The Hilton Washington hotel in Washington, DC is a contemporary urban retreat situated on several acres near Dupont Circle in the heart o... more »
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. 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!
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Location. Located on fashionable Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D. C. the Hilton Washington stands four blocks from Embassy Row and a quarter-mile from the Dupont Circle Metro station. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the White House and the Lincoln Memorial are located two miles away. The hotel is also minutes from monuments, museums, Georgetown, Adams-Morgan, the Washington business district and all local points of interest. Hotel Features. Dining options include The Capital Café that serves American-style dishes and offers a daily full buffet-style breakfast. McClellan's sports bar serves fast-food fare and martinis, draft beer, and single-malt Scotches. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a fee. The business center houses two computer stations and offers business services for a fee. A total of 110,000 square feet of function space accommodates events, including the 36,000 square-foot International Ballroom complex, one of the largest column-free ballrooms on the east coast. A staffed fitness center contains a pro shop, cardiovascular and weight-training equipment and free weights, and offers massage services and Pilates, yoga and group exercise classes. Guestrooms. The 10-story Hilton Washington hotel offers 1,070 guestrooms, all featuring the Hilton Serenity Bed: pillowtop mattress, down duvet, and hypoallergenic feather/down pillows. Rooms are equipped with alarm clocks with MP3 adaptors, and high-speed wired Internet access. Accommodations on higher levels enjoy panoramic views of the Washington, DC skyline. Brass lamps stand atop granite-accented bedside tables. Cuisinart coffeemakers are stocked with LavAzza-brand coffee. Bathrooms are stocked with La Source toiletries. This hotel is currently renovating the following: Pool: Closed for the 2009 season and scheduled to reopen in 2010, Guestrooms in isolated sections of the hotel, Outdoor Terrace Level grounds, Health club, Business center, All completion dates are subject to change. The hotel assures that it will make every effort to minimize construction noise and related disturbance. This renovation information supersedes all other information in this hotel?s description that relates to these hotel amenities. .
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“I spent one day at Hilton Washington
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Posted Sep 04, 2004
Excellent
“I spent one day at Hilton Washington in Washington last weekend. The location, room, and swimming pool are excellent. Only the $21.00 parking fee was not in my expectation. Overall, I enjoyed this trip very much...