4 Great Washington DC Hotels Near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Anita Mann
Some conventions are for fun. Others are for business. All are exhausting. After a long day walking the floor, the last thing you want to do is travel far to your hotel room. We found 5 hotels near Washington DC all within 5 miles of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Washington DC hotels don’t come any more convenient, or reasonably priced, than the ones that made our list.
Comfort Inn Downtown – This is one of the Washington DC Hotels that you can walk from to the convention center. Business travelers appreciate the free high-speed internet access, weekday newspaper and deluxe continental breakfast. The business center offers access to fax and secretarial services, as well. Valet cleaning services are available for those in for a long haul at the convention center. We found a weekday rate of 9 a night. 1201 13th St.; (202) 682-5300.
Quality Inn – With its free, close-to-the-room parking, this hotel is two miles from the Convention Center and works well for conventioneers who load and unload each day. Free continental breakfast and wireless high-speed internet access are also a selling point. For conventioneers traveling with families, the seasonal outdoor pool will keep them entertained. Rooms also include a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. At a night in March, this is one of the most affordable of the hotels near Washington DC that we found. 501 New York Ave; (202) 543-7400.
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Union Station – The selling point of this hotel has to be the in-room Whirlpool bathtubs. Relaxing in one would be the perfect way to unwind after a long day at the convention center. Deluxe continental breakfast, wireless high-speed internet access, weekday newspaper and parking are among the free amenities. Rooms feature a microwave, flat-screen TV with free HBO, and coffee maker. We found a rate of 9 a night in March, making it one of the more affordable Washington DC hotels we found. 1600 New York Ave.; (202) 832-3200.
Arlington Hotels in Virginia are another option for conventioneers.
Clarion Collection Hotel Arlington Court Suites – Located less than three miles from the convention center, this hotel sits two blocks from a Metrorail stop, making it convenient for conventioneers without cars. This hotel also works well for families, thanks to the full kitchens with refrigerator, microwave and stove, and its pet-friendly status. If you’ve already visited Washington, DC, consider staying in one of the many Arlington hotels. Virginia doesn’t seem too far away now, does it? Complimentary amenities include breakfast buffet, wired and wireless high-speed internet access, and a free shuttle service to within one-mile of the hotel. We found a weekday rate of 9 a night in March. 1200 N. Courthouse Road., Arlington, VA; (703) 524-4000.
Anita Mann has been writing about the hotel industry for more than 10 years. She excels at finding great deals on Hotels near Washington DC. She travels often to the city for conventions and to research stories, so she always has a list of hotel suggestions ready to offer. When planning a trip to Washington DC, she suggests searching for Washington DC hotels and Arlington Hotels Virginia online.
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