Hotel Palomar
The Hotel Palomar is a supremely stylish and eco-friendly boutique lodging with a grand porte-corchere entrance dripping in grandeur. Guests will enjoy free coffee and tea in the hotel's living room each morning, high speed Internet, a hosted nightly wine reception and a 24-hour fitness center. For upscale Italian dining you can stop by the Domaso Trattoria Moderna for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails--it's conveniently located on the fourth floor. Pets are welcome and so are business receptions for up to 250 people. The Rock Creek Golf Course is less than a mile away.
Hotel Palomar
1121 19th St. N.
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 351-9170
hotelpalomar-arlington.com
The Fairmont
Located in the city's trendy West End area in its northwest section, the Fairmont hotel is designed to be an "urban oasis" for business or leisure travelers. Among its features are a courtyard garden, meeting spaces, a health club and spa (for a daily fee) and an indoor pool. Guests can take hors d'oeuvres in the Lobby Lounge, and dine on American comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Juniper. A Sunday brunch is served in the Colonnade. High-speed Internet access is available in the lobby loggia.
The Fairmont
2401 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 429-2400
fairmont.com/washington
Park Hyatt Washington
The Park Hyatt Washington is another sleek option for business or pleasure, with an Americana-themed decor and an urbane feel. It offers 12,000 square feet of meeting space, including five private boardrooms and an executive room. There's 24-hour room service and fitness center access, as well as an indoor pool illuminated by a skylight and a whirlpool. Guests will enjoy American cuisine at the Blue Duck Tavern, breakfast in the lounge and more than 50 rare teas in the Tea Cellar. The Langston Golf Course--which Golf Digest named a best place to play--is about 4.4 miles away.
Park Hyatt Washington
Corner, 24 and M Sts. NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 789-1234
parkhyattwashington.com
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