Don’t let the bureaucrat pencil-pusher stereotypes fool you: there is a glamorous side to D.C., and the hotel scene of the Nation’s Capital is maybe the best place to find it. Step back in time at opulent outposts like the 200-year-old Willard InterContinental or other storied properties like the Hay-Adams, Jefferson, and the infamous Watergate. On the flip side, you can opt for modern glass-and-steel towers with skyline Capitol or Potomac River views—and maybe even a fantastic swimming pool. There are also plenty of design-forward boutique hotels in of D.C.’s residential neighborhoods where you’ll feel like a local. Whatever abode you choose, these are the best hotels in Washington, D.C. for your next trip.
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