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
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Top hotels in Shaw
Washington Plaza Hotel
Clean but old
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Nice hotel, great lobby area and restaurant. Good size bedroom ,good amenities , friendly staff and good housekeeping . Overall, it’s a great location convenient to the metro, coffee shops and restaurant and walking distance to all of the attractions downtown more or less 2o-25 min
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
I had a very disappointing stay. When I was taken to my room, the AC wasn’t working. I gave the staff a chance, and they moved me twice, but none of the rooms had functioning AC. They said an engineer would come in the morning, but I was checking out the next day. It was very hot in DC during my ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Hotel was clean tastefully decorated. Hotel rooftop bar had lot of options of drinks and drinks were delicious but was quite expensive, $22 a drink. Hotel gym was clean and wide variety of options for equipment. The offered cool eucalyptus towels for after workout which was a nice treat. The rooftop ...
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.
