A D.C. staple since 1917, Hotel Washington puts you in the middle of the culture and history of the capital while wrapping you in sophistication. Be sure to take in The VUE, the hotel's 11th-floor rooftop bar that pairs unparalleled views of the White House, Washington Monument and Downtown D.C. gourmet truffle fries, fresh Maryland crab cakes and handcrafted cocktails like the refreshing First Ladies Lemonade.