Ugly Duckling

Tex-Mex fare, margaritas & a patio draw college students & families to this lively, casual spot.

Hip hotel featuring a bar/lounge, plus a seasonal rooftop pool & a poolside bar with city views. Featuring original artwork and exterior murals, this contemporary hotel is set opposite Thomas Circle Park in Downtown. It's 8 minutes' walk from McPherson Square metro station. Modern rooms provide Wi-Fi, smart TVs, desks and laptop-size safes, plus coffeemakers. Some add city views. Suites have living rooms, sofabeds and/or floor-to-ceiling windows; one features a wet bar. A hip lobby bar/lounge has a billiards table and offers light meals. A seasonal rooftop pool flanked by a sundeck features city views, as does a poolside bar with a fire pit. Other amenities consist of a gym and event space. Valet parking and bike rentals are available.

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