The Hilton Washington hotel in Washington DC is a contemporary urban retreat situated on several acres near Dupont Circle in the heart of the nation*s capital. Guests enjoy being in the center of DC*s most sought after neighborhoods including Adams Morgan Woodley Park and the U Street Corridor. The hotel is a mile from the Smithsonian National Zoo and just four blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line. Currently our hotel is undergoing a landmark restoration project - a top-to-bottom makeover where classic style will meet the contemporary attitude of this legendary property built in 1965. Phases involve isolated sections of the hotel and intermittent activity on the outdoor Terrace Level grounds. The pool will be closed for the 2009 season and re-open in 2010. Our full-service hotel offers something for everyone whether planning a DC family vacation attending a conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center or traveling on business. Highlights of the hotel include Panoramic views of DC skyline - most guestrooms feature beautiful views including the Capitol Building and Washington Monument New Executive Level guest rooms - renovated top-to-bottom wall-to-wall featuring a 32-inch flat-panel HDTV laptop-size in-room safe and individual guestroom on-demand heating and cooling Restaurants - Bars - All-day dining is served at Capital Cafe with the signature Hilton Breakfast Buffet and an array of soups burgers sandwiches crab cakes and selection of satisfying salads. McClellan*s offers a sports bar atmosphere with 15 flat-screen TVs and a variety of beers on tap. On-site covered parking garage /fee/. When it comes to location no other hotel offers a more true Washington experience. By choosing us guests will be centrally located to everything Washington DC has to offer. Here are a just a few DC attractions near the hotel Adams Morgan - Reigns as the DC destination for world cuisine and live music hotspots. U Street Corridor - DC*s hottest grow