
One of Washington's fine luxury hotels, The George Washington University Inn's superb location makes it the ideal central location for sightseeing excursions to the city's magnificent monuments and museums, particularly the world-famous Smithsonian Institution.
Browsing in nearby fashionable Georgetown is a popular pastime for locals and visitors. It's also one of Washington's great shopping areas with fabulous, one-of-a-kind shops and art galleries and a delicious array of international restaurants and upscale bars. When you stay at The George Washington University Inn, you're just a few Metro stops away from everything the nation's capital has to offer. Washington's excellent Metro system is the easiest way to visit everything in Metropolitan D.C., from the Air & Space Museum, Museum of Natural History, and the National Gallery of Art, to the Arlington Cemetery and the Washington Cathedral.
Another popular sightseeing destination is Capitol Hill, where elected officials set policies that effect not only the U.S., but the entire world. There, you will also find the Supreme Court, the recently renovated Library of Congress, and the impressive Union Station, another shoppers' paradise.
Travel information
Directions:
From 270 North (Frederick, Ohio, Pennsylvania…)
Take 270 South to I-495 West (Northern Virginia). Cross over American Legion Bridge and take the exit for The George Washington Memorial Parkway. Stay on GW Parkway for approximately 10 miles. Take the exit for The Key Bridge and stay on the right side when crossing over bridge. At the end of Key Bridge make a right turn onto M Street. Follow M street, which becomes Pennsylvania Avenue. Stay on Pennsylvania Ave and take a right turn on 24th street. Follow 24th street for two blocks and make a right turn at the first stop sign on New Hampshire Avenue. G.W.U. Inn is located 1 and ½ blocks down on the right hand side, 824 New Hampshire Ave..
From the South (Richmond, North Carolina...)
Take I-95 North toward Washington DC. I-95 becomes I-395 North. Follow I-395 North for approximately 10 miles. Take Left Exit – Rt. 1 North (14th Street). Make a left turn on to Madison Drive (3rd traffic light). Follow Madison Drive for 1 block (Dead End) and make a right onto 15th street. Make a left turn at the next traffic light, Constitution Ave. Make a right turn onto Virginia Ave. Follow Virginia Ave for few blocks, go thru 23rd street underpass and make a right turn at the next traffic light, New Hampshire Ave. Hotel is located 1 and ½ block on the left hand side, 824 New Hampshire Ave.
From the East (New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, BWI Airport…)
Take 95 South to Washington. Take the Capital Beltway (I-495) west towards Silver Spring. Exit -Connecticut Ave. South to Washington (Rt.185). Follow Connecticut Ave. for approximately 7 miles, go thru underpass (Dupont Circle), and make a right turn at the 2nd traffic light on M street (One Way). Follow M street to 24th street and make a left turn on 24th Street. Follow 24th street for 4 blocks and make a right turn on New Hampshire Ave.. G.W.U. Inn is located 1 and ½ blocks on the right hand side, 824 New Hampshire Ave..
From the West (Dulles Airport)
Take the Dulles Airport Access road to Route-66 East to Washington. Cross the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. After you cross the bridge make a left towards E Street. Take the E Street exit. Follow to Virginia Avenue to 23rd Street; make a right on 23rd. Make a left on H Street. Go two blocks and make a right onto New Hampshire Avenue. The George Washington University Inn is on the left hand side at 824 New Hampshire Avenue.