Cactus Cantina

Iconic riverfront hotel with contemporary rooms & suites, plus a rooftop bar, fine dining & a spa. Overlooking the Potomac River on one side and the Kennedy Center on the other, this upscale-chic, landmark hotel is a mile from the Lincoln Memorial. Featuring river or city views, the serene, stylish rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and minibars. Suites add separate living rooms with pull-out sofas; some have fireplaces, balconies and/or kitchens. Room service is available 24/7. There's a sophisticated restaurant, a rooftop bar and lounge, and a refined whisky bar with a striking, curved wall of illuminated bottles. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center and a ballroom, plus a spa.

Classic 1800s townhouses with antiques-filled rooms (some with shared bathrooms) & a restaurant. Comprising a trio of late-1800s townhouses, this traditionally furnished hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Metro and 1 mile from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The elegant, antiques-filled rooms are individually decorated, and provide free Wi-Fi. Some have private bathrooms or sitting areas. Rooms are stair-access only. Access to a nearby gym is available. There's also a bar and lounge with occasional live jazz, plus a New American restaurant with a seasonal menu.

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