This hotel is centrally located on Thomas Circle, just a few blocks from many of the city's top sights, including the White House, the Convention Centre, the Smithsonian museum, the International Spy Museum and the MCI Center as well as a diverse range of shops and excellent nightlife venues. Links to the subway system, Union Station and the three main airports all lie in the immediate vicinity. Ronald Reagan National airport lies around 6 km away and Washington Dulles International Airport is roughly 45 km away. In addition, Bethesda lies around 13 km away. This unique air-conditioned, 14-storey city hotel comprises a total of 340 rooms. The hotel offers visitors great value-for-money and a diverse range of facilities including an inviting foyer with a reception desk, a bar, a lounge and a restaurant (with the option of dining outside during the summer). Moreover, public wireless high-speed Internet access is available, as are 24-hour room and laundry services. Fees apply for use of the car park and garage facilities. The tasteful, modern rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, cable TV with in-room films, a radio alarm clock, a coffee machine, ironing equipment and wireless high-speed Internet access. Furthermore, in the standard rooms and those with wheelchair access a king-size, a queen size or two double beds are also offered. Connecting doors are on offer with an optional shared entrance as well as air conditioning and central heating. It is also possible to book smoking or non-smoking rooms. There is a swimming pool and a poolside snack bar available in the well-kept outdoor complex. Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a workout in the in-house gym.