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Willard InterContinental Washington
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
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Location | At 14th St, Downtown, Penn Quarter | |
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Transportation | Metro: Metro Center (13th St. NW exit) | |
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Phone | 800/827-1747, 202/628-9100 | |
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Fax | 202/637-7326 | |
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Web site | www.washington.intercontinental.com | |
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Room Information | 332 units | |
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Prices | Peak (Mar 1-Jun 30 and Sept 13-Dec 31) weekdays from $599, weekends from $339 double; off-peak (Jan 1-Feb 28 and Jul 1-Sept 12) weekdays from $299, weekends from $229 double. Suites from $479 off-peak to $849 peak. Ask about special promotions and packages | |
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Credit Cards | AE,DC,DISC,MC,V | |
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In Room Amenities | A/C, TV, CD player, fridge, hair dryer, minibar, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi ($11/day) | |
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Parking | Parking $35 | |
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Pets | Small pets accepted | |
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This is one of D.C.'s finest hotels, and certainly its most historic, having served as temporary home to two presidents (Lincoln in 1861, Coolidge in 1923), and as the setting for many historic events (this is where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote his "I Have a Dream" speech).
Standard-size guest rooms present a handsome decor, heavy on reproduction Federal- and Edwardian-style furnishings. Best are the oval suites overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol and the rooms fronting Pennsylvania Avenue. Courtyard-facing rooms are the quietest.
Stop at the Round Robin Bar for a mint julep (introduced here), and listen to barman Jim Hewes spin tales about previous guests, from Mark Twain to Bill Clinton. The Scotch bar features a vast selection of single-malt whiskeys.
Heads of state, corporate execs, and getaway travelers are among the overnight clientele, but locals are always passing through, whether to sip a cocktail in the Round Robin or applaud the caroling performances staged at Christmas time in the ornate lobby. Any excuse'll do.
Facilities:
Cafe w/seasonal terrace; 2 bars; tearoom; babysitting; children's programs; concierge; thoroughly equipped and luxurious Red Door health club and spa w/steam room, Jacuzzi, and sauna; room service
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2012
Author: Elise H. Ford 
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0 stars | Frommer's Recommended |
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1 stars | Frommer's Highly Recommended |
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2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended |
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3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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Other ratings provide stars based primarily on price and amenities; the Frommer's star rating is meant to quantify the kind of intangible, experiential elements that help travelers make informed decisions.
The "baseline" recommendation is zero stars--every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment that Frommer's chooses to review is recommended; otherwise, we simply wouldn't include it.
