One Of The Most Celebrated Downtown DC Hotels, Nestled In A Vibrant Location

When you're visiting the nation's capital, nothing's more important than location. At the Washington Plaza, the city is virtually at your front door. Take a leisurely stroll through the tree-lined streets of Embassy Row. Visit the Smithsonian or other nearby downtown attractions. Sample a colorful variety of clubs, restaurants, and monuments. Or head directly to the business at hand at the nearby Washington Convention Center. Our downtown DC hotel rooms are designed for people just like you, who want to enjoy the best of one of America's most exciting cities. Our contemporary-style hotel in downtown DC offers a peaceful yet thrilling setting:

Ideally located at Thomas Circle, near Massachusetts Avenue, in the heart of Washington DC
Five blocks from the White House and Washington Convention Center
Minutes from major museums, monuments, and attractions
Close to the city's best shopping and hottest nightlife
A short walk from the McPherson Square Metro Station
Four miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

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Directions To Our Hotel Using Public Transportation

When taking public transportation from the airports, check signs for pick-up area for shuttle and taxi. Travel times and costs are approximate. Rush hour traffic may add to the time and cost. Taking the Super Shuttle may take longer since they drop off guests in various hotels. The most number of stops will be 3 locations. The Metro is our local Washington DC and suburban train system. The Mark Train is a Maryland regional train system.
From the Ronald Reagan National Airport:
From Dulles International Airport
From BWI Airport
From Union Station
From the McPherson Metro Station (Orange & Blue Lines)
From the Farragut North Metro Station (Red Line)


From Ronald Reagan National Airport:
The city is 4 miles away from the airport. Taxi to the hotel will take approximately 15 minutes and about $15-$20. The Super Shuttle may take 30 minutes. Cost is $10. The Metro (blue line) has a station right at the airport. Take the metro to McPherson Square station. The cost is about $1.50. See directions from Metro station to hotel below.

From Dulles International Airport:
The city is 25 miles away from the airport. Taxi to the hotel will take approximately 40 minutes and about $55-$60. The Super Shuttle may take one hour. Cost is $22. The nearest Metro station is West Falls Church (orange line). You need to take a Washington Flier bus to the station for $8. Take the metro to McPherson Square station. The cost of Metro is between $1.70 - $2.50. See directions from Metro station to hotel below.

From BWI Airport:
The city is 35 miles away from the airport. Taxi to the hotel will take approximately one hour and about $60-$65. The Super Shuttle may take one hour to 1½ hours. Cost is $30. You may also take an airport bus to the Marc Train Station. Then take the Mark Penn line to Union Station for $5. Take a taxi to the hotel for 10 minutes and about $7. Or take the metro to McPherson Square station. The cost of Metro is about $1.50. See directions from Metro station to hotel below.

From the Union Train Station:
The Union Station is 1 ½ miles from the hotel. Taxi to the hotel will take approximately 5–10 minutes and about $6.50 - $8. You may also take the Red Line Metro from Union Station to the Farragut North Metro Station. See directions from Metro station to hotel below.

From the McPherson Metro Station (Orange & Blue Lines):
Take the 14th Street exit (14th & I Streets). Continue North on 14th Street 3 blocks to Thomas Circle. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building. Entrance is on Vermont Avenue.

From the Farragut North Metro Station (Red Line):
Take the L Street exit (L Street & Connecticut Avenue). Continue East on L Street to 14th Street. Turn left on 14th Street to Thomas Circle one block up. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building. Entrance is on Vermont Avenue.

Driving Directions To Our Hotel In Downtown DC

Where are you coming from?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Dulles International Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
From the South (Richmond, Springfield, Alexandria)
From the West
From the North-West
From the North (New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore)
From the McPherson Metro Station (Orange & Blue Lines)
From the Farragut North Metro Station (Red Line)

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
The city is about 4 miles away from the airport.
Follow signs to Washington. Take I-395 North to the US-1 North exit on the left, to 14th Street. Remain on 14th Street for fifteen blocks, to Thomas Circle. Stay on right side of the circle going a third of the way around the circle, to Vermont Avenue. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building located on the right. Turn right onto the entrance facing Vermont Avenue.

From Dulles International Airport
The city is about 25 miles away from the airport.
Follow the Dulles Airport Access Road to I-66 East toward Washington. Cross the Potomac on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Follow Constitution Avenue to 15th Street, NW. Turn left onto 15th Street and follow it to K Street, NW. Cross K Street and 15th becomes Vermont Avenue, and bear to the right Follow Vermont Avenue 2 blocks to Thomas Circle. Stay on right side of the circle going halfway around the circle. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building directly across the circle. Turn right onto the entrance facing Vermont Avenue.

From Baltimore Washington International Airport
The city is about 35 miles away from the airport.
Follow the BWI Airport access road to 295 South (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) towards Washington, to New York Avenue. When New York Avenue intersects with Massachusetts Avenue, bear to your right onto Massachusetts Avenue to Thomas Circle. Stay on the street level on the right lane to the right. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building located on the right-hand corner of the circle. Turn right onto the entrance facing Vermont Avenue.

From the South (Richmond, Springfield, Alexandria)
Take I-95 North to Route 395 North. Follow to Route1 on the left-hand exit, to the 14th Street Bridge. Remain on 14th Street for fifteen blocks, to Thomas Circle. Stay on right side of the circle going a third of the way around the circle. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building located on the right. Turn right onto the entrance facing Vermont Avenue.

From the West
Take Route 50 East across the Roosevelt Bridge onto Constitution Avenue. Follow Constitution Avenue to 15th Street, NW. Turn left onto 15th Street and follow it to K Street, NW. Cross K Street and 15th becomes Vermont Avenue, and bear to the right Follow Vermont Avenue 2 blocks to Thomas Circle. Stay on right side of the circle going halfway around the circle. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building directly across the circle. Turn right onto the entrance facing Vermont Avenue.

From the North-West
Take I-495 (Beltway) south to the George Washington Parkway. Take George Washington Parkway to Roosevelt Bridge onto Constitution Avenue. Follow Constitution Avenue to 15th Street, NW. Turn left onto 15th Street and follow it to K Street, NW. Cross K Street and 15th becomes Vermont Avenue, and bear to the right Follow Vermont Avenue 2 blocks to Thomas Circle. Stay on right side of the circle going halfway around the circle. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building directly across the circle. Turn right onto the entrance facing Vermont Avenue.

From the North (New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore)
Take interstate 95 South to the Washington, DC Beltway (I- 495). Follow I-495 South (towards Virginia to Exit 22B, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Follow the Parkway South for approximately five miles, until you come to New York Avenue. The Parkway will divide – bear to your right, towards New York Avenue for approximately five miles. You will go through 20-25 traffic lights. When New York Avenue intersects with Massachusetts Avenue, bear to your right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Take this Avenue to Thomas Circle. Stay on the street level on the right lane to the right. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building located on the right-hand corner of the circle. Turn right onto the entrance facing Vermont Avenue.

From the McPherson Metro Station (Orange & Blue Lines)
Take the 14th Street exit (14th & I Streets). Continue North on 14th Street 3 blocks to Thomas Circle. The Washington Plaza is the large, white, crescent-shaped building. Entrance is on Vermont Avenue.