American Holidays - Washington DC City Break

Washington, DC
From its iconic monuments and buildings to its historic neighbourhoods and free museums, the capital of the United States offers so many interesting attractions, it's hard to know where to begin. Consider a tour of the White House Visitor's Center, a wealth of information about one of the most powerful symbols of American history and politics. From there you can make your way to a number of moving tributes, including the Vietnam War Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Washington DC is especially known for its museums. From the Holocaust to the history of space exploration and from dinosaurs to international spies, there's a museum for almost every area of interest, with many offering free admission. Great shopping, restaurants and Colonial architecture can be found in Georgetown. And The Mall, a slice of greenery in the centre of town surrounded by the buildings of the Smithsonian, is the perfect place to grab a hot dog, relax and take in the sights and sounds of this lively city.

The Normandy Hotel

Like the embassies in the elegant streets and avenues around it, The Normandy Hotel (formerly Jurys Normandy Inn) offers guests of the hotel a corner of the city they can call their own. This intimate hotel is a haven of comfort and convenience for both business and leisure travellers.

The major business districts are located nearby and the city’s A-list attractions, such as the White House, the Vietnam Memorial, the Pentagon and Georgetown, are just minutes away from the hotel by taxi or the Metro.  

At The Normandy Hotel, the staff as much as the hotels old world surroundings make guests want to return. The experienced team will make you feel at home as soon as you enter the hotel, and give you all the help you need to get your bearings in the capital. The warmth and quality of the service was recognised by the hotel’s inclusion in Frommer’s 2007 Best Hotel Bets of Washington DC.

While the hotel does not offer a full-service restaurant, its Breakfast Lounge will get you started with a hearty morning meal. Join us mid-afternoon for a reviving complimentary tea or coffee in the hotel lobby, and on Tuesday evenings for the complimentary wine and cheese receptions.

The hotel’s 75 cosy superior rooms all include cable TV, voicemail, safes, coffee makers, complimentary broadband and complimentary weekday newspaper.

As you’d expect from one of the most culturally diverse cities in the US, the choice of venues for an evening out in any of Washington DC’s central districts is vast, to say the least. But the choice is even wider in the cosmopolitan embassy district around The Normandy Hotel.

From the hotel you can take your pick from the excellent Italian, Indian, Moroccan, South American, French and Japanese restaurants nearby. You can enjoy live music at venues such as the 9.30 Club, Blues Alley Jazz and Butlers Lounge, and sip cocktails at Oya. And, whatever gets you on the dance floor, there’s a nightspot nearby that is playing it till the sun comes up.