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Washington, D.C., or the District of Columbia, is the capital of the United States of America. It is a planned city, designed specifically to house the federal government, and is not part of any state. Its history, beautiful architecture, and excellent cultural centers attract millions each year. |
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| 5 STAR HOTELS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. |
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4 Star Hotels - Set in the heart of the US capital between Maine and Maryland Avenues, Mandarin Oriental Washington DC has redefined luxury in the city. Just streets away from the nation's most revered monuments and the Smithsonian Institution, the hotel is also within easy reach of Capitol Hill and the seat of power ... |
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4 Star Hotels - At The Churchill Hotel, a short walk from Washington, DC's Dupont Circle, fashionable Embassy Row, and Metrorail station, you'll find uncompromising comfort, elegance, and convenience in one of Washington DC's most vibrant areas of our nation's capital. A member of Historic Hotels of America ... |
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4 Star Hotels - The Comfort Inn Tysons Corner is ideally located off Interstate 66 and the Dulles Toll Road, just minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport. The hotel is close to popular attractions as well, such as the National Zoo and Smithsonian Biopark, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Jurys Washington Hotel,the Jurys Doyle Hotel Group''s 4-star north American flagship,is located in downtown Washington D.C. on the historical Dupont Circle. Offering an excellent base for both the business and leisure traveler,the hotel is within walking distance of business and cultural attractions ... |
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4 Star Hotels - In the heart of one of the DC's most notable neighborhoods is its newest luxury, upscale hotel, The Melrose Hotel Washington DC. The hotel is just a block away from Georgetown and the Foggy Bottom Metro station. Conveniently located between the White House and Georgetown on Pennsylvania Avenue ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Omni Shoreham is a luxury hotel, nestled on 11 acres in picturesque Rock Creek Park, in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. It has 770 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, many with spectacular views of the park ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Centrally located in the heart of Washington DC, St Gregory Hotel & Suites is only minutes away from the Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts, Georgetown and the Smithsonian Museums. White House, K Street and Connecticut Avenue, NW Business Corridor and Embassy Row are close ... |
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4 Star Hotels - Luxury hotel offering 264 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites with great views of city featuring marble bath with color TV. Full service restaurant and bar for dining and relaxation. Conveniently located near train station, sightseeing and shopping in the Nation's Capitol. Over 16,000 sq ft of flexible function space ... |
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3.5 Star Hotels - The One Washington Circle Hotel is located in the heart of the nation's capitol. The property is just a few blocks away from the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center and a block from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station. This newly designed all suite property consists of 151 rooms that are comfortable ... |
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3 Star Hotels - This hotel is located on Fashionable Embassy Row in one of Washington DC most dynamic neighborhoods, Dupont Circle. The hotel occupies entire Island Block allowing each room to have exterior views of the avenues that make DC so elegant. All rooms are oversized and most with sitting areas ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Best Western Fairfax is located next to 1-66 and Route 50, placing you near the downtown, Dulles International Airport and Metropolitan Washington DC. The property is about 8 miles from the new Air and Space museum in Chantilly, Virginia. Guests can enjoy shopping at the Fair Oaks Mall ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Best Western Hotel is located in the Rosslyn Business district of Arlington, Virginia, just across Key Bridge from historic Georgetown. The property is at a walking distance to major businesses and restaurants and is a few miles from all the major attractions in and around Washington, DC ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Nestled in the heart of the nation's capitol, Best Western New Hampshire Suites Hotel is minutes away from Georgetown, Connecticut Avenue, K Street, The White House and from the city's most famous historical monuments. An all-suite hotel of uncompromising quality and elegance ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Best Western Pentagon Hotel Reagan Airport is located 15 minutes from downtown Washington D.C., attractions, museums and the Arlington Cemetery. The hotel boasts 205 spacious bedrooms that are comfortable and equipped with an array of modern amenities. The onsite restaurant ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Whether you are travelling on business or with your family on vacation, the Best Western Washington Gateway Hotel is the perfect choice. The superb location puts you just minutes from downtown Washington DC and its many attractions, while offering a comfortable suburban setting. Beautifully decorated guest rooms ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Ideally situated just minutes from the heart of Washington's business and tourist attractions and just 2 miles from National Airport, the Channel Inn offers luxurious comfort and convenience at truly affordable prices ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Conveniently located off Interstate 395, the Comfort Inn is less than 2 miles from the Pentagon City Mall and the Pentagon. The property is just 10 minutes away from exciting Washington, D.C. attractions, including Chinatown, Iwo Jima Memorial and the National Mall. Close to museums, shops ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Centre is conveniently located at the corner of 13th and M Street. The property is situated within walking distance from Washington Convention Centre, MCI Centre and McPherson Square Metro Station. The Inn has easy access to popular attractionsll ... |
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3 Star Hotels - The hotel has Days Inn's highest quality rating and was selected the 2002 chain-wide Hotel of the Year. Full service, upscale accommodations in the heart of the Dulles Corridor business community, close to Tyson's Corner and accessible to Washington DC. Services include heated indoor swimming pool ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Located at easy access to the metro, Days Inn Arlington is 3.5 miles to Washington D.C, 2.5 miles to Arlington Cemetery and 4 Miles to the convention centre. The hotel offers comfortable guest rooms that are equipped with all the necessary amenities. In addition, specially adapted rooms are also provided ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Georgetown Suites offers two locations just a half block away from each other. It is located near just about everything in Washington and is 26 miles from the international airport. The National Zoo, Smithsonian, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, National World War II Memorial ... |
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3 Star Hotels - The George Washington University Inn is a luxurious boutique-style hotel located in the historic Foggy Bottom and just a block away from the Foggy Bottom metro. The Inn has comfortable and well-furnished rooms that are equipped with modern amenities. Specially adapted rooms are also available ... |
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3 Star Hotels - Conveniently located in the heart of Washington's metro centre, this elegant Tudor-style hotel offers visitors a European getaway experience. One Hundred eighteen exterior gargoyles and authentic lead windows give way to an inviting interior surpassed only by the attentive staff ... |
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3 Star Hotels - This Charming Boutique-style hotel offers a gracious old-world retreat for visitors and a level of personalized service that is second to none. Located in D.C''s prestigious Embassy District, it is within striking distance of the capitals cultural and entertainment attractions. A quaint 75-bedroom boutique hotel ... |
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3 Star Hotels - The Hotel Lombardy underwent a significant transformation to reflect the spirit of the original 1929 structure ... |
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3 Star Hotels - The Hotel Monticello of Georgetown provides delightfully intimate accommodations with wide-ranging features that are refined, convenient, and comfortable. The hotel has been completely renovated to provide all the amenities that you expect, and many more that may pleasantly surprise you ... |
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3 Star Hotels - A Victorian mansion located in the heart of Washington, DC, Morrison-Clark is the only inn in the nation's capital to be listed on the Register of Historic Places. Built in 1864 as two separate town homes, this elegant boutique hotel offers modern comforts amidst historic charm ... |
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UNDERSTAND WASHINGTON, D.C.:Washington, D.C. was established in 1791 by an act of the infant United States Congress. To avoid a dispute between the various states and regions about which city should be the capital of the new nation, Congress established a brand new city, outside any existing state. The District of Columbia was carved out of Virginia and Maryland, and the new city was built. Designed by architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant according to Enlightenment-era rationalist philosophy, Washington (named after the country's first president) was envisioned as a kind of Socratic wildlife refuge for America's new philosopher-kings. Fast-forward two hundred years, and you'll see that the Founding Fathers' vision has at least partially been fulfilled. Washington, D.C. is a city of transients from across the nation who come to serve in one of the many Federal government departments here -- or even as legislators, executives, and judges themselves. It is a very young city, with a huge percentage of the population under 30. Very few residents have lived here all their lives. Most recent census figures report that about 50% of the population has changed its domicile in the past 5 years. Washington has also attracted one of the largest African-American populations in the U.S. This has caused occasional tensions in the nation's capital, as the theoretical ideals of a temporary governing population conflict with the needs of a real-world city's permanent residents. Due to its uniquely federal nature, Washington, D.C. gets bombarded with advertisements not found in other cities, such as ads for military hardware, as the large defense contractors vie for brainshare among Pentagon employees. D.C. has a strained relationship with the Congress which calls it home. As D.C. doesn't belong to a state, it is required to provide all the services that would normally be provided by the state. And as it ultimately answers to Congress, it is often the brunt of congressional jokes. (Ask any resident about National Airport, and you'll understand.) To top it off, DC has no voting representation in Congress to contest the requirements placed on the city. Hence, the slogan found on many D.C. license plates, "Taxation Without Representation." |
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THINGS TO DO ON THE NATIONAL MALL OF WASHINGTON: • National Cherry Blossom Festival (usually late March/early April). When the blossoms are out (and they don't stay out for long -- a good rain will wash them away), Washington is at its very prettiest. The best place to enjoy the blossoms is around the Tidal Basin. You will pay top dollar to visit during cherry blossom season. • A Capitol Fourth (July 4th) A day of parades and other events, capped off by fireworks over the Potomac River and a large orchestral concert on Capitol Hill. • Smithsonian Folklife Festival (late June and ending around July 4th) This annual festival normally has three topics: a country, a region of the USA and another subject, which varies from year to year. Previous festivals have featured the country of Oman, the ancient Silk Road and music in Latino culture. • Political Protests (year-round) • Screen on the Green (Mondays, July and August) Classic films, often with a political angle, are shown for free on the Mall. Watching 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' with the capital dome in the background is classic D.C. |
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WORK IN WASHINGTON D.C.: Certain career fields find a natural home in D.C. While everyone knows this is where politicians go, you can also find a fair share of diplomats, lawyers, lobbyists, journalists, NGO directors, defense contractors and civil servants. Many ambitous young people come to Washington for an internship, and the student-aged population peaks in the summer. With so many high powered career types out to change the world, the need for child care is obvious. Nannies provide child care to many of Washington's elite; the city has the highest proportion of in-home child care in the country. US citizen nannies are especially sought out as government types carefully follow employment law to avoid problems with security clearances or negative publicity. Wages for legal US residents with experience can top $800 per week, room and board included. Several nanny placement agencies exist in Washington, they provide help for exasperated parents and a lucrative career for women young and old who love children. |
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