You'll know instantly that you're in the capital of the United States when you arrive at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - the White House to you and me! Other historic monuments include the US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
But Brit travellers will love the place as much for the fantastic shopping opportunities as for the sights. You must pay a visit to Georgetown - not only does it have an eclectic range of one-off shops, but there's also the stylish 'Shops at Georgetown Park' mall with over 70 shops including Abercrombie & Fitch and Victoria's Secret.
Evenings kick off in trendy areas like Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, which offer street-side cafés, cocktail lounges and cosmopolitan nightclubs.
If it's culture and history you're after, the Smithsonian Institution has 17 museums - all with FREE entry.
Set in 11 beautiful acres of parkland, but bang in the centre of DC, this plush hotel gives you the best of both worlds. An elegant, cosmopolitan restaurant and chic cocktail bar make evenings at the hotel a delight, while days off from sightseeing can be spent lazing around the outdoor pool!
The newly improved Doubletree has recently undergone a $15 million renovation. The Windows Over Washington Restaurant and Skydome lounge are aptly named. Your first sightseeing stop will be the Pentagon, just a 5-min walk away. From there, you can take the metro over (or rather under) the river.
An oasis of tranquillity in the city centre, this hotel is so fantastic, we've decided to upgrade it to Platinum status! Comfort and luxury are the order of the day with spacious, well-equipped guest rooms and grand public rooms, built around an attractive inner courtyard and gardens.
One of American’s great value-for-money budget chains, you can expect this particular Hampton Inn to be more luxurious than normal with spacious guest rooms very comfortably furnished indeed. There’s also a heated indoor swimming pool if you fancy a splash around and a fitness centre. For dining during the evening, there’s a huge choice of restaurants in the immediate vicinity serving...
This traditional hotel enjoys a fantastic location on Connecticut Avenue, just a short walk from the Metro at central Dupont Circle. It's only 6 blocks from the beautiful 2,000-acre Rock Creek Park. The hotel has a lively sports bar and a traditional restaurant serving a range of continental and American-style meals, and there are plenty of dining choices at nearby Dupont Circle.