This hotel is within walking distance of the underground as well as shopping and entertainment venues. The Smithsonian, the National Mall, the Kennedy Center, the White House, the Washington Monuments, the US Capitol, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial are all only a short stroll away. The hotel is furthermore only a few blocks from one of the finest historic residential areas in the city. The beach in Ocean City may be reached by guests within two hours by car. Restaurants and bars are to be found in the hotel's immediate surrounds, while a selection of nightclubs lies approximately 10 minutes away by car. This 10-storey city hotel underwent renovation work in 2005 and comprises a total of 105 suites of which five are disability-friendly. Guests will experience superb accommodation and service in a warm and friendly environment at this air-conditioned and family-friendly establishment, which offers a reception desk manned around the clock, a hotel safe, and lift access. Further facilities include a small supermarket, a selection of shops, a hairdressing salon, a breakfast room, and a public Internet connection (charges apply). There is a luggage hold service, coin-operated laundry machines, a parking valet service, and multilingual staff available here. For business travellers, the hotel offers everything required to stay mobile and connected, such as an express mail service, a fax machine, conference rooms, a photocopying service, and printers. Guests may also make use of the in-house laundry and room services (fees apply), as well as a car park and a garage for those arriving by car (charges apply).