Shaw Travel Guide
Washington





Popular places to visit

White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

National Mall
Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Union Station Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Union Station Shopping Center, a popular shopping spot in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Things to do

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shaw

Washington Plaza Hotel
The property is clean but OLD and needs a facelift! The location was the main reason and lobby was nice but as you get to the elevator u feel it’s old hotel and once u get to the room u feel like you have been exported back in time as the carpet is old, furniture is old. Doors and windows are NOT ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
I booked two rooms for my stay (large group) and upon check in asked if we could be placed near each other. The woman checking us in wasn’t really friendly or seemed like she wanted to help. She put the two rooms on the same floor but on completely opposite sides of the floor.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Nice hotel reasonably priced
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Arlo Washington DC
Had a great stay, hotel was very safe and clean. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Room was great and very clean. Spacious bathroom. Beautiful lobby. Great location.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
We were upgraded to a room looking at the city, which was nice. We had a good breakfast. Room seemed larger than average to us.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shaw

Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.

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 Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like United States Navy Memorial and jump on the metro at Archives 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.

Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
