Room Rate
Best available room rate. Our most flexible option.
Highlights
Public holidays
| *Christmas Day | December 25, 2011 |
| *New Year's Day | January 1, 2012 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 16, 2012 |
| Presidents' Day | February 20, 2012 |
| Memorial Day | May 28, 2012 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2012 |
| Labour Day | September 3, 2012 |
| Columbus Day | October 8, 2012 |
| *Veterans Day | November 11, 2012 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 22, 2012 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2012 |
| *Holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday are taken on the following Monday. | |
Seasonal highlights
Winter
The holiday spirit is alive in Washington, DC and our Hotel. Enjoy the Pageant of Peace, which stages nightly events at the National Christmas Tree. Throughout December, the lobby of the Hotel becomes the festive backdrop for 15 beautifully decorated trees on behalf of Georgetown University Hospital Pediatric/Oncology Center. Throughout Georgetown, merchants will also feature their own holiday trees for the same fundraiser. The decorations of each merchant's tree will be available through silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the hospital.
Spring
Springtime brings the glorious cherry blossoms, a favourite of downtown visitors and Washingtonians alike. Another popular event is the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
Summer
Enjoy dozens of outdoor concerts, the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival and one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the country.
Fall
Washington offers spectacular autumn colours and magnificent twilight boat tours on the Potomac River.
Across 1,754 acres of parkland find naturalistic gardens, the National Zoo, seven forts, one of the oldest homes in the nation’s capital and the only Planetarium in the National Park System.
Rock Creek Park
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Quick Reference
Time zone
GMT -5 hours
Eastern Standard Time
Language(s) spoken
English is the primary language.
Electrical system
Local voltage is 110 to 120 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Smaller stores and boutiques are generally open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Department stores are open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sundays from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Working hours
Most Washingtonians work from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
