From the high terrace atop Hotel Washington, you can get an unparalleled view of our nation’s capital, including the White House grounds, the Washington Monument and Capitol Hill. This Pennsylvania Avenue classic is fully outfitted in Victorian splendor, from the enormous hanging chandeliers in the ornate lobby to the plaster detailing on walls and ceilings. Guest rooms feature a sophisticated color palette of rose, cream, grey and blue. Splurge on a deluxe room for an enormous living room with a picture-perfect view of the Washington Monument. The same family has owned and managed the hotel since the 1940s and as a result, employees tend to stay for quite awhile. Feel free to make friends with the staff; chances are they’ll be here on your next visit, too. After you explore the capital, sit down at the Two Continents Sky Room for elite dining in the evening. Hotel Washington is perhaps best known for its film history. Movies shot here include The District, Godfather II, Navy Seals, No Way Out, Contact, and many episodes of the iconic TV drama The West Wing.