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Business Travelers Disabled Travelers
Washington hotels take into Nearly all the large, modern
account the sophisticated hotels are wheelchair accessible,
communication needs of the but the independent hotels and
business traveler. Wi-Fi is almost bed-and-breakfasts may not be.
universally available in all rooms. Call in advance to ask about
stairs, elevators, and door widths
if you have special needs.
Bed-and-Breakfasts
Although bed-and-breakfast Children
accommodations are not as
popular in the United States Traveling with children may
as they are in Europe, both dictate your hotel reservations.
American and foreign travelers There are many hotels, such as The exterior of The Jefferson (see p178)
are increasingly seeking them Sheraton Suites (see p179) and
out as an alternative to the more Georgetown Suites (see p179), notable accommodations from
sterile and expensive hotels. that have kitchen ettes and each category are highlighted
Bed-and-Breakfast living rooms with sofabeds as DK Choice. These hotels
Accommodations Ltd. matches that provide privacy for parents. offer a special experience,
visitors with the perfect room in Look out for hotels with a pool because of their superb
a bed-and-breakfast, an apart- or a games room. Consider a amenities, beautiful interiors,
ment or small hotel, or even more ex pensive room in town excellent restaurant, or a
a private home. They have 40 rather than a less expensive combination of these.
properties in the city and suburbs, room in the suburbs. The
and charge a one-time booking suburban rates may look DIRECTORY
fee of $10. The online booking appealing until you face a
services airbnb.com and vrbo. long drive to your hotel Special Deals
com offer a wide selection of during rush hour.
unfurnished apartments and Some bed-and-breakfasts ∑ hotels.com
rooms in private homes at furnished with antiques may ∑ kayak.com
reasonable rates. not allow children. More often ∑ priceline.com
than not, however, hotels will ∑ tripadvisor.com
be very accom modating Chain Hotels
toward young guests.
Hilton
Recommended Hotels Tel (800) HILTONS.
∑ hilton.com
The hotels listed on pages Holiday Inn
176–9 are grouped under five Tel (800) HOLIDAY.
categories: Bed-and-Breakfast, ∑ holidayinn.com
Boutique, Business, Family, and
Luxury. For those with limited Hyatt
funds, bed-and-breakfast hotels Tel (800) 233-1234.
might be a good choice. While ∑ hyatt.com
there are relatively few within Kimpton Hotels
the city, many can be found Tel (800) 546-7866.
farther from the Mall and the ∑ kimptonhotels.com
city center. Accommodations
Entrance to the Hay-Adams (see p179) for families may have special Marriott
Tel (888) 236-2427.
children’s programs, games
Budget Options rooms, a pool, or suite arrange- ∑ marriott.com
The best value accommodation ments that include a kitchen. Bed-and-Breakfast
option for young travelers in Business hotels have a full
Washington is the welcoming range of amenities, although Bed-and-Breakfast
Hosteling International they are not in the luxury Accommodations Ltd.
Washington, DC. It is located category. Luxury hotels have Tel (877) 893-3233 (toll free).
in the center of the city, in an spas, concierge services, and ∑ bedandbreakfastdc.com
area that is close to all major large restaurants – at a price
amenities and sights. Young of more than $400 a night. Budget Options
travelers are advised to be Finally, boutique hotels are Hosteling International
cautious when returning after smaller and often have a Washington, DC
dark. The rate is around $40 theme, but perhaps without 1009 11th St, NW. Tel (202) 737-
per night for a bunk bed in a the splendor of the luxury 2333. ∑ hiwashingtondc.org
single-sex dormitory room. options. Throughout the listings,

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