Hotel Washington Plaza - Washington

About Hotel Washington Plaza

exterior The Washington Plaza Hotel offers a unique blend of cosmopolitan ambiance and unpretentious hospitality right in the heart of Washington, DC, within easy reach of government offices, commercial centers, and tourist attractions.

Originally built as a resort and housed within a contemporary, nine-storey building which rises above a beautifully landscaped pool, the hotel appeals both to business and leisure guests. Genuine service, superb facilities, satisfying food, and a relaxing atmosphere make this hotel an irresistible choice when selecting a hotel in Washington, DC.

Services and amenities include 24 hour room service, wireless high-speed Internet access and 12,000 square feet/1100 meters of meeting space with a common pre-function area and access to on-site parking. The No. Ten Thomas restaurant, The International bar and the glamorous pool area reflect the relaxed, resort-like feel that originally attracted the likes of the Kennedys when the hotel first opened in 1962.

Location of Hotel Washington Plaza, Washington

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  City Area:Downtown

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  Position of the zone in the city

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  General map

The hotel is located on Thomas Circle, only a few blocks from the White House, Embassy Row, the Convention Center, Smithsonian museums, the International Spy Museum, the MCI Center, great shopping, and the city's best nightlife. The hotel is easily accessible from the underground system, Union Station, and the DC area's three major airports.

Rooms at Washington Plaza

twin bed room The property features 340 attractive guestrooms, many overlooking the pool and all furnished to provide comfort, convenience, and ease.

Recently redecorated and refurnished, each guestroom provides a data port telephone, remote control cable TV, in-room movies, coffee maker, hairdryer, alarm clock/radio, ironing facilities and individually controlled air conditioning. Guests will enjoy daily newspaper delivery Mondays through Saturdays as well as wireless high speed Internet access ($9.95 per day).

• Cable TV
• Coffee and tea maker
• Dial-up Internet access
• Direct dial phone
• Facilities for disabled people

• Hairdryer in each room
• In-room ironing facilities
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Non-smoking rooms
• Pay-Per-View

• Radio
• Rooms with view available
• Telephone
• TV
• Wireless Internet access

Breakfast at Washington Plaza

A full American buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant each morning between 6.30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Hotel Facilities

• Access for disabled
• Beach umbrellas and deck loungers
• Credit card accepted
• Entire property is air conditioned
• Entire property is non-smoking
• Gift shop
• Laundry service
• Lift/elevator
• Pets accepted
• Recently renovated

• Room service - limited hour
• City maps
• Front desk - 24 hour
• Front desk - safety deposit box
• Luggage room
• Multilingual staff
• Newspapers
• Tourist information
• Banqueting service
• Business Center

• Meals for groups
• Meeting Room
• Fitness room
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Covered parking
• Internet/Email services
• Lounge bar
• Pool bar
• Restaurant

Map of Washington Plaza in Washington

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How to reach Hotel Washington Plaza

By car
From the South (Richmond, Springfield, Alexandria): take I-95 North to I-395 North. Follow to Route 1, exiting on the left to the 14th Street Bridge. Remain on 14th Street for fifteen blocks, to Thomas Circle. Bear right to Vermont Avenue into the entrance driveway.

From the West: take Route 50 East across the Roosevelt Bridge onto Constitution Avenue to 15th Street. Turn left to 15th Street. Cross K Street and it becomes Vermont Avenue. Continue on Vermont Avenue and go halfway around Thomas Circle. Bear right to Vermont Avenue into the entrance driveway.

From the North (New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore): take I-95 South to the Washington, DC Beltway I-495. Follow I-495 South (towards Virginia to Exit 22B, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Follow the Parkway South for approximately five miles, until you come to New York Avenue. The Parkway will divide and bear to your right, towards New York Avenue for approximately five miles. You will go through 20-25 traffic lights. When New York Avenue intersects with Massachusetts Avenue, bear to your right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Turn right on 13th Street, left on N Street, Left on Vermont Avenue. Turn left into the entrance driveway.

From the Ronald Reagan National Airport: take George Washington Parkway North (I-395) to Route 1, exiting on the left to the 14th Street Bridge. Follow directions above from the West.

From Dulles International Airport: follow directions to Washington. Take I-66 East towards Washington, cross Roosevelt Bridge and follow directions above from the West.

By underground
Take the undergound to the McPherson Square Station. Take 14th St./Franklin Square Exit. When you are on Street level, you are on 14th and I Streets. Walk up three blocks on 14th Street to Thomas Circle.

By airplane
From the Ronald Reagan National Airport: the city is about 4 miles away from the airport. If taking public transportation, check signs for the shuttle and taxi pick-up area. A taxi to the hotel will take approximately 15 minutes and cost about $12-$15. (Rush hour traffic may add to the time and cost). The Super Shuttle may take 30 minutes since they drop off passengers at other hotels. Cost is $10. The underground (blue line) has a station right at the airport. Take the undergound to McPherson Square station. The cost is about $1.50. Take the Franklin Square/14th Street Exit, turn left and walk up 14th Street to Thomas Circle.

From Dulles International Airport: the city is about 25 miles away from the airport. If taking public transportation, check signs for check signs for the shuttle and taxi pick-up area. A taxi to the hotel will take approximately 40 minutes and cost about $55-$60. The Super Shuttle may take around one and the cost is $22. The nearest underground station is West Falls Church (orange line). You need to take a Washington Flier bus to the station for $8. Take the underground to McPherson Square station. The cost is between $1.70-$2.50. See directions from underground station to hotel above.

Transport Services Hotel Washington Plaza

• Covered parking

Private underground parking is available.