Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.
The Four Seasons, six blocks northwest of the IMF, offers 222 guest rooms with flat screen televisions, laptop safes, iPod stereos and CD players . Guests can enjoy free access to a library of CDs and DVDs available through the front desk. The Four Seasons Fitness Club and Spa allows travelers to stay fit between excursions in Washington, D.C. The hotel is also home to George's Salon, which provides hair care for men and women. After completing projects at the 24-hour business center, guests can head to Bourbon Steak in the hotel for New York strips and cocktails.
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.
2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-0444
fourseasons.com/washington
Hotel Lombardy
The Hotel Lombardy offers luxury accommodations and amenities two blocks north of the IMF. Guests of the Hotel Lombardy find bath robes, mini bars and kitchens with stainless steel appliances in their rooms. The nightly rate at this hotel includes free high speed Internet and a complimentary shoeshine. The Hotel Lombardy offers in-room massages, manicures and other spa services to guests by appointment. Active guests use cardio and weight machines in the hotel fitness center on the first floor. Travelers need not leave the hotel for continental dishes in a casual environment at Cafe Lombardy and drinks at the Venetian Bar and Lounge.
Hotel Lombardy
2019 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 828-2601
hotellombardy.com
Phoenix Park Hotel
The Phoenix Park Hotel's 149 guest rooms include flat screen televisions, wall safes, premium cable and coffee makers. Guests can burn calories at the hotel fitness center before heading 10 minutes west to the IMF. The hotel also accommodates corporate travelers with a 24-hour business center filled with copiers, fax machines and PCs. The Phoenix Park Hotel hosts conferences and family gatherings with 5,000 square feet of meeting space including the 2,000-square-foot Phoenix Park Ballroom. The Dubliner Restaurant and Pub in the lobby offers live music, Irish entrees and room service to guests.
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N. Capitol St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-6900
phoenixparkhotel.com
Sofitel Washington, D.C. Lafayette Square
The Sofitel Washington, D.C. Lafayette Square, four blocks east of the IMF, equips its rooms with LCD televisions, marble bath floors and one queen or two double beds. The multilingual front desk staff can point guests toward a car rental desk, gift shop and fitness center connected to the lobby. This hotel accommodates business travelers with 5,800 square feet of conference space and free Wi-Fi access. Guests enjoy French entrees at breakfast, lunch and dinner at ICI Urban Bistro. The hotel also hosts Le Bar, which offers a casual environment and cocktails throughout the week.
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
806 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 730-8800
sofitel.com
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
