Ambassade de France / Embassy of France

Polished destination offering a menu of creatively presented Italian dishes, plus wine & cocktails.

Upscale Peruvian restaurant dishing up ceviche, grilled anticuchos, and cocktails.

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

Customers belly up to the counter or sit outside at this no-frills 24/7 breakfast & burger spot.

Cozy shop serving unique gelato handcrafted from local ingredients, plus coffee & espresso.

Farm-fresh, upscale pub grub, plus brews & wine turned out in spacious, industrial-chic surrounds.

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.

Microbrewery & restaurant serving craft beers & American eats in century-old former factory.

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.

Set along the riverside, this lively seafood gem serves up New England classics and Chesapeake delights in a cozy, attentive atmosphere.