Washington, D.C. Travel Guide

Washington, D.C., a city where you can read the original Constitution on your way to visit the Supreme Court, is the place to see the intersection of the past and present of the United States. read more

Deciding when to visit Washington, D.C. can make all the difference in how much you spend. When planning your trip, be sure to factor in weather and seasonality, peak tourism times, and special events such as the Presidential Inauguration and May graduations. read more

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Editors' Picks: Washington, D.C. DealsSee All Washington, D.C. Travel Deals

• Through Thursday: $54 O/W Virgin America Sale*
  Travel to Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., among a few other cities with Virgin America's latest sale. Competing carriers include American, Continental, Frontier, US Airways, plus a few others.
• Through Thursday: $80 O/W Southwest Sale - More Than 1,300 Routes*
  Southwest's recently announced promotion offers more than 1,300 on sale for winter and spring getaways. The low-cost king's fares start at $80 one-way, but AirTran, Continental, Frontier, Midwest, United, and US Airways also offer savings.
• $678 R/T Honolulu Sale From US Airways*
  Boston, Chicago, and New York, are but a few of the East Coast or Midwest cities from where you'll find departures to sunny Honolulu. US Airways' sale fares start at $678 round-trip, and travel is valid through March.
• $390 R/T United Features Sale Fares to Canada*
  United's latest sale features travel to Canadian destinations such as Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, and others. This sale doesn't list a book-by date, but the sooner you book, the more likely you'll find the lowest fares.
• $54 O/W Atlanta Sale Fares on Delta*
  Delta puts its hub airport on sale with travel through spring. Atlanta fares should be an easy win for Delta, but our research shows that the competition, including AirTran, American, Continental, and a few others, defines the savings.
• $98 R/T American Sale Fares - Lots of Competition*
  American Airlines' newly-announced sale, with starting prices of $98 round-trip, includes Boston, Dallas, Miami, and Orlando, among several other destinations. Competing carriers Southwest, United, Delta, AirTran, and more, get involved.
• January Weekend Getaways From $55/Night
  Want to start the new decade off with a quick trip? Whether you'd like to ski, shop, relax by the pool, eat, or soak in a hot spring, these deals have you covered with low rates and extra perks such as resort credits, gift cards, and free nights.

Washington, D.C. Travel Advice See All Washington, D.C. Travel Advice

• Rail Offers Cheap Airport-to-Downtown Connection In light of Seattle's new train system, Ed Perkins weighs the pros and cons of riding the rails.
• Zoos, Aquariums a Good Bet in Cooler Weather Who needs an African safari when local zoos and aquariums have so much to offer? Eileen Ogintz highlights some of the special deals and programs being promoted this fall.
• Tourist Taxes Add to Travel Budget If you thought taxation without representation was settled in 1763, think again. Ed Perkins explains which popular destinations tax tourists the most, and what you can do to avoid it.
• Summer Deals in the City Find thinner crowds and bigger deals in cities this summer. This year, the savings potential is even greater as properties slash rates to recoup bookings from the lull in tourism.

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• Days Inn Connecticut Avenue
  4400 Connecticut Avenue
  Washington, D.C.
  8 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 155
  Number of Floors: 6
  
• The Fairmont Washington DC
  2401 M St. NW
  (formerly the Monarch Hotel)
  Washington, D.C.
  7 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 415
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Red Roof Inn
  500 H St. NW
  Washington, D.C.
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 197
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• The Dupont Hotel
  1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW
  Washington, D.C.
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 314
  Number of Floors: 8
  
• Residence Inn Washington DC / Vermont Ave.
  1199 Vermont Ave. NW
  Washington, D.C.
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 202
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Residence Inn Washington/Dupont Circle
  2120 P Street NW
  Washington, D.C.
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 107
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Courtyard by Marriott Washington Convention Center
  900 F St. NW
  Washington, D.C.
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 188
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Best Western Georgetown Hotel & Suites
  1121 New Hampshire Ave NW
  Washington, D.C.
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 76
  
• Holiday Inn Washington - Central / White House
  1501 Rhode Island Ave. NW
  Washington, D.C.
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 212
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
  923 16th and K Streets, N.W.
  (formerly Carlton Hotel)
  Washington, D.C.
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 175
  
• Capitol Skyline Hotel
  10 I St SW
  Washington, D.C.
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 203
  
• The Westin Grand, Washington D.C.
  2350 M St. NW
  Washington, D.C.
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 263
  Number of Floors: 8
  
• Hilton Washington
  1919 Connecticut Ave. NW
  Washington, D.C.
  23 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1118
  Number of Floors: 11
  
• Washington Marriott Wardman Park
  2660 Woodley Rd NW
  Washington, D.C.
  23 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1334
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• The Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC
  1150 22nd St. NW
  Washington, D.C.
  20 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 300
  Number of Floors: 11
  

Hotels

• Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
  4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South
  Phoenix, AZ
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 270
  
• The Westin Peachtree Plaza
  210 Peachtree Street
  Atlanta, GA
  12 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1068
  Number of Floors: 73
  
• New York Marriott East Side
  525 Lexington Avenue
  New York City, NY
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 646
  Number of Floors: 35
  
• Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
  1 Resort Dr
  Savannah, GA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 403
  Number of Floors: 16
  
• SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown
  1800 Yale Ave.
  Seattle, WA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 234
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Riverside Hotel
  620 E. Las Olas Blvd
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  1 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 217
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Omni Hotel at Park West
  1590 LBJ Freeway
  Dallas, TX
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 337
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
  511 North Columbus Drive
  Chicago, IL
  14 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 455
  Number of Floors: 18
  
• Hilton Los Angeles Airport
  5711 West Century Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1236
  Number of Floors: 17
  
• Sheraton National Hotel
  900 S Orme St
  Arlington, VA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 408
  Number of Floors: 16
  

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