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Hotel Washington

515 15th Street NW
Rated 8.5 in 3241 reviews

Hotel Washington is an iconic establishment located in the heart of the bustling capital, Washington, D.C. Overlooking the White House, its privileged position offers guests stunning views of the city's historic sites and vibrant urban landscape. The hotel, which is not considered a boutique hotel, exudes a unique blend of historic charm and modern elegance that appeals to both business and leisure travelers.

Built in 1917, Hotel Washington has a storied past that is reflected in its classic architecture and timeless design. The recent renovations have updated the interior, combining contemporary style with traditional elements to provide a comfortable yet stylish environment. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including a rooftop terrace that boasts panoramic views and a trendy atmosphere, making it a popular choice for social gatherings and events.

The hotel's dining options are designed to cater to diverse tastes, offering everything from casual fare to fine dining experiences. The on-site restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients and inventive culinary creations, while the bar provides an extensive selection of beverages in a relaxed setting.

For those in town on business, Hotel Washington provides a range of meeting and event spaces equipped with modern technology to ensure successful conferences and events. The hotel's location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the numerous monuments, museums, and cultural landmarks that define Washington, D.C. With its rich history, prime location, and excellent service, Hotel Washington remains a top choice for visitors seeking a memorable stay in the nation's capital.

 Golf courses < 5 km

Climate and Weather

January
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 9°
 4
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
 9°
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 5
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 19
Rain free days
March
 14°
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 11°
 7
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 20
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April
 19°
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 8
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 21
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May
 25°
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 9
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 20
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June
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 10
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 21
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July
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 10
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 21
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August
 32°
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 21
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Washington and near Hotel Washington

Jônt in Washington
Jônt
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
2.1km / 1.3mi
Rania in Washington
Rania
1 Star - High quality cooking
0.6km / 0.35mi
Kinship in Washington
Kinship
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.2km / 0.76mi
Fiola in Washington
Fiola
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.2km / 0.76mi
Métier in Washington
Métier
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.2km / 0.77mi
The Dabney in Washington
The Dabney
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.3km / 0.8mi
Causa in Washington
Causa
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.3km / 0.83mi
Oyster Oyster in Washington
Oyster Oyster
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.6km / 1mi
US National Archives
US National Archives
United States government agency
0.9km / 0.57mi
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art
National art museum in Washington, D.C.
1.2km / 0.73mi
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
International non-profit organization promoting science
0.5km / 0.34mi
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Fine arts museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.8km / 0.52mi
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum in Washington, D.C.
0.7km / 0.46mi
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States' official memorial to the Holocaust in Washington, D.C.
1.1km / 0.68mi
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.6km / 1mi
National Mall
National Mall
Park in Washington, D.C.
0.5km / 0.33mi
National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Aerospace museum in Washington, D.C.
1.4km / 0.86mi
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
History museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.6km / 0.38mi
National Mall
National Mall
Park in Washington, D.C.
0.7km / 0.44mi
National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.7km / 1mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
US national memorial in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.83mi
National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.9km / 0.58mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Memorial located in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
1.4km / 0.87mi
Freer Gallery of Art
Freer Gallery of Art
Art museum in Washington, D.C.
1km / 0.65mi
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre
Theater in Washington, DC
0.6km / 0.39mi
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.3km / 0.78mi
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Art museum in Washington, D.C., United States
490m / 0.31mi
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.6km / 0.37mi
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.2km / 0.72mi
Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.7km / 1mi
United States Botanic Garden
United States Botanic Garden
Botanical garden in Washington, DC
1.8km / 1.1mi
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square
Urban park and square in Washington, D.C.
300m / 330yd
West Potomac Park
West Potomac Park
Urban park in Washington, D.C.
0.8km / 0.47mi
Petersen House
Petersen House
House in Washington, D.C.
0.6km / 0.37mi
John Ericsson National Memorial
John Ericsson National Memorial
Sculpture by James Earle Fraser
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Building Museum
National Building Museum
Museum in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.8mi
Constitution Gardens
Constitution Gardens
Park within the National Mall, Washington, DC
0.8km / 0.47mi
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.6km / 0.97mi
Mohandas K. Gandhi Statue
Mohandas K. Gandhi Statue
Statue in Washington, D.C.
2km / 1.2mi
The Ellipse
The Ellipse
Park in Washington, D.C., United States
290m / 310yd
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
National memorial honoring Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1.7km / 1mi
National Museum of African Art
National Museum of African Art
Museum about African Art located in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.2km / 0.72mi
District of Columbia War Memorial
District of Columbia War Memorial
Artwork by Frederick H. Brooke
1.4km / 0.84mi
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Museum of Asian art in Washington, D.C.
1.1km / 0.69mi
World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial
War memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
0.9km / 0.56mi
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Artwork by Lot Flannery
1.4km / 0.84mi
Victims of Communism Memorial
Victims of Communism Memorial
Artwork
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sixth and I Synagogue
Sixth and I Synagogue
Jewish synagogue in Washington, D.C.
1.2km / 0.73mi
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
United States presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower
1.5km / 0.96mi
Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
Artwork by Nina Akumu and Paul Matisse
1.9km / 1.2mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church building in Washington, D.C., United States of America
470m / 0.29mi
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
Artwork by Thomas Hastings and Daniel Chester French
410m / 450yd

What to do in Washington and near Hotel Washington

US National Archives
US National Archives
United States government agency
0.9km / 0.57mi
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art
National art museum in Washington, D.C.
1.2km / 0.73mi
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
International non-profit organization promoting science
0.5km / 0.34mi
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Fine arts museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.8km / 0.52mi
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum in Washington, D.C.
0.7km / 0.46mi
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States' official memorial to the Holocaust in Washington, D.C.
1.1km / 0.68mi
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.6km / 1mi
National Mall
National Mall
Park in Washington, D.C.
0.5km / 0.33mi
National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Aerospace museum in Washington, D.C.
1.4km / 0.86mi
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
History museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.6km / 0.38mi
National Mall
National Mall
Park in Washington, D.C.
0.7km / 0.44mi
National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.7km / 1mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
US national memorial in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.83mi
National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.9km / 0.58mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Memorial located in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
1.4km / 0.87mi
Freer Gallery of Art
Freer Gallery of Art
Art museum in Washington, D.C.
1km / 0.65mi
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre
Theater in Washington, DC
0.6km / 0.39mi
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.3km / 0.78mi
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Art museum in Washington, D.C., United States
490m / 0.31mi
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
0.6km / 0.37mi
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
1.2km / 0.72mi
Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.7km / 1mi
United States Botanic Garden
United States Botanic Garden
Botanical garden in Washington, DC
1.8km / 1.1mi
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square
Urban park and square in Washington, D.C.
300m / 330yd
West Potomac Park
West Potomac Park
Urban park in Washington, D.C.
0.8km / 0.47mi
Petersen House
Petersen House
House in Washington, D.C.
0.6km / 0.37mi
John Ericsson National Memorial
John Ericsson National Memorial
Sculpture by James Earle Fraser
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Building Museum
National Building Museum
Museum in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.8mi
Constitution Gardens
Constitution Gardens
Park within the National Mall, Washington, DC
0.8km / 0.47mi

Golf courses

East Potomac Park Golf Course
East Potomac Park Golf Course
Golfing venue in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., United States
2km / 1.3mi
East Potomac Park Mini Golf
East Potomac Park Mini Golf
2.4km / 1.5mi
East Potomac Park Golf Course
East Potomac Park Golf Course
Golfing venue in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., United States
2.6km / 1.6mi
East Potomac Park Golf Course
East Potomac Park Golf Course
Golfing venue in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., United States
2.6km / 1.6mi
East Potomac Park Golf Course
East Potomac Park Golf Course
Golfing venue in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., United States
2.6km / 1.6mi
U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home Golf Course
U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home Golf Course
4.2km / 2.6mi
Army Navy Country Club
Army Navy Country Club
Country club in Viriginia
18 hole
5.2km / 3.2mi
Langston Golf Course
Langston Golf Course
Historic golf course in Washington, D.C., United States
5.3km / 3.3mi
Rock Creek Park Golf Course
Rock Creek Park Golf Course
Golf course in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
7.4km / 4.6mi
Washington Golf and Country Club
Washington Golf and Country Club
7.5km / 4.7mi
Chevy Chase Club
Chevy Chase Club
Country club in unincorporated Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
9.1km / 5.7mi
Upton Hill Miniature Golf Course
Upton Hill Miniature Golf Course
10km / 6.2mi
Kenwood Golf & Country Club
Kenwood Golf & Country Club
10.5km / 6.5mi
Columbia Country Club
Columbia Country Club
Country club and golf course in unincorporated Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
10.8km / 6.7mi
Cameron Run Mini Golf
Cameron Run Mini Golf
11.8km / 7.3mi
Belle Haven Country Club
Belle Haven Country Club
11.8km / 7.4mi
University of Maryland Golf Course
University of Maryland Golf Course
Home of the Maryland Terrapins men's and women's golf teams
12.1km / 7.5mi
Henson Creek Golf Course
Henson Creek Golf Course
12.6km / 7.8mi
Sligo Golf Course
Sligo Golf Course
12.7km / 7.9mi
Pinecrest Golf Course
Pinecrest Golf Course
13.5km / 8.4mi

About Washington

Washington, D.C. offers a variety of activities and sites that reflect its rich history and culture. Exploring the National Mall is essential for anyone visiting the city. This expansive area is home to many of the nation's most iconic monuments and memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

Visiting the Smithsonian Museums is another valuable experience. These museums cover a wide range of topics, from natural history to air and space, and admission is free, making them accessible to everyone. The National Gallery of Art is also noteworthy, showcasing an impressive collection of European and American art.

Touring the U.S. Capitol provides insight into American government and history. Guided tours allow visitors to explore the building and learn about its significance. Similarly, a visit to the White House offers a glimpse into the nation's executive branch, though access may be limited and requires advance planning.

Experiencing local neighborhoods such as Georgetown or Dupont Circle can add depth to your visit. These areas offer unique shops, dining options, and a taste of the city’s vibrant culture. Additionally, attending a performance at the Kennedy Center can enhance your cultural experience, as it hosts a variety of shows ranging from ballet to classical music.

For those interested in history, visiting the National Archives is worthwhile. Here, you can see foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The Holocaust Memorial Museum provides a somber yet important reflection on history and human rights.

Lastly, enjoying the cherry blossoms during the spring season is a beautiful way to appreciate nature in the heart of the city. The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this phenomenon and offers various activities throughout the area.

In summary, Washington, D.C. presents a blend of historical, cultural, and artistic experiences that can cater to a wide range of interests, making it a compelling destination for visitors.




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