Hotels in Washington D.C. Area, United States

The Washington D.C. area sits on the East Coast, straddling Virginia and Maryland, and is famous for being the nation's capital with free Smithsonian museums and iconic monuments. Summers are hot and humid (highs around 88°F/31°C), perfect for morning strolls along the National Mall before ducking into air-conditioned exhibits like the National Air and Space Museum. Winters are cold (lows around 30°F/-1°C), but that's when you can explore the Capitol and White House with fewer crowds, plus catch the peaceful cherry blossom preview at the Tidal Basin in late February.