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The Fairmont Washington DC

2401 M Street NW
Rated 8.8 in 549 reviews

The Fairmont Washington DC is a sophisticated hotel nestled in the heart of the United States capital. Perfectly positioned within the elegant neighborhood of Georgetown, this hotel offers a serene oasis amidst the vibrant energy of Washington, DC. Guests stepping into the Fairmont Washington DC are welcomed with an aura of refined elegance and modern comfort. The hotel boasts a classic yet contemporary design that complements its rich historical surroundings.

The accommodations at The Fairmont Washington DC are thoughtfully designed to provide a luxurious and relaxing stay for both leisure and business travelers. Each room is equipped with upscale amenities, ensuring comfort and convenience during your visit. High-quality furnishings and tasteful decor create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat after a day exploring the city's landmarks or attending meetings.

Dining at The Fairmont is a delightful experience with on-site restaurants offering a variety of culinary options. Guests can enjoy delightful meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients, offering flavors that cater to diverse palates. The hotel's dining venues provide both a casual and upscale atmosphere, perfect for any dining occasion.

In addition to its accommodations and dining, The Fairmont Washington DC features a well-equipped fitness center and a stunning indoor pool, providing guests with opportunities to relax and rejuvenate. The hotel is also renowned for its top-notch service and attention to detail, ensuring that all guests have a memorable stay. Its location allows easy access to some of Washington DC's most famous attractions, making it a convenient choice for travelers looking to explore the nation's capital.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 20
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February
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March
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 20
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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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 The Fairmont Washington DC

National Mall
National Mall
National park in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.79mi
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.6km / 1mi
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
1km / 0.59mi
Dumbarton Oaks
Dumbarton Oaks
Research institution concerning Byzantine and Pre-Columbian studies and garden and landscape studies
1.4km / 0.84mi
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Island and a national memorial located in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
1.1km / 0.67mi
Constitution Gardens
Constitution Gardens
Park within the National Mall, Washington, DC
1.6km / 1mi
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
2km / 1.2mi
Mohandas K. Gandhi Statue
Mohandas K. Gandhi Statue
Statue in Washington, D.C.
0.7km / 0.44mi
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square
Urban park and square in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.83mi
West Potomac Park
West Potomac Park
Urban park in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.79mi
President's Park
President's Park
Urban park in Washington, DC
1.3km / 0.81mi
The Ellipse
The Ellipse
Park in Washington, D.C., United States
1.7km / 1.1mi
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
Artwork by Thomas Hastings and Daniel Chester French
1.7km / 1.1mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church building in Washington, D.C., United States of America
1.4km / 0.9mi
Octagon House
Octagon House
Historic house in Washington, D.C.
1.4km / 0.84mi
The Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection
Art museum in Washington, D.C.
0.8km / 0.48mi
Kesher Israel
Kesher Israel
Also known as the Georgetown Synagogue
0.5km / 0.31mi
National Zoological Park
National Zoological Park
Zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
2km / 1.2mi
Bishop John Carroll
Bishop John Carroll
Sculpture by Jerome Connor in Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
Statue at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Lieutenant General George Washington
Lieutenant General George Washington
Artwork by Clark Mills
380m / 410yd
Albert Einstein Memorial
Albert Einstein Memorial
Artwork by Robert Berks
1.5km / 0.94mi
World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial
War memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
2km / 1.2mi
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Artwork by Clark Mills
1.5km / 0.91mi
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park located in the District of Columbia and the states of Maryland and West Virginia
0.5km / 0.32mi
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette
Artwork by Alexandre Falguière
1.6km / 0.99mi
Washington Circle
Washington Circle
Park and traffic circle in Washington, D.C.
330m / 360yd
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Statue
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Statue
Statue by Vincenc Makovský in Washington, D.C., U.S.
0.7km / 0.41mi
Three Soldiers
Bronze statue of three American servicemen, part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1.7km / 1.1mi
Dupont Circle Fountain
Dupont Circle Fountain
Artwork by Daniel Chester French
0.8km / 0.51mi
Vietnam Women's Memorial
Memorial dedicated to the women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War
1.7km / 1.1mi
Farragut Square
Farragut Square
City square in Washington, D.C., United States
1.1km / 0.7mi
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park
Urban park in Washington, DC
2km / 1.2mi
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Catholic chapel at Georgetown University
1.9km / 1.2mi
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Catholic church located in Washington, D.C.
1.6km / 0.97mi
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Monument
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Monument
Obelisk surrounded by a small metal fence that marks the beginning of the C & O Canal in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
1km / 0.62mi
Equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar
Equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar
Statue in Washington, D.C., by Felix de Weldon
1.6km / 1mi
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Portrait sculpture by William M. McVey
1.8km / 1.1mi
Admiral David G. Farragut
Admiral David G. Farragut
Artwork by Vinnie Ream
1.2km / 0.73mi
First Division Monument
First Division Monument
Artwork by Daniel Chester French
1.5km / 0.96mi
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Bridge connecting Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia
1.9km / 1.2mi
Renwick Gallery
Renwick Gallery
Art museum in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.8mi
General William T. Sherman Monument
General William T. Sherman Monument
Artwork by Carl Rohl-Smith, Sigvald Asbjørnsen, Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson, Stephen Abel Sinding and Lauritz Jensen
1.8km / 1.1mi
Major General James B. McPherson
Major General James B. McPherson
Artwork by Louis Rebisso
1.6km / 0.98mi

What to do in Washington and near The Fairmont Washington DC

National Mall
National Mall
National park in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.79mi
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
1.6km / 1mi
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
1km / 0.59mi
Dumbarton Oaks
Dumbarton Oaks
Research institution concerning Byzantine and Pre-Columbian studies and garden and landscape studies
1.4km / 0.84mi
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Island and a national memorial located in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
1.1km / 0.67mi
Constitution Gardens
Constitution Gardens
Park within the National Mall, Washington, DC
1.6km / 1mi
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
2km / 1.2mi
Mohandas K. Gandhi Statue
Mohandas K. Gandhi Statue
Statue in Washington, D.C.
0.7km / 0.44mi
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square
Urban park and square in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.83mi
West Potomac Park
West Potomac Park
Urban park in Washington, D.C.
1.3km / 0.79mi
President's Park
President's Park
Urban park in Washington, DC
1.3km / 0.81mi
The Ellipse
The Ellipse
Park in Washington, D.C., United States
1.7km / 1.1mi
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain
Artwork by Thomas Hastings and Daniel Chester French
1.7km / 1.1mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church building in Washington, D.C., United States of America
1.4km / 0.9mi
Octagon House
Octagon House
Historic house in Washington, D.C.
1.4km / 0.84mi
The Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection
Art museum in Washington, D.C.
0.8km / 0.48mi
Kesher Israel
Kesher Israel
Also known as the Georgetown Synagogue
0.5km / 0.31mi
National Zoological Park
National Zoological Park
Zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
2km / 1.2mi
Bishop John Carroll
Bishop John Carroll
Sculpture by Jerome Connor in Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
Statue at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Lieutenant General George Washington
Lieutenant General George Washington
Artwork by Clark Mills
380m / 410yd
Albert Einstein Memorial
Albert Einstein Memorial
Artwork by Robert Berks
1.5km / 0.94mi
World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial
War memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
2km / 1.2mi
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Artwork by Clark Mills
1.5km / 0.91mi
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park located in the District of Columbia and the states of Maryland and West Virginia
0.5km / 0.32mi
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette
Artwork by Alexandre Falguière
1.6km / 0.99mi
Washington Circle
Washington Circle
Park and traffic circle in Washington, D.C.
330m / 360yd
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Statue
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Statue
Statue by Vincenc Makovský in Washington, D.C., U.S.
0.7km / 0.41mi
Three Soldiers
Bronze statue of three American servicemen, part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1.7km / 1.1mi

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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