Across the Pond

Unpretentious kitchen serving traditional Chinese food, such as dumplings, noodles & hot pot.

This historic downtown DC hotel dazzles with luxe rooms, butler service, chic dining, live jazz, and a prime location just blocks from the White House.

Hip, wood-clad bar with pinball machines, jukeboxes & a piano, serving beer by can, bottle & draft.

This cozy, minimalist bakery offers artisan breads and pastries made from locally sourced grains, along with a solid selection of coffee and teas.

Nestled in the bustling NoMa neighborhood, The Morrow offers chic rooms, a lively rooftop bar with Capitol views, and top-notch staff to elevate your stay.

Oyamel is a vibrant, upscale haven for creative Mexican tapas and street fare, where zesty flavors and expertly crafted cocktails shine.

Chic property with stylish rooms & suites, plus an outdoor pool, loaner bikes & Italian dining. Adjacent to the trendy Dupont Circle and a 6-minute walk from the Dupont Circle metro station, this sleek hotel is also 2.4 miles from the National Mall. Chic rooms feature contemporary decor with colorful accents. All include 55-inch flat-screen TVs and yoga mats; some provide exercise machines or floor-to-ceiling windows. Suites add living rooms. Wi-Fi is available. Freebies include morning coffee and loaner bikes. There's also an evening wine reception Tuesday - Saturday (fee). Other amenities include a modern Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal, heated outdoor pool.

Chic quarters in a high-end hotel featuring a rooftop bar & a French restaurant, plus a 24/7 gym. On a tree-lined boulevard among offices, this posh hotel is 11 minutes' walk from a metro station, a 15-minute walk from the White House and 2 miles from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's 28 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. Chic rooms feature original local artwork, minibars and smart TVs, as well as Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add sofabeds. Suites have living rooms, Nespresso machines and wet bars; an upgraded suite includes a soaking tub. Room service is available. Amenities consist of an elegant French restaurant and a rooftop bar, plus a 24-hour fitness center. There's also valet parking and breakfast.

At Pineapple and Pearls, expect an extravagant four-course culinary adventure served in a lively atmosphere with an attentive, engaging staff.

Zeppelin serves melt-in-your-mouth sushi and grilled Japanese delights in a trendy, dramatic space that sparks fun with cocktails and karaoke.