Washington, D.C., is a popular tourist destination for families because of its attractions, including the Smithsonian, National Mall, Museum of Natural History, just to name a few. If you plan to golf in D.C., popular courses include the Langston, which is just five minutes from Capitol Hill, East Potomac, and Rock Creek, which is 15 minutes from the White House. These National Park Service golf courses are open year round.
Embassy Suites
The Embassy Suites' 300 spacious suites comfortably accommodate a family of four. The suites provide separate living and sleeping quarters. You can request a crib at the front desk. The hotel restaurant, Trattoria Nicola's, offers a children's menu and high chairs. Room amenities include high-speed Internet access for a fee, large-screen televisions, refrigerator and microwave. Hotel amenities include a full breakfast menu, indoor pool and convenience store.
Embassy Suites Washington, D.C.
1250 22nd St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 857-3388
embassysuites1.hilton.com
Capitol Skyline Hotel
The Capitol Skyline Hotel is close to the attractions and the Metro, a subway system that allows for easy travel in the city. A large pool and deck area are highlights for families traveling with children. The on-site restaurant, Lapidus, offers a children's menu. The rooms at the Capitol Skyline feature king- or queen-sized beds, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and free high-speed Internet.
Capitol Skyline Hotel
10 I Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 488-7500
www.capitolskyline.com
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
The L'Enfant Plaza Hotel is located in the center of the Capitol Hill area and is within walking distance of many museums and attractions. The hotel has a large rooftop pool and children's menus at the on-site American Grill. The hotel also has business and fitness centers and offers spa treatments for a fee. The rooms feature cable television, refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker and high-speed Internet access. If you are traveling with the family pet, he can stay for a small fee.
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
480 L'Enfant Plaza
SW Washington, DC 20024
(202) 484-1000
www.lenfantplazahotel.com
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Based in Memphis, Jackson Lewis has been writing on technology-related material for 10 years with a recent emphasis on golf and other sports. He has been freelance writing for Demand Media since 2008. Lewis holds a Master of Science in computer science from the United States Naval Postgraduate School.
