The Katzen Arts Center is a prestigious, state-of-the-art arts facility at American University in Washington, D.C., on Ward Circle. A number of the University's Arts programs are based in the Katzen, including Dance, Theater, Music, Art History, Graphic Design, and Arts Management. The Washington city area has a number of golf courses, on which you might run into some of the Congressional or Presidential power players.
Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion
Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion is a convenient option located a few minutes from campus and downtown D.C. The rooms are spacious enough for guests to get work done during their visit. The complimentary breakfast is cooked-to-order and there are a number of shops in the Pavilion area. Just below the hotel, you can catch the Metro to anywhere in the city. Unfortunately, there is a parking fee and no wireless Internet access for guests.
Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion
4300 Military Road, NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-9300
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Holiday Inn Georgetown
Holiday Inn Georgetown is a short Metro ride or drive from campus. The hotel charges for parking, and the furnishings are dated. But the value is exceptional. The hotel's rooms are outfitted with wireless Internet service, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and board.
Holiday Inn Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-4600
www.higeorgetown.com
Marriott Wardman Park
Located in the Woodley Park neighborhood, the Marriott has the honor of being the tallest hotel in the capital. The rooms, with prices ranging from extravagant to very affordable, provide wireless Internet service and the other standard amenities. The hotel contains an indoor swimming pool and a business center. Also, it has some historical importance, since it was embroiled in several high-profile espionage cases during World War II. Three U.S. Presidents have lived here.
Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 328-2000
About The Author
John Yargo is a sports writer, living in Orlando, Fla. His work regularly appears in the "Jackson Free Press," and he has published articles on theater, fiction and art history. He has also received a master's degree in English.
