•Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol Street NW Washington, DC (202) 638-6900. The Georgian Revival-style hotel, built in 1922, is the center of Irish hospitality in Washington and is popular with politicians, diplomats, business travelers and tourists. The guest rooms feature period decor and combine old world charm with modern amenities. The popular Dubliner Restaurant and Pub is a local institution. The hotel is located near the Capitol and Union Station. Meeting and special event space is available to accommodate up to 200.More »•The Mayflower
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC (202) 347-3000. The Mayflower Hotel opened in 1925 and has hosted every U.S. Presidential inaugural ball since Calvin Coolidge. FDR used the Mayflower as a retreat to work on his 1933 inaugural address, Harry Truman resided here for the first 90 days of his presidential term and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover ate lunch at the Mayflower nearly every day he was in town. The historic hotel has 583 rooms, 74 suites, 26 meeting rooms, 38,820 sq ft of total meeting space and two restaurants. The Mayflower is now a Renaissance Hotel operated by Marriott.More »•Hotel George
15 E St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 347-4200. The eight-story structure, constructed in 1928 and formerly the Bellevue Hotel, reopened as the Hotel George in 1998 after a complete renovation that created a contemporary public space and 139 custom-designed guest rooms and suites. Located on Capitol Hill, the historic property is close to the U.S. Capitol, Senate and House office buildings, U.S. Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Folger Shakespeare Library. It is a block from Union Station and a short stroll to The National Mall. The award-winning restaurant, Bistro Bis, offers a twist on modern French fare. The event space can accommodate small to medium sized groups.More »•Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street NW Washington, DC (202) 234-0700. The historic hotel sits on eleven acres adjoining Rock Creek Park and offers wonderful views of the park and the nearby National Cathedral. Since 1930, the hotel has hosted inaugural balls for every president from FDR to Bill Clinton. There are 836 guest rooms and suites, a resort-style pool and gardens, an elegant restaurant and four ballrooms.More »
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