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Welcome to the Cheap Hotels DC; the absolute best choice for economy hotels in Washington DC. Our goal is to find you the very best for the very least.. If you are in the market for moderate to expensive hotels, we might suggest you visit 1st Choice Hotels . Having said that, we have spent the better part of this decade forming partnerships with local hotels to provide you with the lowest possible rates. We do this without sacraficing quality.
All of our hotels have been approved by AAA and the Mobile Travel Guide, the authorities in hotel inspection.So whether you are here on business or family vacation, our DC hotel guide will help you find the perfect accommodation at an affordable rate.
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The nation's capital. Those three words neatly sum up Washington's global importance as governmental entity and its enormous appeal as a tourist mecca. John F. Kennedy once said "Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm," and although his tongue
was likely firmly in cheek, there's no denying the city's role in efficiently governing the nation while charming millions of visitors each year.
D.C.'s embarrassment of must-see riches-museums, monuments, memorials, galleries-makes putting together a sightseeing itinerary one truly daunting task. The U.S. Capitol and the White House define the jurisdictional entity known as the District of Columbia. The Mall, that green swath stretching from the foot of Capitol Hill west to the awe-inspiring statue of Abraham Lincoln, is where it's at for visitors, <<more
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City Population:572,059
Elevation:25 ft.
Sales Tax: The District of Columbia's sales tax is 5.75 percent. There is a hotel tax of 14.5 percent and a 10 percent food and beverage tax. The sales tax in neighboring Maryland is 5 percent, in Virginia 4.5 percent; lodging taxes vary by county.
Whom To Call
Emergency:911
Police (non-emergency):(202) 727-1010
Time:(202) 844-2525 or (202) 844-1212
Temperature:(202) 936-1212
Hospitals:George Washington University Hospital, (202) 994-1000; Howard University Hospital, (202) 865-6100; Sibley Memorial Hospital, (202) 537-4000; Washington Hospital Center, (202) 877-7000.
Where to Look
NewspapersThe major newspapers, both distributed in the morning, are The Washington Post and the Washington Times. The weekly Washington Afro-American is available at newsstands, as are various smaller dailies and weeklies. Events are listed in the City Paper, a free weekly, and the daily Style or Friday Weekend sections of the Post.RadioWashington radio station WTOP (1500 AM) is an all-news/weather station; WAMU (88.5 FM) is a member of National Public Radio.Visitor InformationVisitor Information Center: Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20005; phone (202) 328-4748 or (866) 324-7386.
The center has brochures, city guides, interactive computers, an introductory video and staff to answer questions. Those over age 15 must have ID to enter the building. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30, Sat. 9-4, Mar. 15-Labor Day; Mon.-Fri. 9-4:30, rest of year.
Washington, D.C. Convention & Tourism Corp.: 901 7th St. N.W., 4th floor, Washington, DC 20001; phone (202) 789-7000 or (800) 422-8644.
What to Pack
Summers are warm and humid, and during spells of sweltering weather, high temperatures can hover between 95 and 100, accompanied by steamy humidity. Washingtonians anticipate the occasional brief burst of refreshing weather in July and August-sunny, breezy afternoons around 80 degrees, with low humidity and blue skies.
Washington winters can be raw, with a few nights plunging into the single digits and blustery days when the thermometer fails to rise above freezing. Some winters have practically no snow, while others can deal out several snowfalls and the occasional near blizzard. The District also is susceptible to ice storms. For winter driving, make sure your vehicle is equipped with snow tires.
Spring and fall are short but exceedingly pleasant, with daytime highs in the 60s and 70s and nighttime lows in the 40s and 50s. April, May and October are the nicest months of the year, with sunny days and low humidity. .
Casual clothes are fine for sightseeing. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Sunglasses and a hat come in handy in summer, a hat and gloves in winter. A jacket and tie may be required or advised at some of the finer restaurants.
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