Washington, DC resorts offer lodging, dining and entertainment amongst the flowing lifeblood of the American government. All around you, the city pulses with history and importance. Political affiliations aside, staying at DC luxury resorts puts you dead center in the world of American government.

In your search for resorts in Washington, DC, consider the following points:

1. Is your luxury resort in Washington, DC accessible with public transportation?

2. Is your DC resort close to any points of interest, like monuments, museums or art galleries?

3. Are there DC luxury resorts that set themselves apart from the norm and offer something completely different?

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Find resorts in Washington, DC with culture and history

Booking a resort in Washington, DC puts you right in the middle of the history of America. With monuments seemingly on every street corner, museums on every block and shady politicians conducting unmentionable deals down every dark alley, there is no end of interesting sites to see. Staying at a Washington, DC resort puts you at the epicenter of the ebb and flow of the country.

I recommend: For your fill of culture and American history, try the Grand Hyatt Washington, which is convenient to the Smithsonian and other history and art museums. Located only half a mile from the White House, the Washington Plaza Hotel is a resort in DC surrounded by American history.

Dine at Washington, DC resorts

Let's face it. Sometimes, you have no desire to leave the hotel. Despite the history and culture surrounding you on every street corner, there are times you just want to stay in. So it's important to find resorts in Washington, DC that offer an array of in-house dining options. From breakfast buffets to 24-hour room service to elegant fine dining, resorts in DC can cater to your ever-changing food whims.

I recommend: For DC resorts with a variety of dining options, try the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel and its five food outlets. The Fairmont Washington DC features a varied selection of dining options, including the ever-popular 24-hour room service.

Break out of the norm with luxury resorts in Washington, DC

Why settle for the same old, same old when booking your DC resorts? Try something new and different when visiting the nation's capital. Tradition will teem from the streets and museums, monuments and historical sites. You might as well go non-traditional in your lodging to mix things up. Why not book a rustic cabin, or stay near a one-of-a-kind bar.

I recommend: If you're looking to get away from the noise of the city, try the quaint cabins of Rustic Retreats. If that's a bit too countrified for your tastes, then try the Ultra Lounge at the Gaylord National Resort, the only luxury resort in Washington, DC with an Infusion bar.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  After booking resorts in DC, call the front desk of the hotel and express your specific room needs (crib for baby, two beds, etc.) directly to an actual person. Making an individual accountable for your requirements is far more effective than trusting an automated system.