Washington, D.C. Posts

Book and gift store sponsored by and located within the American Institute of Architects headquarters building.

Morris Lapidus, known for the Fountainebleu and Eden Roc hotels in Miami Beach, designed the International Inn in 1962. Resort-like hotel with spectacular outdoor swimming pool. If you visit Washington, DC in the summer months, definitely worth considering. 

Serious about coffee and espresso. Other locations at Eastern Market and Union Market

Micro hotel high on style, innovation and the unexpected; housed within an historic structure. Eat, drink and gather at the “anti-establishment” &pizza and &bar.

Open when you need it, stop by in the AM for coffee, after work for happy hour cocktails and in-between for soups, salads, toasts and desserts. Perfect blend of coffee house, cafe, lunch spot and cocktails lounge.

Grab a seat at the counter, any hour, and order up fresh and friendly breakfast. Good for families, comfortable updated diner for lunch, dinner and dessert. Also visit Ted’s Bulletin Capitol Hill.

Old school hotels never go out of style and Henley Park is a stunner. Tudor style architecture mixes with intimately scaled hotel in a spectacular central location. Full of antiques, warmth and graciousness, Henley Park offers The Tavern for dining and drinking.

Housed in a 110-year old former church, Line Hotel is an integral part of the lively and nonstop Adams Morgan neighborhood. Unique, and full of energy and thought in every way.

Live Full Service radio broadcasts from the lobby daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner service at Brothers and Sisters, including inspired drinks until late night. Spoken English is standing-room only for lively interaction.  A Cup We All Race 4 serves coffee, light snacks and sweets from morning until early evening. A Rake’s Progress serves Mid-Atlantic sourced foods for dinner. 

Chinatown is rapidly diminishing but the Pod Hotel is smack in the center of what remains; you will still see signs with Chinese characters. Full of energy and loads of common areas and activities to meet fellow guests, The Pod is vibrant, modern, in your face and directly across from Penn Quarter/Gallery Place Metro station. Accommodations are small on square footage, but hang in Crimson diner, coffee bar, rooftop and subterranean whiskey bar.

Among the most famous and history-filled hotels in Washington, DC, the present Willard Hotel opened in 1901. The Willard is an historic Beaux Arts hotel located two blocks from The White House. Visit the Round Robin Bar and the shops of Peacock Alley.

Looking for a resort-like hotel in Washington, DC? The Shoreham has been hosting guests since 1930 and is particulary lovely during the summer months, when you can enjoy the vast outdoor spaces and swimming pool. Convenient to Adams Morgan, Rock Creek Park and Woodley Park, the spawling and enormous Shoreham has hosted dignitaries, entertainers, celebrities, sports heroes, conventioneers and politicians since its inception.

Formal 1923 boutique hotel with ornate porte cochere, beaux arts architecture and an interior full of crystal, antiques and marble. Impeccable personalized service and classic guestrooms. Even if you are not spending the night, treat yourself to breakfast in the Greenhouse or cocktails and light fare in Quill.

Regional and world- class DJs spin funk, soul and world beats for zesty club goers.

DuPont Circle landmark for book and cafe lovers. Kramerbooks is a full-service bookstore with a vast selection of all genres. Afterwords Cafe for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, late night and everything in between. Great selection of desserts, coffee drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. Open super early to very late, and on occasion, 24 hours.

Classic Georgetown and charming; French dining situated on a residential block. Refined Southern French cooking makes Chez Billy Sud a memorable experience. Also enjoy the adjacent wine bar.

DuPont Circle neighborhood French bistro that is lively and bustling. Well worn and comfortable spot to enjoy hearty fare including mussels, steak frites, cassoulet and onion soup. “French, fun and friendly” at reasonable prices.

If you like your food spicy and want a dining adventure, Little Serow is where you must have dinner. No sign on the door, no reservations, no menu decisions. Spectacular and imaginative Northern Thai food; seating for groups of one to four.