What Is in Washington DC for Travelers

Washington D.C. offers a wealth of opportunities to those who want to experience a huge amount of American history in a single destination. It’s possible to spend the night in the same hotel that Martin Luther King Jr. slept in the night before his famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the 1963 March on Washington, then wake up the next morning and take a short walk to the Washington Monument.

No matter where you stay in Washington D.C., you’re guaranteed to be close to the action. Each of the hotels in the city itself are the same those booked by world leaders and diplomats during their visits to the United States, and all are very close to the museums and monuments that make Washington D.C. such a great place to visit, such as the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress. For example, the Willard Intercontinental of the Hay-Adams offers views of the White House, while the Downtown and Capitol Mall hotels are quite close to the National Mall.

For those who want to experience D.C.’s great night life, book a hotel in the Dupont Circle. Or, if you’d rather be a little farther from the downtown area, you can get a room in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, which is near to the Jefferson Memorial.

But even to stay in Washington D.C., there no need to break the bank: although there are certainly some beautiful hotels throughout the city, there are also other hotels and motels in the city that are more budget-friendly. A majority of these hotels are on Connecticut Avenue, and are very close to the National Zoo and the National Cathedral. Also, these hotels are very close to shopping and dining options.

While many hotels in the downtown area are a bit more expensive, it’s a good idea to consider how much driving you’ll need to do from a hotel outside the downtown area. Although less expensive to reserve, you’ll need to drive from these hotels and park, which can be expensive. Think carefully first about the sites you want to see the most, and find a hotel near those places, so that parking fees are less of a worry.

Unlike many cities, Washington D.C. doesn’t have a regular “off season,” so hotel prices are generally the same throughout the year. This means that you can visit during any time of the year for about the same price. Bear in mind that summer will be slightly busier, in terms of seeing attractions. The best way to save money on your trip is to find package deals or other discounts online that you can use when you make your reservations.

Chris Linch is the owner of homeshophotels.com where you can find Cheap Hotel Rates and other incredible travel savings. Chris travels frequently and is well published on the internet for some of the information he provides consumers.