Washington Hilton

The Washington Hilton hotel in Washington DC is a contemporary urban retreat situated on several acres near Dupont Circle in the heart of the nation*s capital. Guests enjoy being in the center of DC*s most sought after neighborhoods including Adams Morgan Woodley Park and the U Street Corridor. The hotel is a mile from the Smithsonian National Zoo and just four blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line. Currently our hotel is undergoing a landmark restoration project - a top-to-bottom makeover where classic style will meet the contemporary attitude of this legendary property built in 1965. Phases involve isolated sections of the hotel and intermittent activity on the outdoor Terrace Level grounds. The pool will be closed for the 2009 season and re-open in 2010. Our fully restored full-service hotel in Washington DC offers something for everyone whether planning a family vacation attending a conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center or traveling on business. Highlights of the hotel include Panoramic views of DC skyline - most guest rooms feature beautiful city or neighborhood views many including the Capitol Building and Washington Monument. Guest Rooms and Suites - renovated top-to-bottom wall-to-wall all guest rooms feature a 32-inch flat panel HDTV laptop-size in-room safe and individual guest room on-demand heating and cooling. Restaurants - Bars - All-day dining is served at The District Line Restaurant Bar Enjoy the signature Hilton Breakfast Buffet and an array of local specialties soups burgers sandwiches crab cakes and selection of satisfying salads. Outdoor seasonal seating. The TDL BAR is the perfect gathering place for a hand crafted cocktail a quick bite or to catch up with friends. McClellan*s Sports Bar offers a comfortable atmosphere 15 flat-screen TVs and a variety of beers on tap. Heights Courtyard - Gardens - An outdoor oasis unlike anything else you will find in Washington DC. Beautiful landscapes cascading water features fire pits for evening gathering and breathtaking view of the Washington DC skyline. On-site covered self parking garage /fee/ and Valet Parking at Lobby entrance /fee/. When it comes to location no other hotel offers a more true Washington experience. By choosing us guests will be centrally located to everything Washington DC has to offer. Here are a just a few DC attractions near the hotel Adams Morgan - Reigns as the DC destination for world cuisine and live music hotspots. U Street Corridor - DC*s hottest growing neighborhood where jazz legend Duke Ellington played his first notes. Home to boutique shops spas cafes and Ben*s Chili Bowl famous for its chili half-smokes and drop-in customers Bill Cosby and the current U.S. President. Dupont Circle - Sets a leisure pace with gastro-pubs bistros and a vibrant farmers market. Georgetown - Historic district with an eclectic mix of high-end well-known shops and boutiques. Embassy Row - Charming residential neighborhood of the social and political elite with more than 50 diplomatic embassies represented on Massachusetts Avenue alone. National Zoo - The home of DC*s famous Giant Pandas just one mile from the Hilton Washington hotel. Rock Creek Park - Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy miles of jogging trails just steps from the hotel. Picnic hike horseback ride or check out the planetarium. Philips Collection - Museum of modern art from French impressionism to American modernism. We are accessible from three major DC area airports Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport /DCA/ Washington Dulles International Airport /IAD/ Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Washington Airport /BWI/. Those looking to plan an event meeting conference or convention in DC need look no further. The hotel has been the site of prestigious gatherings hosted by U.S. presidents world leaders and other prominent figures since opening in 1965.