Washington Plaza Hotel  

In the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., on Thomas Circle just blocks from the White House and the National Mall. The hotel sits near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Shaw-Howard University, with easy access to the nearest Metro. Address: 10 Thomas Circle NW — a family-friendly base for sightseeing and business.

Rooms mix city energy with classic comfort. Expect pillowtop beds with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets, MP3 docking stations, refrigerators and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries; many rooms include air conditioning, irons and PC connections.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool and relax at the poolside bar. There's a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services and a common-area TV. Complimentary wired and wireless internet is available propertywide. Onsite perks include self parking (fees may apply), laundry and dry cleaning, an ATM and multilingual staff to help book tours.

Plan meetings in 12,000 sq ft of flexible conference space with 10 meeting rooms. A 24-hour business center and complimentary wired/wireless internet support events and remote work.

10 Thomas Restaurant serves American cuisine with pool-view alfresco seating. There's a bar/lounge and a pool bar for drinks, plus room service during limited hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered for a fee (weekday and weekend morning service varies).