Washington is one of the really great tourist cities in the world, which is why over 19 million tourists visit the city each year. The great thing about it is that it is so compact and easy to get around.  In addition to Washington, there is the wonderful suburb of Georgetown,  as well as Arlington in Virginia.

The collection of museums is the Smithsonian Institute, with 14 fantastic museums including the Air & Space Museum, where the Wright Brothers' plane shares space with the Apollo IX command module. Other very interesting museums include the Natural History, which houses the huge Hope diamond, the Spy Museum (only the Americans could have one of these!) and the National Museum of American History.

It is hard to believe, but the land on which Washington DC's elegant National Mall and its stately buildings stand was once a marshy swamp. George Washington created this special district as a federal power hub to avoid the problem of establishing the capital city in any one state.  Its strategic location, with accessibility to the sea via the Potomac River and between the South and the North, made it an attractive site.

Originally designed by the French architect Pierre L'Enfant in 1791, Washington is a city of green parks, wide avenues and very few skyscrapers, all of which give it a European air. Unfortunately, now, barricades, blocked-off streets, police and security checks have given parts of the city a different façade.

Washington, DC (Washington to visitors and DC or The District to locals) is divided into four quadrants - northwest (NW), northeast (NE), southeast (SE) and southwest (SW), with each neighbourhood having its own diverse culture. Capitol Hill is a blend of government buildings, townhouses and speciality shops and restaurants. Foggy Bottom, also home to several government buildings, is now a charming, quiet neighbourhood.

Perhaps the most famous is Georgetown, a historic district with elegant 18th- and 19th-century townhouses, chic restaurants and shops, cobblestone streets, cafés, lovely riverside walks, plus a lively nightlife, making this elegant neighbourhood attractive. Washington's elite occupy many of the homes.

Across town, Chinatown, with its colourful Friendship Arch, is the centre for oriental speciality shops and restaurants.

As with the vast majority of the hotels we use, we maintain a policy of regular inspection of properties to ensure they keep up to date with our Health & Safety requirements. 

The Hotel Harrington in Washington is another of our regularly used hotels which has been inspected by our senior management team.  It is located in the heart of Washington D.C.'s world famous tourist district, just  half a block from Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House.  You can easily walk to all the popular sights.  The subway system, Metro, is just two blocks away.

Offering well appointed guest rooms, including de-luxe family rooms, all with remote control TV, full service restaurant ~ Harry's, serving delicious American cuisine at moderate prices ~ and a fast food restaurant ~ Ollie's Trolley for burgers, fries and milk shakes ~ a friendly pub and a nice gift shop. There are many types of rooms to choose from to suit your budget, and rooms can accommodate up to six guests without the use of portable beds.