Doubletree Guest Suites
801 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
800/445-8667; 202/785-2000
Rates: $ to $$$
Pleasant, comfortable accommodations with full kitchens in this 101-unit 1 and 2 bedroom all-suite property in the West End, very close to the Foggy Bottom Metro station.  The roof-top pool is a real plus.

Fairmont Washington
2401 M Street, NW
Washington, DC  20037
800/257-7544; 202/429-2400
Rates: $$$ to $$$$
Located in the West End, near Georgetown and the Kennedy Center, the Fairmont Washington is a 5-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom Metro station. This 415-room hotel offers spacious accommodations and excellent service.  Check out the interior courtyard -- a peaceful urban getaway.

Park Hyatt Washington
24 & M Streets, NW
Washington, DC  20037
202/789-1234
Rates: $$$ to $$$$$
Recently-renovated l uxurious accommodations, business facilities and personalized service: Treat yourself.  A state-of-the-art fitness center includes a sky-lit indoor pool and whirlpool.  Spa services are available. The 215 rooms (including 19 suites) offer flat screen TVs and plenty of space for families,  just minutes from Georgetown. A real splurge!

One Washington Circle
One Washington Circle, NW
Washington, DC  20037
800/424-9671; 202/872-1680
Rates $ to $$$
Located in the West End, near Georgetown, the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Memorial,  this comfortable, recently-renovated  hotel offers an outdoor pool, fitness facilities and 151 suites with gourmet kitchens and balconies, and complimentary internet access.

Capital Hilton  
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC  20036
202/393-1000
Rates: $ to $$$
A few blocks from the National Theatre, this modern business hotel offers a summer "Vacation Station" with special packages for young visitors that include age-appropriate toys upon arrival and use of games that are on hand. Kids menus and babysitting are also available.  Other amenities include a health club and spa treatments.

Hotel Tabard Inn 
1739 N Street, NW
Washington, DC  20036
202/785-1277 
Rates $ to $$
Nestled in three Victorian townhouses, just off Dupont Circle, 40 uniquely decorated rooms above one of DC's favorite American cuisine restaurants offers a charming, comfortable experience.  All rates include continental breakfast and free passes to the Capitol YMCA located around the corner.

Hotel Monticello
1075 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Washington, DC  20007
800/388-2410; 202/337-0900
Rates $$
This recently-renovated European-style hotel in Georgetown is 10 minutes from National Airport and near the lively Washington Harbour complex, with its riverside outdoor cafes and bustling marina.  The all-suite accommodations include coffee makers, fridges, microwaves and complimentary internet access.

The Lombardy Hotel
2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20006
202/828-2600; 800/424-5486
Rates: $
The Lombardy's full-kitchen suites are well-priced with a convenient location 4 blocks from the White House. The near-by George Washington University neighborhood is always hopping.

JW Marriott 
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC  20004
800/393-2503; 202/393-2000
Rates $$ to $$$$
Just a minute's walk from the White House, this huge, bustling center of international diplomacy features two restaurants, an indoor pool, exercise and game room, and staff babysitting.  According to families who have stayed at this large, deluxe property and enjoyed its excellent service, the steep weekend rate is worth it. Invest a little more for a room with a great city view.

Morrison-Clark Inn
1015 L Street, NW
Washington, DC  20001
800/332-7898; 202/898-1200
Rates: $$
Located near Chinatown and the DC Convention Center, this beautiful old hotel is on the National Historic Register. All of the rooms have minibars and many have pull-out sofas to accommodate families. Larger parlor suites have a separate bedroom and living area.  Rollaways are available, as are in-room spa services.

Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner 
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA  22102
800/241-3333; 703/506-4300
Rates $$ to $$$
Despite its inconvenient location outside the city, families traveling with toddlers will be interested in this posh hotel's "POLO (Protect Our Little Ones) Program" which provides room baby-proofing free of charge. Babysitting is also available here, and small pets are welcome.  There is a Day Spa on premises.

Bed & Breakfast Accommodations, Ltd.
877/893-3233; 413/582-9888
This B&B booking agency represents dozens of properties including furnished apartments. The agency will interview you regarding your budget and desired location. 

For more choices, contact your travel agent or the Washington, DC Convention and Visitors Bureau (202/789-7000; 901 7th Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC  20001).  They can provide information about transportation, special events, current special/hotel promotions and other lodging ideas.  Remember that many chains, including Radisson (a great hotel in Alexandria), Howard Johnson, Holiday Inn, Econo Lodge, Comfort Inn and others have lesser priced accommodations in neighboring Maryland and Virginia.


Here is a list of Washington, DC hotels based on user reviews from across the web at www.uptake.com.