Hotspot Description:
Featuring columns and gilded ceilings, this stately 1850 hotel is a 6-minute walk from the White House, 0.9 miles from the National Mall and 2 miles from the Lincoln Memorial.
Refined rooms have city or courtyard views, plus 42-inch flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, minibars and desks. Wi-Fi is available (fee). Suites add separate living areas; some come with dining rooms.
There's a high-end restaurant serving seasonal cuisine, a parlor offering high tea, and an acclaimed bar. Other perks include a full-service spa and a fitness center, as well as a business center and parking (fee).