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Best known locally as the home of the top-rated Citronelle restaurant, this is a fine hotel in an excellent Georgetown location. Distinctive two-story carriage suites provide a gracious home base for visiting the area. The poolside patio overlooks the C&O Canal.

On a quiet residential street, the Normandy has the feel of a bed-and-breakfast. Complimentary wine and cheese are served Tuesday nights, and coffee, tea, and cookies are offered at other times.

This suites-only hotel was recreated from an apartment building, and the result is large spaces with kitchens or kitchenettes. Near the Library of Congress, the US Capitol, and Eastern Market.

This hotel opened in 1961 at the height of the Kennedy administration and the interest in Georgetown glamour, and it has been a fixture ever since. The rooms are large and decorated with style. The Executive Rooms have a sitting area large enough for a meeting, and all rooms have high-speed Internet access.

This is a good downtown version of the motel chain, small and relatively quiet, given its popularity with families. The lobby has a working fireplace. All rooms are suites with a separate sitting area and kitchenette. Continental breakfast is included.

An excellent downtown location, close to the Mall. This big hotel, with 465 rooms, still provides a personal touch. The Regatta Raw Bar has seasonal food.

The well-known chain has recently refurbished this Capitol Hill location, adding features that appeal to both business travelers and families. The fitness center is open 24 hours, and some rooms offer Internet access. Special activities and services are offered for children.

One of two similar hotels under the same management, Georgetown Suites offers a range of lodging possibilities, all of which have a separate sitting area and a kitchen.

This big hotel with over 800 rooms is hard to miss with its striking façade. Oriented toward business travelers, but still a good location between the White House and Capitol.

The rooms are very large in this converted apartment building. The lively Gabriel restaurant offers Mediterranean and Latin American dishes.