Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
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Stay near popular Northwest attractions
Things to do
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Northwest
Washington Plaza Hotel
"The only complaint I have is that there was an extra $100 fee that I wasn’t aware of when I came to check in. Other than that the place was nice, clean and staff was helpful."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
State Plaza Hotel
"Front desk staff very friendly and helpful! Cleaning woman very sweet"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
"We love the Omni and stay there when we are in DC. It is very homey, but in that vein the rooms are showing their age and the grand dame needs an upgrade. Love the staff and the ambiance."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Park Hyatt Washington
"Room was not clean and had a strong chemical odor to it upon arrival. Carpets in hallways were filthy with stains everywhere. Broken glass shards were scattered in front of our door (must not have been cleaned)."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Moxy Washington DC Downtown
"Nice hotel, great friendly staff. Modern room. Great food at rooftop. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"The staff was excellent. Very nice place to stay. They had a water break and the plumbing was a little off but otherwise everything was great"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Northwest
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
