| Description | Location. The Willard Intercontinental Hotel is located in Washington, D.C., within three blocks of the White House, Washington Monument and Smithsonian Institution Museums. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is five blocks away. The Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial are within nine blocks of the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, built in 1901 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was named to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List in 2007, 2006 and 2005. The white stone Beaux Arts architecture, mosaic tiled floors, marble columns and period chandeliers in the lobby are original to the hotel. The property boasts five dining options. The Willard Room serves regional American and European cuisine. Café du Parc is a classic French bistro and Round Robin Bar offers cocktails and light fare. The Taste of America brunch is offered on Sundays and Afternoon Tea in Peacock Alley is served daily. Located on the second floor of the hotel, The I Spa at the Willard offers 11 massages, men's and women's steam and sauna rooms, and fitness equipment. The spa also offers body treatments, facials, barber services and specialty baths. An outdoor relaxation deck overlooks the hotel's courtyard. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby.
Guestrooms. The hotel's 332 smoke free guestrooms present Federal , Victorian and Edwardian style reproduction furnishings. Guestrooms offer turndown service, which includes chocolates placed on pillows each night. Bathrooms feature scales, terry cloth bathrobes and slippers, and lighted makeup mirrors. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a fee.
Expert Tip. Whether you want big city ambience or a quiet retreat, The Willard Intercontinental has your number. The rooms with the best views of the city are those fronting Pennsylvania Avenue. If you're searching for solitude, however, the rooms facing the courtyard are the quietest. |
