My first trip to Washington DC. With two friends last month (June) staying in the crowne plaza washington d.c. Silver spring. A very comfortable and business orientated hotel with airy, but slightly compact rooms. All facilities supplied, and excellent and reasonable choice of room service menu. The staff was very attentive to our needs, and the bar was excellent in terms of customer service and the draught beer. Excellent location for the sightseeing attractions, which are all spaced nicely within a small grid. The restaurant in the hotel was quiet but very good quality and the prices overall were very reasonable for this class of hotel, and with reasonable flights available and plenty to see and do around the area this was an excellent trip.