel in the Dupont Circle. Or, if you'd rather be a little farther from the downtown area, you can get a room in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, which is near to the Jefferson Memorial.

Washington D.C. also offers a great selection of more budget-friendly hotels and motels that can keep you close to the action as well. Consider a hotel or motel on Connecticut Avenue, which will give you great access to the Nation Zoo and the National Cathedral, as well as keep you close to shopping and dining options.

Don't forget to think carefully about parking while you decide on a hotel. Downtown hotels are more expensive, but accommodations outside the downtown area, will mean driving into the city, where you may spent quite a bit of money to park. Although a bit more expensive, consider choosing a hotel that's close to the sites you're most interested in, so that you can avoid the expense and stress of parking.

In most cities, visiting in the off-season is a great way to save money. However, Washington D.C. doesn't have a regular off-season, and though it's slightly busier in the summer, you'll find that hotel prices are the same year-round. Instead, save money on your trip by finding package deals or online discounts that will apply when you book your trip. - 29977

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