• Visit the Lincoln Memorial while in D.C.Lincoln Memorial - Washington DC image by Misha Tyukin from Fotolia.com
  
  Washington, D.C. can be a great place to visit. The nation's capital offers world-famous museums, stunning architecture and a history lesson for all ages. Families can spend a day visiting the Smithsonian Museum. Give school-aged children a lesson in civic government with a tour of the Capitol Building, White House and Supreme Court. Instead of staying at a pricey hotel in the city limits, try a stay just outside of the city where you can get more for your money. A subway ride will have you in Washington, D.C. in just minutes.
  
  

Bethesda Doubletree

• This hotel is in walking distance of the Bethesda downtown Metro station so guests can take the train into D.C. It is only eight miles outside of D.C., so it is also an easy drive. It boasts comfy beds and plush top mattresses that are hypo-allergenic. Upon arrival, guests can help themselves to Doubletree chocolate chip cookies.
  
  The hotel offers a rooftop gym and an outdoor pool. It has a complimentary shuttle service to the Metro station for those who don't want to walk. It also has several dining options, including sushi and casual buffet-style meals. Guestrooms have 32-inch flat panel TVs with premium channels. Rooms have complimentary wireless Internet access, coffeemakers, executive desks, phones with voicemail, complimentary toiletries and blackout curtains.
  
  Bethesda Doubletree
  
  8120 Wisconsin Ave.
  
  Bethesda, MD 20814
  
  866-539-0036
  
  doubletreebethesda.com
  
  

Hotel Palomar--Arlington

• This hotel is a Kimpton hotel and is located a few blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station and is only three miles outside of Washington, D.C. It boasts super comfortable beds, is pet-friendly and offers nightly wine tastings. You can see the Washington Monument from some rooms, and others even overlook the Potomac and Georgetown.
  
  This smoke-free hotel has a on-site gym and spa. It also has a business center and meeting rooms. There is a complimentary evening reception and 24-hour room service. The guestrooms have wireless Internet access, air conditioning, DVD players and mini-bars. Rooms have 32-inch LCD TVs, hypo-allergic bedding, designer toiletries, desks, ergonomic chairs and multi-line phones.
  
  Hotel Palomar--Arlington
  
  1121 North 19th St.
  
  Arlington, VA 22209
  
  866-539-0036
  
  hotelpalomar-arlington.com
  
  

The Virginian Suites - Arlington

• This family-friendly hotel is located in Arlington.This hotel features one-bedroom and studio suites. It's only a few minutes from Washington, D.C., Arlington National Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial. According to the hotel website, The Virginia Suites is the closes hotel to the Arlington National Cemetery. If you don't want to drive to D.C., this hotel is a seven-minute walk to the Rosslyn Metro station.
  
  The Virginian Suites has a gym, sauna, outdoor pool, business amenities and high-speed Internet service. The staff is also multilingual, making it a great hotel for international visitors. The guestrooms all have coffee makers, temperature control, cable television, kitchens with microwaves and a full size refrigerator. Other amenities include complimentary toiletries, housekeeping and sofa beds.
  
  The Virginian Suites - Arlington
  
  500 Arlington Blvd.,
  
  Arlington, VA, 22209
  
  866-539-0036
  
  virginiansuites.com
  
  

Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge

• The Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge is located in Arlington. It is just minutes away from notable attractions, such as the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Island Park and the Lincoln Memorial. It is less than three miles to the White House. This hotel has an airport shuttle for guests. It also features an indoor pool, a gym and a business center.
  
  Holiday Inn Rosslyn has a multilingual staff and a gift shop. Guest rooms have flat screen televisions, daily newspapers, in-room safes, telephones, air conditioning, irons and ironing boards. The hotel also offers free indoor parking.
  
  Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
  
  1900 Fort Myer Dr.
  
  Arlington, VA, 22209
  
  866-539-0036
  
  holidayinn.com