Information for: Washington
The US capital is a melting pot of international influence and homegrown practicality. Four neighborhoods Downtown, Adams-Morgan, Dupont Circle and Georgetown – are where most of the excitement is and there’s a brilliant array of bars/lounges. hotels and restaurants. There’s lots and lots of fun to be had in DC – just try and get someone else to pay for it!
Hotels located in: Washington
Ritz-Carlton Washington DC
TheRitz-Carlton Washington DC has all of the top-end class you wouldexpect from this upmarket chain. Modern luxury combined with Old World pampering means fantastic guest rooms gorgeous in-house dining (and drinking) and fully-comprehensive leisure facilities in The Sports Club/LA. And all this is in an excellent downtown/west end location where you’reright in amongst everything. Expect [...]
2200 M St NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-835-0500
Hotel Palomar
Hotel Palomaris a cool and hip Kimpton Hotels offering providing a perfect balance between luxury and a genuine boutique feel. A head-turning andtrendy alternative to the big chains it’s also in a great Dupont Circle location – ideal formost other things that you’re going to be doing. But don’t rush out too quickly – the [...]
2121 P St NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-448-1800
Mandarin Oriental
Washington’sMandarin Oriental is a new-ish addition to the DC Hotel scene. Mixing-up classic Federalist architecture with Asian influences the look is great and the locationideal for leisure (although probably just ok for business). And the hotel is as classy and well-equipped as you would expect the highlight being the 10500 square foot spa – eight [...]
1330 Maryland Ave SWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-554-8588
Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.
A dash of style behind the deadly serious marble exterior at the Hotel Monaco Washington DC. A Kimpton Hotel that gets the style and substance balance just right it’s in a good downtown location – pretty much everything else you’ll want is within walking distance. The amenities are a little light but the adjacent Poste [...]
700 F St NWWasington
Tel No: +1 202-628-7177
Hotel George
The Hotel George opens up with a flashy exterior that soongives way to a genuinely cool hotel. As a result it’s an absolutely perfect antidote tosome of thestuffiness of the huge chains. In a good location and boasting one of the city’s best restaurants this is an all-round excellent DC choice. And as a Kimpton [...]
15 E Street NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-347-4200
The Hay-Adams Hotel
The Hay-Adams Hotel is a gracious downtown hotel with the ambiance of a distinguished private home. Located in Lafayette Square it’s also about as close as you can get to the White House without actually being invited there! ‘Smart’ and ‘classy’ fit perfectly when describing this hotel and it’s very recently been named ‘The Most [...]
Lafayette Square16th & H Streets N.W.
WashingtonTel No: +1 202-638-6600
Kempinski Hotel
The Kempinski Hotel is simplythe most elegant in Munich. Arguably Germany’s most famous and distinctive hotel and among the finest in the world. A centrally located luxurious 5-star hotel where you will experience creativecuisine combined with outstanding service.
Maximilianstrasse 17Munich
Tel No: +49 89 21 250
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Washington
Velvet Lounge
As swanky and plush asthe name suggests Velvet is located in the now popular reclaimed Docklands area. Attracting an attractive and wealthy clientele. This is the ultimate place to be seen.
Luikstraat 6Tel No: +32 3 237 3978
Bar Rouge
Bar Rouge is part of the boutique hotel of the same name and is small smart cool and comfortable. Whereas so many of DC’s bars and elegant and classy this place is modern colourful and pretty sexy. Expect a very trendy crowd in here a great range of drinks and as usual high prices!
1315 16th St NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-232-8000
Old Ebbitt Grill
Old Ebbitt Grill is a landmark bar and restaurant that hasserved DC’s power class since 1856. Featuring four separate bar areas in total it’s a really good place forspotting some political types (but it’s not over-run with them). Dining here is expensive but very high-end and the location is absolutely terrific right next to the [...]
675 15th St NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-347-4800
Love
This Northeast nightspot offers four levels of state-of-the-art diversions. Loveinncludes dance floors private lounges a VIP area a pool room. In fact suffice to say that it’s all here! As with so many of the best places in DC it’s a hangout for local celebs and the beautiful people and you’ll have to wait to [...]
1350 Okie St NEWashington
Tel No: +1 202-636-9030
Chi-Cha Lounge
Chi-Cha Lounge is essentially a laid-back bar that feels more like a club. But with the Latino theme throughout you’ll find that Latin jazz pumps out four nights a week here. If you’re staying for some spicy food you’ll be impressed with their range of dishes. And the ambience here also scores high – this [...]
1624 U St NW # 100Washington
Tel No: +1 202-234-8400
Helix Lounge
Helix Lounge is part of the luxury boutique Hotel Helix in an almost-perfect downtown location. Louche and loungey hot and hip Helix is popular with a thirty-something crowd that like the trendy layout tasty cocktails good foodand the inevitable people-watching. Another expensive option but a really nice place to stop-in for a couple of sweet [...]
1430 Rhode Island Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-462-9001
18th Street Lounge
18th Street Lounge is an ultra-classy lounge-club that’s so chic it doesn’t even advertise or put a sign above the door! Located in the coveted Dupont Circle district you’ll see that the celebs and politicos are the regulars here plus a sprinkling of the beautiful people. It’s not easy to get inhere – this really [...]
1212 18th St NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-466-2096
Restaurants Located in: Washington
Tenpenh
Tenpenh is an Impressive contemporaryAsian restaurant located downtown (complete with good address!). The smart layout and decorcertainly match the good food and you’ll quickly see why this is a popular alternative to some of the more restrained dining options that are available. Tenpenh is not the cheapest but it’s far from expensivefor this town!
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-393-4500
Palena
The brainchild of two former White House chefs Palena is an upscale restaurant serving American fare with Italian& French leanings. It’s also a little expensive butyou canexpect something special if you’re coming here. Locally sourced seasonal sustainably-farmed ingredients make chef Frank Ruta’s creations soar. The residential Cleveland Park location will take you a little off [...]
3529 Connecticut Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-537-9250
Charlie Palmer Steak
Now this is how all steakhouses should be! Charlie Palmer Steak is an upscale restaurant serving some of the best steaks in town. In a smart Capitol Hill location with excellent views to take everything in it also offers rooftop dining and an outstanding three-thousand-five-hundred-plus wine list. And a very pleasant surprise is that it’s [...]
101 Constitution Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-547-8100
DC Coast
DC Coast is a popular downtown seafood restaurant that’s popular with both locals and visitors to DC. It’s also in a good location overlooking the busy 14th Street – which makes it ideal for great people-watching! Happily they don’t just serve seafood here (the menu is very eclectic)and there’s a contemporary feel to everything about [...]
1401 K St NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-216-5988
Georgia Brown’s
Georgia Brown’s is an upscale restaurant that attracts its fair share of politicos. But don’t let that put you of in any way! The most important thing here is that they serveaward-winning Southern cuisine and have the charm and the ambience to match the menu. It’s also in a good downtown location especialy if you’re [...]
950 15th St NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-393-4499
Bombay Club
Ok Indian food doesn’t tend to be a girl’s best friend very often. However if you have even a slight leaning towards this type of cuisine Bombay Club is well worth a visit. One of the top places inDC forauthentic Indian cuisine the refined indian/British-style layout makes for a lovely setting and thanks to itslocation [...]
815 Connecticut Ave NW # 2Washington
Tel No: +1 202-659-3727
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Washington
Lake Washington Cruise
These Lake Washington tours last only about an hour and a half but are a fantastic way to get a feel for the area&rsquos history. Leaving from Marina Park in Kirkland you&rsquoll enjoy beautiful scenery views of Mt. Rainier a sneak peak at the homes of Seattle&rsquos rich-and-famous and much much more. Get away from [...]
1 Kirkland AveKirkland City Docks
KirklandTel No: +1 206 623 1445
Shops At Georgetown Park
This is where you’ll see Washington&rsquos beautiful people shopping for beautiful things. Shops at Georgetown Park is a smart & classy affair and the upmarket retailers include J Crew Ann Taylor Sharper Image Polo/Ralph Lauren and Waldenbooks (over 100 in total).There&rsquos even a small museum that covers some of the local history here and no [...]
3222 M St NW # 140Washington
Tel No: +1 202 298 5577
Capitol Coin & Stamp
A little different from the shopping norm but this is a Washington &lsquomust-do&rsquo. Yes there are coins (and stamps) but this place is all about political memorabilia. Whether you&rsquore a history buff or just an intrigued visitor we challenge you to leave this place without buying at least a bumper sticker or an election pin! [...]
1001 Connecticut Ave NW # 745Washington
Tel No: +1 202 296 0400
Betsy Fisher
This unique (and expensive) DC boutique has been wowing its patrons for decades. Funky elegant practical &ndash the choice is amazing and fun too (don&rsquot expect snobbish shop assistants here). Betsy Fisher sells one-of-a-kind items as well as name-brand labels such as Nicole Miller Hugo Boss and Donna Degnan.If you&rsquore buying you can be assured [...]
1224 Connecticut Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202 785 1975
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
Ok you&rsquoll have to travel a little to get here but this is an elegant and classy shoppers&rsquo paradise. Spread over five storeys there are over 170 stores including L&rsquoOccitane Ann Taylor Macy&rsquos and Nordstrom. This is quality AND quantity shopping in an open and bright environment &ndash take some time out to come here.
1100 S Hayes StArlington
Tel No: +1 703-415-2400
Andre Chreky – The Salon Spa
Seen by many as the best salon spa in DC this is the perfect working girls&rsquo getaway. For over a decade Andre has been providing a rich array of salon and spa services accomplished stylists & technicians and imaginative &ndash almost lavish – surroundings. Define &lsquopampered&rsquo then come here to feel it in action.
1604 K Street NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202 293 9393
Entertainment located in: Washington
Lincoln Memorial
This global iconic image really is a must-do when you come to Washington.As an enduring symbol of Freedom the Lincoln memorial brings tourists in their masses up the long marble staircase to the 19-ft high statue of the 16th President of The United States. Coming here also rewards you with fantastic views of the city [...]
Lincoln Memorial Cir SW and 23rd St NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202 426 6841
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is the most prominent structure in Washington and one of the city’s earliest attractions (construction was finally finished in 1884 after starting in 1848). The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk stands over 555 ft tall and offers views in excess of thirty miles (Don&rsquot worry there&rsquos an elevator to take [...]
15th St & Constitution AveWashington
Tel No: +1 202 426 6841
The National Theatre of Washington DC
With its grand Federal-style architecture this theater occupies a prominent place along one of the most imposing sections of Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House. Founded in 1835 The National Theatre of Washington DC presents Broadway shows musicals top-notch professional touring attractions and seating for 1700. This is a lovely theatre to take in all [...]
1321 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202 628 6161
National Gallery of Art
One of the World&rsquos most highly-rated museums Washington&rsquos National Gallery of Art is filled with some of the greatest art on the North American continent. Works by many of the greats are here and in total there are over 3000 paintings 2000 pieces of scripture and 100000 prints drawings & papers. After touring the grounds [...]
4th St and Constitution Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202 737 4215
Ace All Male Entertainment
Fancying some naughty but harmless fun in DC? Ace Male Strippers is the only agency in the DC metro area that specializes in all-male entertainment. They have the hottest male strippers who are all professional models. So whether it&rsquos when you&rsquore out on the town or even if you&rsquore just staying in a call to [...]
4501 Connecticut Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 301 580 5472
White House & Visitor Center
No trip to DC would be complete without paying The President a visit!Public tours of the White House are available for groups oftenor more peopleand US Citizens shouldcontacttheir Member of Congress up to six monthsin advance. Tours are then allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. And the Visitor Centre is located not far away in the [...]
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington
Tel No: +1 202-456-1111