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  Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, provides tourists with opportunities to observe national monuments, such as the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, as well as exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution and the Washington Zoo. The city also provides luxurious hotels that are near these attractions, as well as recreational facilities at President's Park and the Constitution Gardens. Sports fans can check out Washington Wizards basketball games at the MCI Center.
  
  

Hotel Monaco Washington, D.C.

• The Hotel Monaco is on the eastern edge of Washington's downtown area, and it is within walking distance to the MCI Arena, home of the Washington Wizards basketball team, and theatrical shows at the historical Ford Theater. Amenities at this hotel include a laundromat, exercise center, valet parking, business center with fax services and an on-site restaurant, Poste Brasserie, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest rooms at Hotel Monaco have satellite televisions with DVD players, complimentary bathrobes and free newspaper delivery. The hotel also provides a companion goldfish for your stay upon request.
  
  Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.
  
  700 F St. NW
  
  Washington, DC 20004
  
  800-649-1202
  
  monaco-dc.com
  
  

The Mayflower Renaissance Washington, D.C.

• The Mayflower Hotel on Connecticut Avenue is within walking distance to attractions such as Logan Circle Park, which offers jogging and cycling paths, and the exhibits at the National Geographic Society. This luxurious hotel is on the Historic Hotels of America list, and it provides amenities such as a business center with fax services, laundromat, access to high-speed Internet and an on-site restaurant, Cafe Promenade, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pets are allowed to stay for an extra fee. The hotel's guest rooms have king-sized beds, satellite television and marble-furnished bathrooms.
  
  The Mayflower Renaissance Washington D.C.
  
  1127 Connecticut Ave. NW
  
  Washington, DC 20036
  
  202-347-3000
  
  marriott.com
  
  

The Hay-Adams Hotel

• This small boutique hotel is in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., and it is less than five minutes walking distance to the walking paths at President's Park, as well as attractions such as the White House and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The amenities at this hotel include access to Wi-Fi Internet throughout the hotel, meeting rooms, fitness center and an on-site restaurant, The Lafayette Room, that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Each guest room has complimentary bathrobes, mini-bar and board games for children.
  
  The Hay-Adams Hotel
  
  800 16th St. NW
  
  Washington, DC 20006
  
  202-638-6600
  
  hayadams.com
  
  

State Plaza Hotel

• The boutique State Plaza Hotel is in the southwestern corner of the city's downtown district, and it is a short walk from the campus of George Washington University. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Constitution Gardens, which feature walking paths and the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Hotel amenities include facilities for meetings and banquets, exercise room, access to high-speed Internet throughout the hotel and an on-site restaurant, F Street Bistro, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 230 guest suites feature king-sized or queen-sized beds, living room area, work desk and in-room massage therapies upon request.
  
  State Plaza Hotel
  
  2117 E St. NW
  
  Washington, DC 20037
  
  202-861-8200
  
  stateplaza.com
  
  

Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C.

• Situated in eastern Washington, D.C., the Mandarin Oriental hotel on Maryland Avenue is only a 10-minute walk from the United States Capitol Building, which is open for the public to tour, and the recreational facilities at Anacostia Park, such as cycling paths and an 18-hole golf course. Some of the amenities at this hotel include a spa that offers massage therapies, body treatments and meditation rooms, indoor swimming pool, fitness center and an on-site restaurant, City Zen, that serves dinner on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Each guest room at Mandarin Oriental has satellite televisions, sitting areas and marble-furnished bathrooms.
  
  Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C.
  
  1330 Maryland Ave. SW
  
  Washington, DC 20024
  
  202-554-8588
  
  mandarinoriental.com