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From the hundreds of lodging choices in every price range, we've picked out the family-welcoming hotels, then sorted through them to suggest a few particularly accommodating ones.

Washington DC has hundreds of lodging choices, from economical chains to 5-star blowouts frequented by presidents and kings from the world over. The list below represents our favorites for adults traveling with school-age or older children.  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, Howard Johnson, Holiday Inn, Econo Lodge, Comfort Inn and others have lesser priced accommodations in neighboring Maryland and Virginia.

Washington DC Budget, Family-Friendly Hotels

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 nearby George Washington University in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood is always hopping.

Hotel Tabard Inn
1739 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202/785-1277
Rates $ to $$
Nestled in three Victorian townhouses, just off Dupont Circle, Hotel Tabard Inn features 40 uniquely decorated rooms above one of DC's favorite American cuisine restaurants. Offering a charming and comfortable experience to families, all rates include continental breakfast and free passes to the Capitol YMCA located around the corner.  Note that not all guestrooms have a private bathroom in-suite and some rooms require guests to share a washroom with another room.

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 105-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 in summer.