Hilton Washington

The Hilton Washington hotel in Washington, DC is a contemporary urban retreat situated on several acres near Dupont Circle in the heart of the nation's capital. Guests enjoy being in the center of DC's most sought after neighborhoods, including Adams Morgan, Woodley Park and the U Street Corridor. The hotel is a mile from the Smithsonian National Zoo and just four blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line.Currently, our hotel is undergoing a landmark restoration project - a top-to-bottom makeover where classic style will meet the contemporary attitude of this legendary property built in 1965. Phases involve isolated sections of the hotel and intermittent activity on the outdoor Terrace Level grounds. The pool will be closed for the 2009 season and re-open in 2010.Our full-service hotel offers something for everyone, whether planning a DC family vacation, attending a conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center or traveling on business. Highlights of the hotel include: Panoramic views of DC skyline - most guestrooms feature beautiful views, including the Capitol Building and Washington Monument, New Executive Level guest rooms - renovated top-to-bottom, wall-to-wall, featuring a 32-inch flat-panel HDTV, laptop-size in-room safe, and individual guestroom on-demand heating and cooling, Restaurants & Bars - All-day dining is served at Capital Cafe, with the signature Hilton Breakfast Buffet and an array of soups, burgers, sandwiches, crab cakes and selection of satisfying salads. McClellan's offers a sports bar atmosphere with 15 flat-screen TVs and a variety of beers on tap. Sport & Health Club (fee) - Enjoy a large selection of the latest cardio equipment with individual TVs, as well as an extensive selection of weight machines, free-weights, and a stretching area. On-site covered parking garage (fee).When it comes to location, no other hotel offers a more true Washington experience. By choosing us, guests will be centrally located to everything Washington, DC has to offer. Here are a just a few DC attractions near the hotel: Adams Morgan - Reigns as the DC destination for world cuisine and live music hotspots. U Street Corridor - DC's hottest growing neighborhood where jazz legend Duke Ellington played his first notes. Home to boutique shops, spas, cafes and Ben's Chili Bowl, famous for its chili half-smokes and drop-in customers Bill Cosby and the current U.S. President. Dupont Circle - Sets a leisure pace with gastro-pubs, bistros and a vibrant farmers market. Georgetown - Historic district with an eclectic mix of high-end, well-known shops and boutiques. Embassy Row - Charming residential neighborhood of the social and political elite, with more than 50 diplomatic embassies represented on Massachusetts Avenue alone. National Zoo - The home of DC's famous Giant Pandas, just one mile from the Hilton Washington hotel. Rock Creek Park - Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy miles of jogging trails just steps from the hotel. Picnic, hike, horseback ride or check out the planetarium. Philips Collection - Museum of modern art from French impressionism to American modernism. We are accessible from three major DC area airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Washington Airport (BWI).Those looking to plan an event, meeting, conference or convention in DC need look no further. The hotel has been the site of prestigious gatherings hosted by U.S. presidents, world leaders and other prominent figures since opening in 1965, with an events and catering team that knows how to expect the unexpected and attend to every need. The hotel is also the site of one of the largest column-free ballrooms on the east coast - its legendary 36,000 square-foot International Ballroom complex.Work or play, we are the perfect place to stay in Washington, DC. Travel should take you places!

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:

1994

Year Renovated:

1994

Total Rooms:

1009 rooms.1009

Total Floors:

13 floors.

Rooms:

* Desk, telephones with dataport and voice mail * Hairdryer, clock radio and mini-bar * Free cable - ESPN, CNN and premium movie channels - plus pay-per-view * Choose smoking or nonsmoking accommodations * 220 king-sized beds * 815 double-double beds * 750 nonsmoking rooms * 40 handicap-accessible rooms

Price

Weekdays and weekends $119-$319 double; $30 more for Towers rooms. Look for deals on the website or by calling Hilton's 800 number. Extra person $25. Children 18 and under stay free in parent's room, P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

* 5 miles from Washington National Airport * 28 miles from Dulles International Airport, 40 miles to Baltimore/Washington Airport * Close to Georgetown; Alexandria, Virginia; and Rockville, Maryland

Area

WASHINGTON, US, DC20009

Parking

Self-parking $21

Attractions

Smithsonian Museums 3 Miles National Zoo 0.5 Miles N Washington Monument 3 Miles White House 2 Miles S The Capitol 3 Miles Adams Morgan Neighborhood 2 Blocks NE Embassy Row 5 Blocks NW

Dining

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