Washington DC City Breaks

There are so many attractions packed in to the capital city that it is hard to know where to start.

Try wandering round the National Mall, which is surrounded by the Smithsonian Museums - including the National Museum of the American Indian and the National Air and Space Museum.

The National Mall is watched over at one end by the Capitol Building and,  at the other by the grand Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool. In return the tall Washington Monument looks over the Mall and the White House.

It is here in the Mall that you can also find the haunting Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean Veterans Memorial. The statue of Thomas Jefferson stands in a rotunda overlooking the Tidal Basin and bronze statues of Franklin D Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor are also nearby. 

Across the river in Arlington and only a short metro stop away you will find the Arlington Cemetery - the site of the Kennedy graves.

Spend the evening in one of the many restaurants in Foggy Bottom or Georgetown with its Colonial architecture and great shopping or simply stroll along the banks of the Potomac River.

  • White House
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • National Mall
  • Arlington Cemetary
  • Smithsonian Institutions Museums
  • Georgetown
 

The Capital Hilton: Located in the downtown center, just two blocks from the White House and walking distance to monuments, museums, shopping, the National Mall, local attractions, restaurants, and Metro subway. Standard room accommodations feature matching cherry wood, Biedermeier accents, and deep rich emerald colors in a Neoclassical design.
From £126.00 per room per night incl tax

Renaissance Mayflower Hotel: Traditional European-style hotel, the Renaissance is conveniently located 4 blocks from the White House and close to museums, national monuments, restaurants, and shopping districts.
From £130.00 per room per night incl tax

Hotel Rouge: Located on Embassy Row, just 5 blocks away from the White House and 1 mile from Union Station. Hotel Rogue is high tech and playful. You'll find attentive service at this adventurous luxury hotel. The property features tennis courts, a fitness club and a gift shop.
From £145.00 per room per night incl tax